Cyber Security EngineerAnalyst Gateshead Council

CyberNorth; Gateshead; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Engineer/Analyst to protect its digital infrastructure. This role focuses on managing email security for Microsoft 365 and involves configuring, monitoring, and optimizing security measures. Candidates should possess strong experience in email security management and a deep understanding of relevant standards. This position offers competitive salary, benefits, and the opportunity to work with a forward-thinking team.

Benefits

Annual leave starting at 28 days

Company pension with employer contribution

Flexible working arrangements

Access to health and wellbeing support

Discounts on leisure facilities

Qualifications

• Strong experience managing email security in Microsoft 365.
• Deep understanding of email authentication and encryption standards.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead email security configuration and monitoring for Microsoft 365.
• Manage email encryption solutions and DLP policies.
• Detect and respond to suspicious email activity.

Skills

Email security management

Email authentication standards

Threat analysis

Collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Defender for Office 365

Microsoft Purview Message Encryption

Egress Secure Email

Job description

Benefits
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Cycle to work scheme
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Full job description

We’re looking for a Senior Cyber Security EngineerAnalyst, Interested?

Do you want a role where you’re recognised for what you do, given the opportunity to thrive and have the chance to be the best version of yourself? Interested in joining a great organisation with an employee offer and experience that rivals others? Are you looking for a new challenge? If so, please keep reading as you’re just what we’re looking for!

The team…

You will be part of the Council’s Cyber Security Team, which is responsible for safeguarding our digital infrastructure and ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our information systems.

The team designs, implements, and manages a robust cyber security program aimed at protecting the Council’s information assets from evolving cyber threats.

About the role…

We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Senior Cyber Security EngineerAnalyst to join our Cyber Security team. In this pivotal role, you’ll be responsible for safeguarding the council’s email communications by managing and enhancing the security infrastructure within our Microsoft 365 environment.

You’ll lead the configuration, monitoring, and continuous improvement of our email security posture – ensuring that all inbound and outbound communications are protected against threats, compliant with regulations, and encrypted where necessary.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Take ownership of email security across the council’s Microsoft 365 platform, with a focus onMicrosoft Defender for Office 365.
Configure and maintainSPF,DKIM, andDMARCto ensure email authenticity and prevent spoofing.
Manage and supportemail encryption solutions, includingMicrosoft Purview Message EncryptionandEgress Secure Email, to protect sensitive data.
Develop and enforce policies fordata loss prevention (DLP),automated threat response, andsafe email handling.
Monitor email traffic and threat intelligence dashboards to detect, investigate, and respond to suspicious activity.
Collaborate with IT and security teams to align email protection strategies with broader cybersecurity goals.
Provide expert guidance and training to staff on secure email practices and threat awareness.
Maintain clear documentation and reporting to support compliance, audits, and continuous improvement.
Key Technologies You’ll Work With:

Microsoft Defender for Office 365, including:
Safe Links & Safe Attachments
Anti-phishing policies
Threat Explorer & Real-time detections
Automated Investigation & Response (AIR)
Attack Simulation Training
Quarantine management & ZAP (Zero-hour Auto Purge)
Email authentication protocols: SPF, DKIM, DMARC
Encryption tools: Microsoft 365 Message Encryption, Egress Secure Email
What We’re Looking For:

Strong hands-on experience managing email security in Microsoft 365.
Deep understanding of email authentication and encryption standards.
Familiarity with Microsoft Defender for Office 365 and its advanced threat protection features.
Experience with encryption platforms like Microsoft Purview Message Encryption and Egress.
Analytical mindset with the ability to respond quickly to emerging threats.
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
A bit about Gateshead Council…

Gateshead is a constantly changing borough combining modern facilities with a fascinating heritage and the demand for our services continues to grow. We engage with many partners and contract a high number of services to deliver the best outcomes for our community. We’re truly committed to providing our customers with the highest quality of service and we need like-minded people who can help us deliver a sector leading service. We need people who want to make a difference, who are talented, possess the right knowledge and skills and who want the chance to demonstrate how good they are.

People really are our greatest asset at Gateshead Council, and we value every employee. We encourage our people to think differently, do the right thing and be innovative.

What’s in it for you? Well, there’s so much on offer and here’s just a few of the highlights!

You’ll be paid a competitive salary £37,938 to £40,476 pa
We’ll help you save for your future with an outstanding employer contribution to your pension.
You will receive an annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days per year (pro-rata for part time employees) rising to 32, 2 of which may be fixed by the council at any time. You also have the chance to buy up to 10 additional holidays per year.
You’ll have the opportunity to participate in the Council’s Flexi time scheme, subject to management approval and business needs, which could be up to 26 flexi days per year.
We offer hybrid working arrangements to ensure a positive work life balance.
A robust Workforce Development offer with opportunities for learning to progress your career and to enhance your knowledge in specific areas.
You’ll have access to great health and wellbeing support and ability to use our cycle to work scheme. Working with our partners, GLL you can also access discounted leisure facilities Gym and Leisure Centre Memberships | Better
You’ll have access to our new benefits platform VIVUP where you can get discounts and offers on online and high street shopping
It’s time to apply!

We’re delighted that you want to come and work with us. Please take a look at the full job profile via this linkJOB PROFILE. It’s important that you read it in full and check that you meet the essential criteria, because when we start choosing people to come and meet us we’ll be checking to ensure that they meet the essential criteria as set out in the job profile.

For an informal discussion or if you need any assistance, please contactMartin [e-mail].