information security analyst
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Position Overview & Specifications
The focus of your role:
Due to an increased project portfolio and a growing customer base, DGS Tech is recruiting for a Cyber Security Engineer.
The Cyber Security Engineer will be responsible for working directly with customers to document and validate security threats, risk assessments and analyses; vulnerability scanning.
They will conduct meetings with the customer both by telephone and in-person, attend project meetings and provide status updates on the progress of activities and deliverables. Finally, the Consultant will provide customers with a full consultation service and be a ‘go-to’ resource for specific functional areas. Contribution to the solutions repository/best practices and knowledge share activities are required as participation in the Subject Matter Expert programs.
Qualifications:
- Must have 5+ years of experience as a Cyber Security Engineer.
- Min 2 years of experience in building and maintaining security systems.
- Knowledge of hacking techniques and overall Cyber Security trends.
- Proven and demonstrable customer representation and interaction with analysis and documentation capabilities with good listening, verbal and written communication skills.
The Key Responsibilities are
- Awareness of IT security technology, and best practice
- Identify any vulnerabilities and risks in hardware and software applications.
- An understanding of networks and technical systems including cloud technology.
- Design security architecture elements to mitigate threats as they emerge.
- Involve Conducting security risk assessments.
- Risk mitigation strategy build.
- Security incident management and forensics processes.
- Security audit.
- Attend workshops with teams and clearly undertake follow-up actions, providing inputs to the teams on the processes and communicating existing processes.
Key Skills/Experience:
- Operations Analysis – Analysing needs and product requirements to create a design
- Monitoring – Monitoring and assessing system performance to make improvements or take corrective action
- Troubleshooting – Determining causes of operating errors and deciding how to resolve these
- Complex Problem Solving – Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
Communication Skills:
- Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal and facilitation skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse range of business levels.
- Ability to take a systematic and analytical approach to problem-solving and pay close attention to details with self-start and direct efforts based on high-level business understanding and access IT environment.
DGS TECH offers:
- Skilled worker visa for selected candidates if needed.
- Great compensation and benefits
- Flexible working hours
- An opportunity to make a difference to evolve DGS solution offerings
- A positive, values-driven culture
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £37,000.00-£41,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexitime
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor's (preferred)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (preferred)
Work Location: Remote
Application deadline: 29/06/2023
Reference ID: CSE02
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint:
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for information security analyst roles across DGS TECH's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to .
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £41,000 - £37,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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