Senior Cyber Security Analyst

Senior Cyber Security Analyst - Hackney Contract – 6 months initially Hybrid – 1-2 days onsite, 3-4 days working from home £500.00 per day Umbrella Full time Summary of the responsibilities of the post: The Senior Cyber Security Analyst will join the Council’s central ICT Cyber Security team to strengthen operational resilience and support our active Cyber Transformation Programme. This is a hands-on role focused primarily on supporting day-to-day security operations, endpoint threat detection and internal compliance tracking. This role acts as a bridge between technical security functions and governance frameworks. The successful contractor will leverage their existing exposure to Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) platforms - specifically CrowdStrike Falcon - and have experience working with compliance frameworks. SERVICE SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES The contractor will have responsibility and accountability for the following: 1. Security Monitoring: Maintain visibility over the Council's security posture by monitoring alert queues via CrowdStrike Falcon and integrated log management tools. Investigate and escalate alerts where required. 2. Compliance & Governance Support: Assist in maintaining alignment with NIST CSF, track documentation, policy compliance, and audit requirements across ICT teams. 3. Vulnerability Tracking & Reporting: Oversee regular vulnerability scanning schedules. Analyze scan results and recent Penetration Testing reports, prioritizing. To find out more information please contact Abbie at Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.