Cyber Security Analyst

Found Talent; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Found Talent is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst to join a leading organization undergoing a digital transformation. This role involves managing IT security, running penetration tests, developing security plans, and improving the overall security posture while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Autonomy to choose new technologies

Greenfield projects

Time out for R&D

Qualifications

• Proficiency in cloud security technologies is beneficial.
• Strong understanding of firewalls, networking, Microsoft 365, and endpoint security.
• Analytical mindset, problem-solving skills, and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage and enhance the organisation’s security stance across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Arrange and run annual penetration tests to identify and address vulnerabilities.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive security plan.

Skills

Cloud security technologies

Firewalls

Networking

Microsoft 365

Endpoint security

Problem-solving

Analytical mindset

Cyber Security trends awareness

Education

Relevant certifications (CompTIA Security+, CySA+, CASP+, PenTest+, Microsoft Azure Security)

Job description

This range is provided by Found Talent. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Founder | Found Talent | Technology Recruitment

Are you a Cyber Security Analyst looking for a role that offers progression and a defined career path? Would you be interested in working with an organisation that is currently going through a large scale digital transformation project?

If so Found Talent may have the role for you…

Working for a leader within their field you will be tasked with managing and maintaining the organisations IT security, as part of a wider multifunctional technical team.

What you’ll be doing:

• Managing and enhancing the organisation’s security stance across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Arranging and running annual penetration tests to identify and address vulnerabilities.
• Running campaigns across the business to raise awareness about cybersecurity best practices.
• Developing and executing a comprehensive security plan.
• Identifying all security initiatives necessary for safeguarding the organisation's assets.
• Building business cases and a roadmap to deliver the security plan effectively.
• Managing and executing the roadmap in alignment with organisational goals.
• Continually assessing the organisation against relevant security frameworks to ensure compliance and adherence to industry standards.
• Developing and continually testing Disaster Recovery (DR) and Service Continuity plans to ensure business resilience in the face of security incidents or disasters.
• Managing relationships with security partners, including vendors and service providers.
• Actively improving security metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) through regular assessment and refinement of security measures.
• Actively seeking out and evaluating new technologies, tools, and methodologies to enhance the organisation's security posture.

What experience you’ll need:

• Relevant certifications (CompTIA Security+, CySA+, CASP+, PenTest+, or Microsoft Azure Security).
• Proficiency in cloud security technologies would be beneficial.
• Strong understanding of firewalls, networking, Microsoft 365, and endpoint security.
• Keen awareness of Cyber Security trends and hacking techniques.
• Analytical mindset, problem-solving skills, and ability to work independently.
• Flexibility to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines effectively.

What you’ll receive in return:

• Annual bonus.
• Autonomy to choose new technologies.
• Greenfield projects.
• Time out for R&D.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Information Services

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