Cybersecurity Analyst - Infrastructure & Data Security in Birmingham

Energy Jobline ZR; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in energy job recruitment is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to support their Infrastructure Security program. This role involves ensuring data governance and compliance, participating in SOC on-call rotations, and implementing security protocols across various platforms. Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years of experience in cybersecurity and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Mental health benefits

Paid time off and parental leave

Pension plan and 401(k) with company matching

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in cybersecurity, focusing on infrastructure and SOC operations.
• Strong conceptual knowledge in cybersecurity and data governance.
• Experience working in a Security Operations Center (SOC).

Responsibilities

• Manage data governance and compliance using Microsoft Purview.
• Participate in the SOC on-call rotation.
• Administer and optimize DLP solutions for data governance.

Skills

Microsoft Purview

Microsoft Defender

Sentinel

Splunk

DLP solutions

cloud security tools

PowerShell scripting

Python scripting

Bash scripting

SIEM

UEBA

EDR platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Overview

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Responsibilities

The Cybersecurity Analyst supports the Infrastructure Security program and is responsible for managing data governance and compliance using Microsoft Purview, as well as participating in the SOC on-call rotation. The analyst will work with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure alignment with security leadership’s expectations and organizational policies.

• Administer and optimize DLP solutions for data governance, risk, and compliance.
• Participate in the Security Operations Center (SOC) on-call rotation, triaging and investigating security incidents using Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, and Splunk.
• Implement and manage security solutions across network, systems, and cloud environments, including endpoint security and hardening tools.
• Monitor and analyze data from various sources (network logs, user activity, access control, behavioral indicators) to identify and respond to threats.
• Report on coverage of security tool deployment and ensure gaps and risks are documented.
• Work with other security teams to ensure logging is in place, vulnerabilities are addressed, and training is provided.
• Implement security policies, standards, and procedures for infrastructure and data security, including hardening standards for IT deployments.
• Research and evaluate new security technologies and provide recommendations to leadership.
• Conduct regular audits and assessments to evaluate program effectiveness and escalate issues or risks as needed.
• Ensure cloud deployments are secure and compliant with infrastructure security standards.

Skills and Experience

• Understands key business drivers and applies this understanding to daily work.
• Delivers high-quality work and positively influences team outcomes; adheres to guidelines and policies.
• Explains complex technical information in straightforward situations; collaborates effectively across teams.
• Demonstrates expanded conceptual knowledge in cybersecurity, data governance, and SOC operations.
• Provides informal guidance to new team members and supports knowledge sharing.
• Solves problems in straightforward situations using technical experience, judgment, and precedents.
• Experience with Microsoft Purview, Defender, Sentinel, and Splunk.
• Proficient in SIEM, UEBA, DLP, and EDR platforms.
• Hands-on experience with endpoint security and hardening frameworks (e.g., CIS Benchmarks).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud security tools.
• Understanding of scripting (PowerShell, Python, Bash).
• Strong knowledge of network, system, and cloud security concepts.
• Experience
• At least 3–5 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on infrastructure and SOC operations.
• Certifications
• Preferable but not required: Security+, CISSP, CISM, AZ-900, SC-900.
• Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is .

Compensation and Benefits

Protective’s targeted salary range for this position is $68,500 to $90,000. Actual salaries may vary depending on factors, including but not limited to, job location, skills, and experience. The range listed is just one component of Protective’s total compensation package for employees.

Employee Benefits: We aim to protect the wellbeing of our employees and their families with a broad benefits offering. In addition to offering comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance, we support emotional wellbeing through mental health benefits and an employee assistance program. Work/life balance is important and Protective offers a variety of paid time away benefits (e.g., paid time off, paid parental leave, short-term, and a cultural observance day).

The financial health of our employees is just as important as physical and emotional health. Some of the financial wellbeing benefits include contributions to healthcare accounts, a pension plan, and a 401(k) plan with Company matching. All employees are encouraged to engage in ProHealth Rewards, Protective’s platform to improve wellbeing while earning cash rewards.

Eligibility for certain benefits may vary by position in accordance with the terms of the Company’s benefit plans.

Accommodations for Applicants with a Disability: If you require an accommodation to complete the application and recruitment process due to a disability, please email [e-mail]. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application and recruitment process. The email is solely for individuals with disabilities requesting an accommodation. General employment questions should not be sent through this process.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to being inclusive and attracting, retaining, and growing an inclusive workforce.

Additional Information

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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