Senior Cyber Security Analyst (Hybrid / Birmingham)

Michael Page (UK); Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services organisation in Birmingham seeks a Cyber Security Specialist to manage and enhance security protocols. The role includes conducting vulnerability assessments, engaging with vendors, and training staff on best practices. Ideal candidates have experience in cyber security operations and familiarity with compliance requirements. This permanent position offers a hybrid work model, health insurance, and a discretionary bonus scheme.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

Health insurance

Electric car scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in cyber security operations including threats hunting and detection.
• Familiarity with data protection regulations such as ISO27001, GDPR.
• Relevant certifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work with managed service provider for cyber security incident management.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and ensure remediation.
• Develop security playbooks and implement security tools.

Skills

Cyber security operations

Threat hunting

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Tools

Microsoft Sentinel

SIEM tools

Job description

Overview

• Hybrid role with flexible working hours and comprehensive benefits
• Impactful role in a new and growing security team

About Our Client

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.

Job 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.

The Successful Applicant

• 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.

What's on 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