Senior Cyber Security Analyst, DefOps

Baringa; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Senior Cyber Security Analyst. You will work on vulnerability management, respond to security incidents, and implement security technologies to protect company assets. A strong background in Cyber Security and a proactive attitude are essential. This role offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave Policy

Flexible Working

Corporate Responsibility Days

Wellbeing Fund

Qualifications

• Experience in a Cyber Security or Security Vulnerability Management operational role.
• Hands-on experience with security operations.
• Ability to assess and remediate incidents.

Responsibilities

• Perform vulnerability scans and analysis.
• Act as a first point of contact for security incidents.
• Research and implement new security technologies.

Skills

Experience of the Microsoft Technology Stack and Cloud Technologies

Full-time Cyber Security or Security Vulnerability Management experience

CompTIA Security+, GIAC Security Essentials or equivalent

Hands-on experience with security technologies

Experience with security tooling such as MS Defender

Excellent problem-solving skills

Self-motivated with a "can do" attitude

Excellent communication skills

IT/Cyber security or Computer science degree

Education

IT/Cyber security or Computer science related degree

Tools

MS Defender

Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)

endpoint protection

Job description

About Baringa

We set out to build the world's most trusted consulting firm - creating lasting impact for clients and pioneering a positive, people-first way of working. We work with everyone from FTSE 100 names to bright new start-ups, in every sector.

You'll find us collaborating shoulder-to-shoulder with our clients, from the big picture right down to the detail: helping them define their strategy, deliver complex change, spot the right commercial opportunities, manage risk, or bring their purpose and sustainability goals to life. Our clients love how we get to know what makes their organisations tick - slotting seamlessly into their teams and being proudly geeky about solving their challenges.

We have hubs in Europe, the US, Asia, and Australia, and we work all around the world - from a wind farm in Wyoming to a boardroom in Berlin. Find us wherever there's a challenge to be tackled and an impact to be made.

Our Cyber team are looking for an experienced Senior Cyber Security Analyst to join them on a 12 month FTC.

We are currently looking for a Senior Cyber Security Analyst to augment our Defensive Operations Section within the wider Cyber Security Team where you will play a key role in protecting the company from cyber vulnerabilities and attacks, as well as ensuring the company's security programme keeps up with the growing business. The role reports to the DefOps Lead, contributing to the effective delivery of security processes and tooling to enable proportionate and effective application of security controls. You will be responsible for the technical configuration, maintenance, and operation of the security tooling.

You will be a key member of a growing team in a dynamic company, helping to define new ways of working using modern security architectures and tools. Baringa will work with you develop a personal training pathway and gain recognised security certifications. We are always evolving and there is a constant stream of exciting challenges and opportunities for us to work towards, together as a team.

What you will be doing

• Perform vulnerability scans, analysis, and prioritise identified weaknesses, working with the Technology Team to remediate identified issues.
• Collate alerts from security tooling, perform triage, prioritise, and where appropriate escalat[e] for further action or utilise your deep technical and analytical skills to assess and remediate any incidents across our networks.
• Act as the first point of contact for security incidents, providing timely responses, coordination, and communication throughout all stages - including liaison with any 3rd party security providers.
• Perform hands‑on investigations to analyse incidents, identify suspicious behaviour, gather evidence, and build on lessons learned to prevent their recurrence.
• Research and implement new security technologies to better protect both company and client information and assets.
• Lead on and produce technical security MI in support of governance and vulnerability management engagements.
• Provide 'hands on' assistance, particularly in technical control implementation or administration where needed.
• Work as part of a team to communicate ideas, suggestions and solutions that achieve the firm's long‑term objectives.

Your skills and experience

• Experience of the Microsoft Technology Stack and leading Cloud Technologies (Azure, AWS, etc).
• Experience in full‑time Cyber Security or Security Vulnerability Management operational role.
• CompTIA Security+, GIAC Security Essentials, similar qualifications, or equivalent experience.
• Hands‑on experience with security technologies such as: Security operations, IT 2nd line support, server or network administration / configuration or application testing or development.
• Experience with security tooling, i.e. MS Defender and Sentinel, Secure Web Gateway, vulnerability scanners, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), firewalls, web and email filtering, endpoint protection, and mobile device management (MDM).
• Growth mentality with excellent problem‑solving skills, willing to assist in all areas of Cyber Security and to learn new technologies & processes.
• A self‑motivated individual with a "can do" attitude, who can work on their own initiative as well as part of a team.
• An excellent communicator who can help develop good InfoSec practices with an ability to interact with all levels within the company.
• IT/Cyber security or Computer science related degree, or equivalent experience.

What a career at Baringa will give you

Putting People First

Baringa is a People First company and wellbeing is at the forefront of our culture. We recognise the importance of work-life balance and flexible working and provide our staff amazing benefits. Some of these benefits include:

• Generous Annual Leave Policy: We recognise everyone needs a well‑deserved break. We provide our employees with 5 weeks of annual leave, fully available at the start of each year. In addition to this, we have introduced our 5‑Year Recharge benefit which allows all employees an additional 2 weeks of paid leave after 5 years continuous service.

• Flexible Working: We know that the 'ideal' work‑life balance will vary from person to person and change at different stages of our working lives. To accommodate this, we have implemented a hybrid working policy and introduced more flexibility around taking unpaid leave.

• Corporate Responsibility Days: Our world is important to us, so all our employees get 3 every year to help social and environmental causes and increase our impact on the communities that mean the most to us.
• Wellbeing Fund: We want to encourage all employees to take charge and prioritise their own wellbeing. We've introduced our annual People Fund to support this by offering every individual a fund to support and manage their wellbeing through an activity of their choice.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that creating an environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging is central to our culture and that diversity is paramount to driving creativity, innovation, and value for our clients and for our people.

Join us

All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, age, faith or social background. We do not filter applications by university background and encourage those who have taken alternative educational and career paths to apply. We would like to actively encourage applications from those who identify with less represented and minority groups. We operate an inclusive recruitment process, ensuring reasonable adjustments where needed. Please contact a member of our Recruitment Team to discuss further.