Senior Cyber Security Analyst Hybrid / Birmingham

Michael Page Technology; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A professional services organisation in Birmingham is seeking a Cyber Security Specialist to implement and manage security measures. In this hybrid role, you will conduct threat detection and vulnerability assessments, collaborate with teams, and provide guidance on cybersecurity best practices. Strong experience in cyber security operations and relevant certifications are required. The position offers a discretionary bonus scheme and health insurance.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

Health insurance

Electric car scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in cyber security operations including threats hunting, detection and response.
• Familiarity with data protection regulations like ISO27001 and GDPR.
• Excellent communication of technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage security measures to protect systems and networks.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and recommend improvements.
• Provide guidance and training to staff on cybersecurity best practices.

Skills

Cyber security operations

Threat detection and response

Vulnerability assessment

Stakeholder management

Education

Relevant certifications

Tools

SIEM tools (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel)

Job description

Overview

This role involves implementing and managing security measures to protect systems and networks in a professional services environment. The successful candidate will play a critical part in ensuring the safety and reliability of the organisation's technology infrastructure in Birmingham.

Client Details

The hiring company is a professional services organisation with a well-established presence in the industry. As a mid-sized firm, they focus on delivering reliable and tailored services to their clients, supported by a robust and secure technology framework.

Description

• Work with managed service provider for cyber security incident management
• Proactively conduct threats detection and improve threats detection and management process
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, ensure the remediation and recommend improvements to mitigate risks.
• Develop security playbooks
• Work with engineering team to implement security tools and controls
• Scope penetration testing and review related reports from external service providers
• Collaborate with the technology department to integrate security protocols into system designs.
• Ensure and develop security posture to newly acquired businesses
• Provide guidance and training to staff on cybersecurity best practices.

Profile

• Proven experience in cyber security operations including threats hunting, detection and response, vulnerabilities assessment remediation
• Familiarity with data protection regulations and compliance requirements such as ISO27001, GDPR
• Solid experience in SIEM tools, preferably Microsoft Sentinel
• Relevant certifications are desirable.
• Excellent stakeholder management skill with ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.

Job Offer

• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Hybrid role with flexible working hours ( 2 days in Birmingham office )
• Permanent position within a professional services organisation in Birmingham.
• Health insurance
• Electric car scheme