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An excellent opportunity has arisen for an IT Security Associate to join a leading financial services organisation in the City of London. This permanent role sits within a mature security function responsible for global operational security across IT infrastructure and business applications – including privileged access management, threat protection, threat detection and incident management.Working closely with the IT Security Manager, you will help ensure security services are delivered effectively and that core controls remain fully operational and fit for purpose.Key Responsibilities:Oversee and review the performance of outsourced security functions, acting as an initial escalation point and ensuring SLAs are metUndertake IT security investigations, including analysis, expert opinion and formal reportingContribute to the delivery of IT and cyber security improvement projectsSupport business and IT change (e.g. change management, exception management), assessing security impact and riskMaintain awareness of emerging security technologies and threats, recommending enhancements where appropriateKey Requirements:Circa 5 years’ experience in a related IT role, with strong exposure to security operationsHands-on experience managing security products such as SIEM, TVM and PAM platformsCISSP certification (mandatory)Experience working with and overseeing outsourced security functionsStrong technical skills across the E5 / Microsoft 365 / Defender suiteFamiliarity with technologies such as SIEM, PAM, Endpoint Protection, EDR, IPS/IDS, MFA, Encryption and Next Gen FirewallsExperience supporting cyber security event triage, incident response and recoveryStrong knowledge of operational security management and toolingThis role offers the chance t