IT Security Analyst

Role: IT Security Analyst

Location: Blackburn, BB1 2FA – Office Based

Contract: Full-Time Hours / Permanent

Salary: Dependent on experience & Bonus Scheme

What will my role look like?

Our IT Department is expanding and we have an opportunity available for an IT Security Analyst! In this role you will be an essential asset in keeping our sensitive information secure. You will work inter-departmentally to identify and correct flaws in security systems, solutions, and programs while recommending specific measures that can improve the company’s overall security posture.

Ultimately you are responsible for ensuring that the company's digital assets are protected from unauthorized access. This includes securing both online and on-premise infrastructures, weeding through metrics and data to filter out suspicious activity, and finding and mitigating risks before breaches occur. If a breach does occur, you will help lead the efforts to counter the attack.

What would my main responsibilities be?

Monitoring security access
Conducting security assessments through vulnerability testing and risk analysis
Performing both internal and external security audits
Analysing security breaches to identify the root cause
Verifying the security of third-party vendors and collaborating with them to meet security requirements
Managing the day-to-day SIEM tasks
Working as part of the existing project team to help maintain and tune EDR
Providing guidance and recommendations on the best way to deploy and configure EDR & other security software
Tracking the deployment and health of all rolled-out security products in the business
Providing weekly reports to management with any projects

This list is not exhaustive and may be added to or amended from time to time.

Candidate Requirements

Experience in managing Tanium/Microsoft Security or equivalent emerging EDR technologies
Strong technical background with knowledge of EDR configuration
Experience in using Microsoft Sentinel/ELK stack or similar
Excellent knowledge of Information Security principles
Keen attention to detail and excellent analytical skills
Ability to actively manage workloads to meet business and department requirements
Strong communication skills and the ability to work with IT and Information Security teams and the wider business
Experience using Linux OS & Windows

Benefits & Rewards

EG Group Discounts - up to 15% off at our stores and food to go restaurants
ASDA Discount Card – 10% off all ASDA stores
EG Cares Benefits - exclusive discounts across 900 retailers
Smart Health – 24/7 online GP access, health checks and health and wellbeing support
Employee Assistance Programme – access to our Wellbeing Centre which offers emotional & practical support including free financial advice
Learning & Development – access to our Learning Hub, the most extensive online course library in the world to support you with every step of your career at EG Group
Waterside Café - freshly prepared meals at affordable prices
Free Secure Car Parking
Dress Down Fridays
Prayer and Ablution Facilities
Cycle to Work / Shower Facilities
Work Anniversary Rewards
Free Eye Test
Select & Drive: Car Leasing Scheme

Who are EG Group?

United Kingdom-based EG Group is a leading independent convenience retailer, which has established partnerships with global brands such as Starbucks, Cinnabon, KFC, Subway, Greggs, SPAR, and Burger King, as well as a focused portfolio of proprietary brands. The business has an established pedigree of delivering an excellent Grocery & Merchandise, Foodservice and Fuel proposition in all the markets in which it operates and currently employs more than 50,000 colleagues working in over 6,600 sites across the UK&I, Europe, USA and Australia. The group has enjoyed significant growth, with 2021 revenues exceeding $26bn as well as serving over one billion customers annually.

Please note, the successful applicant will be subject to a completed DBS check which will be funded by EG Group.