Senior Data Intelligence Analyst

NCC Group; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm is seeking a Senior Intelligence Analyst to analyze data, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and conduct risk assessments. Key skills include data analysis and proficiency in Python and SQL. The role supports remote work, and the company offers a well-being focused culture and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working

Pension

Bonus

Life Assurance

Healthcare

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and ability to work on 'green field' projects.
• Comfortable with data analysis and privacy concepts.

Responsibilities

• Analyse external data sets to identify individuals.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate findings into recommendations and reporting.
• Conduct risk assessments related to data re-identification.

Skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Open source intelligence gathering

Communication skills

Tools

Python

SQL

Job description

Position Title: Senior Intelligence Analyst

Location: UK (Remote)

Overview

Role Purpose: As an Intelligence Analyst at NCC Group, you will be responsible for analysing external data sets to identify individuals when compared with aggregated, redacted, and/or pseudonymized data sets. Your expertise in data analysis, privacy, and intelligence gathering will be crucial in uncovering patterns and insights that can inform our clients' privacy and security strategies.

Responsibilities

• Analyse external data sets to identify individuals when compared with aggregated and/or pseudonymised data sets.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, privacy engineers, and security specialists, to integrate findings into broader privacy and security recommendations and reporting.

• Conduct risk assessments to identify potential threats related to data re-identification.

• Develop and utilize tools and scripts in Python and SQL to support data analysis tasks.

• Support technical tests and experiments to validate privacy solutions for clients.

• Document and communicate findings and recommendations to clients and stakeholders.

What we are looking for in you

Mindset

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Comfortable tackling problems from first principles.

• Ability to work on 'green field' projects with minimal initial knowledge.

• Passionate about privacy, data analysis, and Intelligence gathering.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, especially with clients.

Skillset

• Strong understanding of open source intelligence gathering and data analysis particularly in the context of privacy and re-identification.

• Experience in conducting technical tests and experiments.

• Proficiency in identifying relevant public datasets and leveraging them to identify individuals in otherwise anonymous datasets.

• Basic skills in reading and writing SQL queries

Behaviours

• Focusing on Clients and Customers.

• Working as One NCC.

• Always Learning.

• Being Inclusive and Respectful.

• Delivery Brilliantly.

• Enabling Performance.

Why NCC Group?

At NCC Group, our mission is to create a more secure digital future. That mission underpins everything we do, from our work with our incredible clients to groundbreaking research shaping our industry. Our teams partner with clients across a multitude of industries, delving into, securing new products, and emerging technologies, as well as solving complex security problems. As global leaders in cyber and escrow, NCC Group is a people-powered business seeking the next group of brilliant minds to join our ranks.

Our colleagues are our greatest asset, and NCC Group is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, authenticity, and accountability. We want colleagues to put down roots at NCC Group, and we offer a comprehensive benefits package, as well as opportunities for learning and development and career growth. We believe our people are at their brilliant best when they feel bolstered in all aspects of their well-being, and we offer wellness programs and flexible working arrangements to provide that vital support.

What do we offer in return?

We have a high-performance culture which is balanced evenly with world-class well-being initiatives and benefits.

Flexible working

Financial & Investment

• Pension

• Bonus

• Life Assurance

• Share Save Scheme

• Maternity & Paternity leave

Community & Volunteering Programmes

Green Car Scheme

Cycle Scheme

Healthcare

Office Lifestyle

Employee Referral Program

Lifestyle & Wellness

Learning & Development

Diversity & Inclusion

So, what’s next?

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, then we would love to hear from you! Click on apply to this job to send us your CV and the relevant member of our global talent team will be in touch with you. Alternatively send your details to [e-mail].

About your application

We review every application received and will get in touch if your skills and experience match what we’re looking for. If you don’t hear back from us within 10 days, please don’t be too disappointed – we may keep your CV on our database for any future vacancies and we would encourage you to keep an eye on our career opportunities as there may be other suitable roles.

If you do not want us to retain your details, please email [e-mail]. All personal data is held in accordance with the NCC Group Privacy Policy (candidate-privacy-notice-261023.pdf (nccgroupplc.com)). We are committed to diversity and flexibility in the workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the application process, please tell us at any stage.

Please note that this role involves mandatory pre-employment background checks due to the nature of the work NCC Group does. To apply, you must be willing and able to undergo the vetting process. This role being advertised will be subject to BS7858 screening as a mandatory requirement.