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About the Role
Seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Security Analyst for a 3-month contract within a busy IT and Security function. This role focuses on protecting the business from email-based threats, managing security incidents, and supporting end users. Key activities include phishing investigations, email validation, message release, and security alert triage using Mimecast, Microsoft Defender, and Freshservice. Requires strong communication, attention to detail, and a customer-focused approach.
Responsibilities
- Investigate, analyse and respond to suspected phishing and malicious emails.
- Review reported emails to determine legitimacy or security threat.
- Manage email quarantine and release requests through Mimecast.
- Monitor and respond to security alerts generated within Microsoft Defender.
- Triage and manage security incidents and requests through Freshservice.
- Escalate confirmed threats and incidents following established security procedures.
- Identify trends in phishing attacks, spam campaigns and social engineering attempts.
- Block malicious senders, domains and email threats.
- Support end users with security-related concerns and provide guidance on best practice.
- Maintain accurate records of investigations, actions taken and incident outcomes.
- Work closely with IT and Security teams to continuously improve email security processes.
- Assist with security reporting and provide updates on threat activity and incident trends.
Requirements
- Previous experience as a Security Analyst, SOC Analyst, Information Security Analyst, or similar.
- Hands-on experience with Mimecast, including quarantine management and email release processes.
- Experience using Microsoft Defender and associated security tooling.
- Experience working with Freshservice or a similar ITSM/ticket management platform.
- Strong understanding of phishing attacks, email security threats and social engineering techniques.
- Ability to investigate and assess security risks quickly and accurately.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- High attention to detail and a methodical approach to investigations.
- Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively within a part-time contract.
Skills
- Mimecast
- Microsoft Defender
- Freshservice
- Phishing investigation
- Email security
- Security incident management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Analytical skills
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
Location
- Office located near Holborn Underground Station
Work Type
- 3 months contract
- Inside IR35
- 2 Days Per Week Onsite
- Part-time
Experience Level
- Previous experience working as a Security Analyst, SOC Analyst, Information Security Analyst, or similar.
Salary/Compensations
- Up to £450 per day