Senior Cyber Security Analyst (Hybrid / Birmingham)

Michael Page; Tyseley; Hybrid; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A professional services firm in Birmingham is seeking a Cyber Security Specialist to implement and manage security measures. The successful candidate will enhance the technology infrastructure's safety and reliability. Responsibilities include threat detection, vulnerability assessments, and integrating security protocols. The role offers a hybrid work model with flexible hours and benefits including health insurance and an electric car scheme.

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 such as ISO27001, GDPR.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Work with a managed service provider for cyber security incident management.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and mitigate risks.
• Develop security playbooks and integrate security protocols into system designs.

Skills

Cybersecurity operations

Threat detection and response

Vulnerabilities assessment remediation

Stakeholder management

Education

Relevant certifications

Tools

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