Cyber Security Analyst: Protect, Detect & Harden Cloud & Apps

Novia Financial plc; Bath; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Novia Financial plc is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst in Bath to join our information security team. The role focuses on protecting systems, data, and business operations, working with stakeholders, SOC, IT and vendors to maintain a robust ISO 27001ISMS.

You will develop policy, implement controls, monitor events, manage vulnerabilities and support audit activities across cloud and on‑prem environments, ensuring secure-by-design practices across projects.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in a cyber security role.
• Experience with Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Purview, endpoint security, SIEM, and vulnerability management.
• Experience in incident response and security monitoring.
• Knowledge of ISO 27001, GDPR, and financial services regulatory requirements.
• Advanced security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, GIAC, or equivalent.
• Experience conducting security assessments, technical reviews, and supporting audit activities.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Head of Information Security to develop policy and strategy in line with the group’s vision.
• Help implement security controls to protect systems, networks, applications, and customer data.
• Monitor security events and respond to cyber incidents, ensuring threats are detected, contained, and remediated.
• Oversee and monitor vulnerabilities and security patching, coordinating remediation with IT and business teams.
• Oversee and monitor cloud and on-premises environments, including Microsoft 365, Entra ID, servers, endpoints, and network infrastructure.
• Support regulatory and compliance requirements such as FCA, GDPR, ISO 27001, and other industry standards.
• Conduct security assessments and testing, including configuration reviews, penetration test remediation, and risk assessments.
• Provide security advice to projects and technology teams, ensuring secure-by-design principles are applied.
• Develop and improve security monitoring, automation, and detection capabilities to enhance cyber resilience.

Skills

Cyber security experience

Incident response

Security monitoring

ISO 27001/GDPR knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

Education

CISSP/CISM/CCSP/GIAC or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft 365

Entra ID

Purview

Endpoint security

SIEM

Vulnerability management

KQL

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Job description

Novia Financial plc is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst in Bath to join our information security team. The role focuses on protecting systems, data, and business operations, working with stakeholders, SOC, IT and vendors to maintain a robust ISO 27001ISMS.

You will develop policy, implement controls, monitor events, manage vulnerabilities and support audit activities across cloud and on‑prem environments, ensuring secure-by-design practices across projects.