Senior Cyber Security Analyst

Daisy Group™; Brierfield; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

O2 Business in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Analyst to join the Nelson security team. You will lead a Cyber Security Team, develop and enforce security procedures, and support architectural decisions to safeguard data and systems.

The role focuses on vulnerability management, EDR, SIEM, CASB, DLP and related controls, with patch management and security testing oversight. Collaboration with IT and risk teams is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience within a Cyber Security Team.
• Proven ability to plan, implement and manage security projects.
• Hands-on experience with vulnerability management and incident response may be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the Cyber Security Team.
• Support security procedures and policy development.
• Assist in security architecture decisions.
• Oversee vulnerability scanning and patch management.
• Coordinate penetration testing activities.
• Monitor threats from external sources and advise on vulnerabilities.
• Coordinate server hardening and security configurations.
• Support email and web security controls.
• Ensure ISO27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus compliance.

Skills

Cyber security

Vulnerability mgmt

Exposure mgmt

EDR

SIEM

CASB

DLP controls

Firewalls

Phishing simulation

Email gateways

Web gateways

CSPM

Container security

CI/CD hardening

Project planning

Job description

Exciting news from us at Daisy: we’re re-branding to O2 Business!

Following the merger between Virgin Media O2 Business and Daisy Group last year, we’re taking the next step in our journey by announcing our new brand!

As O2 Business, we believe in the wonder of simplicity; the joy of that comes when technology works as it should, with reliability, clarity, and speed.

We’re incredibly excited about this next step in our journey and you could be on that journey too.

We’re looking for a Senior Cyber Security Analyst.

We are seeking a Senior Cyber Security Analyst with a strong foundation in identifying, analysing, and mitigating cyber threats. The successful candidate will play a key role in safeguarding sensitive data, maintaining system integrity, and supporting the organisation’s wider risk management strategy.

Job Title: Senior Cyber Security Analyst

Salary: Up to £60,000.00 DoE

Location: Nelson

Hours of work: Monday to Friday 8:30/9:00 to 5:00/5:30 (37.5 hours)

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Senior Cyber Security Analyst, you will:

• Lead & Mentor Cyber Security Team.
• Support the building of Cyber Security Procedures & Policies.
• Support in Security Architecture decisions.
• Oversee vulnerability scanning processes to validate the effectiveness of patching efforts.
• Arrange and support security penetration testing initiatives.
• Monitor external information sources and provide recommendations on emerging security threats and vulnerabilities relevant to our environment.
• Assess, plan, and coordinate patch management activities for internal systems and hardware.
• Evaluate and recommend server hardening measures for implementation by the Infrastructure Team.
• Assist with the configuration of email and internet security solutions.
• Ensure all security configurations comply with ISO27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus standards.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience within Cyber Security Team
• Project work involvement\implementation\planning
• Vulnerability Management
• Exposure Management
• EDR
• SIEM
• CASB
• DLP Controls
• Firewalls
• Phishing Simulation
• Email Gateways
• Web Gateways
• CSPM
• Container CI/CD Security/Hardening

At O2 Business, we’re passionate about developing those who drive results and build rewarding careers.