Cyber Security Senior Specialist / Analyst

Phoenix; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services organization is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Specialist to join their Cyber Security team. This role involves managing threat detection and response services, designing advanced threat hunts, and supporting security service development. The ideal candidate will work closely with various stakeholders and SMEs to improve the group's security posture. The position offers flexibility in working arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package including a competitive salary and bonuses.

Benefits

16% bonus

Private medical cover

38 days annual leave

Excellent pension

12x salary life assurance

Career breaks

Income protection

3x volunteering days

Responsibilities

• Manage continuous threat detection and response services.
• Design and operate advanced threat hunts.
• Support the development of security services across environments.
• Work with Security Architecture to design new capabilities.
• Support project teams to implement new capabilities.
• Operate and maintain the IT control framework.

Job description

Overview

We are Phoenix Group, a long-term savings and retirement business. We offer a range of products across our market-leading brands, Standard Life, SunLife, Phoenix Life and ReAssure. We are a FTSE 100 organisation focused on addressing key issues such as transitioning our portfolio to net zero by 2050.

Job details

Job Type: FTC - 17 months

Location: This role could be based in either our Edinburgh, Telford or Birmingham offices with time spent working in the office and at home.

Flexible working: All of our roles are open to part-time, job-share and other types of flexibility. We will discuss what is important to you and balancing this with business requirements during the recruitment process. You can read more about Phoenix Flex here.

Closing Date: 14th September 2025

Salary and benefits: £55,000 - £65,000 plus 16% bonus up to 32%, private medical cover, 38 days annual leave, excellent pension, 12x salary life assurance, career breaks, income protection, 3x volunteering days and much more

Recruiter: Tim Singh

The role

The Phoenix Group are looking for passionate and creative people to join our Cyber Security team within the Security Operations Centre. The Security Operations Centre is the first line of defence, protecting the assets and critical services of the Phoenix Group. As a Senior Cyber Security Specialist, you will be responsible for proactive detection and response to threats liaising with stakeholders, internal SMEs and third parties. Additionally, you will work with SMEs to maintain and develop the group security platform.

The Phoenix Group are looking for passionate and creative people to join our Cyber Security team within the Security Operations Centre. The Security Operations Centre is the first line of defence, protecting the assets and critical services of the Phoenix Group. As a Senior Cyber Security Technician, you will be responsible for proactive detection and response to threats liaising with stakeholders, internal SMEs and third parties. Additionally, you will work with SMEs to maintain and develop the group security platform.

Working within the wider Cyber Security function this role will require working closely with the Threat Intelligence team to improve our security posture.

Responsibilities

• Manage continuous threat detection and response services, maintaining tooling, playbooks, and documentation.
• Design and operate advanced threat hunts.
• Support the development, implementation, and delivery of security services across on premise and multi-cloud environments.
• Work with Security Architecture to develop and design new capabilities.
• Support project teams to implement and deliver new capabilities.
• Operate and maintain the IT control framework to supporting regulatory and third-party assurances.

Additional information

We want to hire the whole version of you. We are committed to ensuring that everyone feels accepted and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If your experience looks different from what we’ve advertised and you believe that you can bring value to the role, we’d love to hear from you. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know so we can help you to be at your best. We’re reviewing applications as they come in, so apply early to avoid missing out.

Find out more

• Guide for Candidates: thephoenixgroup.pagetiger.com/guideforcandidates
• Find or get answers from our colleagues: www.thephoenixgroup.com/careers/talk-to-us