Leigh Day

About the Company

Leigh Day is a law firm established to combat injustice. Championing the underdog, the firm stands against entities and their wrong doings. Through hundreds of cases, Leigh Day secures compensation, influences legal changes, and restores justice.

Comprising 800 passionate individuals, Leigh Day welcomes those with just causes, assuring them access to objective, professional advice, with a commitment to an open, honest relationship. Our promise is to afford ordinary individuals the same quality of legal advice as state bodies, insurers and multinationals. Regardless of where injustice unfolds, Leigh Day stands as an unwavering force, ready to fight relentlessly for justice.

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Leigh Day

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IT Security Analyst

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**Job Title**: IT Security Analyst **Role Summary**: Safeguard organisational information assets and infrastructure by managing security controls, responding to incidents, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Proactively monitor, analyse, and mitigate security risks. **Expectations**: Proven experience in IT security with strong threat analysis and incident response capabilities. Proficiency in security tools and compliance frameworks. Ability to prioritise tasks and adapt in dynamic environments. **Key Responsibilities**: - Maintain and optimise email security solutions (anti-phishing, anti-malware). - Lead incident response (identification, investigation, containment, remediation). - Analyse security alerts, conduct threat analysis, and initiate risk-mitigation actions. - Monitor network traffic, identify vulnerabilities, and implement security measures. - Manage vulnerability patching and system hardening practices. - Audit security policies and procedures, recommending improvements. - Administer mobile device security policies and endpoint protection. - Manage security ticketing systems for resolution and documentation. - Monitor logs and security systems to detect and prevent threats. - Promote security awareness through training and stakeholder engagement. **Required Skills**: - IT security experience in email, network, and endpoint security. - Incident response, threat analysis, and vulnerability management expertise. - Hands-on use of security tools (e.g., Mimecast, CrowdStrike, Rapid7). - Knowledge of firewalls, Active Directory, TCP/IP, and endpoint protection technologies. - Analytical and problem-solving skills for threat mitigation. - Compliance knowledge (GDPR, DPA, SRA) and best practices. **Required Education & Certifications**: - Bachelor’s degree in IT, cybersecurity, or related field. - Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, GCIH, CEH, CISSP) preferred.

Manchester, United kingdom

Hybrid

31-01-2026