Hybrid IT Security Analyst — Protect Data & Cloud

Xeinadin; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Leave buy/sell up to 5 days (max 30)

Job summary

Xeinadin is seeking an IT Security Analyst in Manchester to protect information systems, data, and technology assets. The role blends governance, risk and compliance with hands-on security operations to design, implement and monitor security controls for confidentiality, integrity and availability, while aligning with regulatory and contractual requirements.

Responsibilities include policy development, risk assessments, audits support, and security training.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an IT security role.
• Experience with information security governance and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain information security policies, standards and procedures.
• Monitor security systems (SIEM, endpoints, mail, firewalls) and respond to alerts.
• Investigate security incidents, perform root-cause analysis and remediation.
• Manage vulnerability scanning and patch coordination.
• Support data protection, GDPR compliance and breach reporting.

Skills

Security monitoring

Incident response

Risk management

Microsoft 365 security

Azure AD Defender

Regulatory compliance

Clear communication

Education

CISSP/CISA/GISP or other security certs

Tools

PowerShell

SIEM

Job description

Xeinadin is seeking an IT Security Analyst in Manchester to protect information systems, data, and technology assets. The role blends governance, risk and compliance with hands-on security operations to design, implement and monitor security controls for confidentiality, integrity and availability, while aligning with regulatory and contractual requirements.

Responsibilities include policy development, risk assessments, audits support, and security training.