Network & Security Analyst

• Design, implement, and maintain secure, resilient network infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments
• Ensure optimal performance, availability, and scalability aligned with business needs
• Continuously monitor network performance, capacity, and reliability using appropriate tools
• Identify bottlenecks and implement improvements to maintain service levels
• Operate and manage security controls including firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, and secure gateways
• Ensure systems are configured in line with security best practices
• Monitor for security threats and respond to incidents in line with incident management procedures
• Investigate root causes and implement corrective and preventative actions
• Conduct regular vulnerability scanning, risk assessments, and remediation activities
• Work with stakeholders to prioritise and address security weaknesses
• Manage network access controls, authentication mechanisms, and privileged access
• Ensure the principle of least privilege is consistently applied
• Support the development and enforcement of network and security policies, standards, and procedures
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, contractual, and organisational requirements
• Plan and implement network and security changes through formal change control processes
• Apply patches and updates to minimise risk and service disruption

• BTEC level 3 or above
• CCNA, CompTIA Network or Security +
• Experience of working with firewalls, switches, routers and wireless networks
• Knowledge of Wireshark and NMap
• Understanding of MS Azure and experience of managing an enterprise network
• A working knowledge of Linux

A computing degree is desirable