Cyber Security Analyst

We are looking to hire a Cyber Security Analyst to join our IT team in London.

This is a full-time office-based role out of our London office. Minimum expectation 3 days per week in office.

Together, we create tomorrow. A career with WGSN is fast-paced, exciting and full of opportunities to grow and develop. We're a team of consumer and design trend forecasters, content creators, designers, data analysts, advisory consultants and much more, united by a common goal: to create tomorrow.

WGSN's trusted consumer and design forecasts power outstanding product design, enabling our customers to create a better future. Our services cover consumer insights, beauty, consumer tech, fashion, interiors, lifestyle, food and drink forecasting, data analytics and expert advisory.

As a Cyber Security Analyst at WGSN, you will play a vital role in supporting the Cyber Security Manager to maintain and enhance our overall security posture and tooling. Working closely with our global teams, you will monitor threats, identify vulnerabilities, execute investigations, and partner with the IT team to resolve day-to-day user requests. This role is an excellent opportunity for an experienced IT professional aiming to launch a successful career in Cyber Security.

• Security Monitoring: Monitor various security tools across the business tool stack, respond to alerts, investigate, triage and resolve security issues
• Administer and Tune Security Tools: Take ownership of our SIEM, EDR and SEG solutions. Become proficient in fine tuning, managing and enhancing their efficacy
• Identity and Access Management: Support management of user access to systems. Ensure adherence to onboarding/offboarding procedures, manage MFA through Okta and Google Workspace
• Hardware Compliance: Familiarity with MDM solutions, particularly Intune and Jamf desirable
• Cloud Security: Run automated security audits of cloud environments including AWS and GCP. Communicate findings with DevOps team, and collaborate on continual security improvements
• Email Security and Phishing: Detect and respond to phishing emails, design and orchestrate periodical Phishing simulations and provide general phishing awareness
• Reporting and Audits: Assist in gathering data and generating reports on important security metrics. Identify areas of improvement and formulate action plans
• Client Questionnaires and Due Diligence: Completing client information security questionnaires and assisting with general security due diligence
• Policy Support: Assist in the annual review and update of our suite of security policies, including the Acceptable Use Policy and Data Security Policy
• Training: Help to write, design and deliver company-wide Cyber Security Awareness training and tests
• IT Support: Work onsite and assist the IT team with day-to-day user requests

This list is not exhaustive and there may be other activities you are required to deliver.

• 1-2 Years Experience: In any information technology, support or security roles
• Certifications: Such as ISC2 CC, Security+, CySA+, CCNA, etc. are desirable
• Passion for Cyber Security: You will be a security champion and inhabit the secure mindset
• Knowledge of Key Security Principles: Either through your certifications or proclivity are desirable
• Cloud Awareness: General awareness of Cloud principles and associated security threats
• Desire to Learn: Cyber requires continuous self improvement and motivation to keep on top of constant changes and advancements in the industry
• Pragmatic and Personable: Offering a strong, analytical mind, while also being an approachable and friendly face is key to fostering a strong security culture
• Writing and Communication: Be a confident and effective communicator, in order to convey vital technical information to non-technical stakeholders
• Hands On: In WGSN IT we all take a 'hands on' approach to onsite IT support in our London office from the CIO down to the Service Desk. Must be comfortable in a busy office environment

Our benefits and wellbeing package offers flexible benefits you can tailor to your own personal needs, including:

• 25 days of holiday per year - with an option to buy/sell up to 5 days
• Pension, Life Assurance and Income Protection
• Flexible benefits platform with options including Private Medical, Dental Insurance & Critical Illness
• Employee assistance programme and cycle to work scheme
• Volunteering opportunities
• Great learning and development opportunities