Cyber Security Analyst

M Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that is committed to delivering essential infrastructure services while prioritizing safety and client satisfaction. As a cybersecurity professional in the IT department, you will play a critical role in protecting systems and data from threats. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to grow in a supportive environment, where your contributions are valued. With a hybrid work model, you will enjoy flexibility while working alongside a dedicated team focused on innovation and excellence in cybersecurity. If you are passionate about making an impact in this field, we invite you to apply and be part of our mission.

Benefits

Matched or contributory pension scheme

Online GP service

Employee assistance programme

Access to retail discounts

Life assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced parental leave

Discretionary bonus scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Reward for recommending a friend

Qualifications

• Experience in IT Security/Cyber Operations is essential.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.
• Knowledge of security products and their deployment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and respond to security incidents and threats.
• Oversee compliance and support penetration tests.
• Collaborate with Security Operations Center to enhance security.

Skills

IT Security/Cyber Operations

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Organizational Skills

Cyber Threat Intelligence Analysis

Root Cause Analysis

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Cyber Security

Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science

Tools

CrowdStrike

Qualys

Zscaler

Job description

Right across infrastructure, there’s a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you’re at in your career, with us you’ll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive.

Where will you be working?

This role can be based in Stevenage or Newcastle on a hybrid basis, the successful candidate will be required to be office based for 3 days a week.

As an organisation, there is little we don’t do and plenty to get involved in. Our Group Support roles are vital in making sure we can help over 11,000 people deliver essential infrastructure seamlessly across water, energy, transport and telecom.

This role is in ourIT department,our IT Cyber Security team is responsible for protecting the Confidentiality, Integrity, and availability of systems and data across M Group ltd

Want to come and be a part of it?

What will you be doing?

We’re looking for a cybersecurity professional to help protect our systems and data from threats and vulnerabilities. You’ll monitor and respond to security incidents, analyse emerging risks, and enhance vulnerability and patch management efforts.

Your role will include overseeing compliance, supporting penetration tests, managing threat monitoring tools, and collaborating with our Security Operations Center (SOC) provider to refine security measures.

You’ll also report on risks, provide insights on security trends, and contribute to the improvement of Group IT processes. If you’re passionate about cybersecurity and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you!

What you’ll bring:

Qualifications

A Bachelor of Science Degree in Cyber Security or Computer Science

A Certification such as:

• Security+
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• Microsoft AZ-500 Azure Security Engineer Associate
• Azure Fundamentals
• GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC)
• CompTIA Advance Security Practitioner (CASP+)

Experience:

• Experience in IT Security/CyberOperations
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, the ability to systematically break down complex issues and tasks into manageable pieces.
• Skilled in root cause analysis and provide possible solutions.
• Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, seamlessly collaborating with others.
• Good communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
• A strong interest to learn/develop further in the field of Security and Compliance
• Knowledge of products such as CrowdStrike, Qualys or Zscaler and experience deploying them in both cloud and local environments.
• Proven track record of following up on required security alerts/actions with relevant stakeholders to achieve successful conclusions.
• Proficiency in gathering, collating, and analysing cyber threat intelligence.
• Experience assisting with internal audit functions.
• Demonstrable experience working in a Cyber Security Analyst role or a similar position.

What’s in it for you?

We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, some of which include;

• Matched or contributory pension scheme
• Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
• Employee assistance programme
• My Rewards portal, access to 1000’s of retail discounts
• Life assurance
• Cycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemes
• Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave
• Reward and recognition scheme

In addition, this role offers;

• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Recommend a friend – get rewarded for introducing people to us!

About us

We want to be an employer of choice and a great place to work, attracting diverse and talented people, who join us and make a difference. We’re one of the Top 100 UK companies actively supporting and recruiting army veterans. Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who have a shared passion, to help create an environment where everyone belongs.

Our values help to shape our culture and how we work with one another. We recruit with these values in mind, to ensure your aspirations, and ways of working, align with ours.

• We’reresponsibleand go further for our people, clients, communities and the planet
• We’reopenand seek new and better ways of exceeding expectations
• We’retogetherand as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of the parts
• We’reambitiousand embrace opportunity, to lead essential infrastructure services for life

Whether you’re a trainee, apprentice or graduate, or progressing through your career, our people benefit from industry recognised programmes, training and development.

It’s an exceptional time to be a part of M Group.

Please note:Occasionally, job adverts might be closed before the stated closing date. Do apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.

For certain roles, successful candidates will be subject to 3^rdparty background checks as part of the hiring process. Some roles require drug and alcohol testing as part of induction and onboarding.

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