Security Operations Associate

Skipton Building Society; Skipton; Hybrid; GBP 29,700 - 36,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus scheme

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Employer pension contribution (up to 10%)

Private medical insurance

Cycle-to-work initiative

Job summary

Skipton Building Society in the United Kingdom is seeking a Security Operations professional to join their hybrid work environment. The role involves monitoring security alerts, responding to incidents, and collaborating with various teams to ensure system security.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 2 years’ experience with Microsoft technologies, knowledge of network security, and strong analytical skills. The position offers a supportive work environment with ample benefits, including private medical insurance and an annual bonus scheme.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience supporting IT systems using Microsoft technologies.
• Knowledge of network security and ability to work on an on-call rota.
• Willingness to learn and work toward certifications such as CompTIA Security+.

Responsibilities

• Responding to security alerts and monitoring daily threat intelligence notifications.
• Support resolution of incidents and service requests to agreed service levels.
• Participate in threat hunting and monitor alerts from EDR tooling.

Skills

Microsoft technologies

Network security

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Hours: Full‑time, hybrid 35 hours 9‑5 Monday to Friday. Salary: £33,000 per annum. Closing date: Saturday, 27 Jun 2026.

About the Role

You will join the Security Operations Team, currently comprising 2 seniors and 2 associates. The team monitors alerts from a Managed Service Provider and an MDR service, working closely with all teams across the TTR function. Core responsibilities include managing security alerts from monitoring tools and collaborating with the Managed Service Provider.

What’s In It For You?

• Work/life balance with hybrid and flexible working.
• Refurbished head office in a collaborative environment; requirement: present in office at least 3 days per week.
• Annual discretionary bonus scheme.
• 25 days standard annual leave + bank holidays; rising 1 day per year up to 30 days.
• Holiday trading scheme to buy/sell additional leave.
• Employer pension contribution (up to 10% per annum).
• Colleague mortgage (conditions apply).
• Salary‑sacrifice scheme for hybrid & electric car.
• Commitment to training and development.
• Private medical insurance for all colleagues.
• 3 paid volunteering days per annum.
• Diverse and inclusive networks including Carers and Pride Alliance groups.
• Cycle‑to‑work initiative and gym membership discount.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Responding to security alerts, including monitoring and triage of SIEM alerts and other threat activities.
• Identity Governance.
• Support resolution of incidents and service requests to agreed service levels.
• Monitoring daily threat intelligence notifications.
• Monitoring phishing alerts and brand protection alerts.
• Monitoring alerts from EDR tooling.
• Participate in threat hunting.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience supporting IT systems using Microsoft technologies.
• Knowledge of network security.
• Good understanding of security concepts and best practices.
• Good understanding of IT processes with awareness of security concepts.
• Awareness of identity governance.
• Strong analytical/problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• High sense of urgency, personal integrity, and high ethical standards.
• Strong team‑working skills.
• Inquisitive and self‑motivated.
• Ability to work on on‑call rota (approx. 1 week out of 6).
• Willingness to learn and work toward certifications such as CompTIA Security+ or BT L1.

How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV through our online portal.