Are you a natural problem solver?
Become an integral part of DVSA’s Operational Security function, working to monitor, maintain and protect DVSA networks, systems and assets from malicious activity using technologies such as Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) and IDS systems.
As a Cyber Security Analyst at the DVSA you will work closely with the IT Security Manager and IT system owners to improve the IT security of the DVSA. You will also work with users across the Agency, responding to security issues and identifying and suggesting improvements to both technologies and processes.
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Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* Monitor, triage and investigate security alerts on protective monitoring platforms to identify security incidents and perform analysis of security event data to support the response, reporting or escalating where appropriate.
* Prioritise and classify security alerts based on their severity and potential impact, differentiating between false positives and genuine threats.
* Maintain detailed records of security incidents, investigations, and responses for compliance and future reference.
* Effective communication and collaboration with other teams, such as network administrators, system administrators, and management.
* Design, develop and support automated monitoring processes, using a variety of the latest SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) and network analysis tools, techniques, and procedures to Detect malicious activity.
For further information, please see the attached Role Profile.
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