Senior Information Technology Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public sector organisation in Leeds seeks a Senior IT Security Analyst to enhance their security measures across Microsoft platforms. This strategic role involves hands-on responsibilities in identity governance and compliance, with opportunities to impact national security strategy. Candidates should possess extensive experience in Microsoft Entra ID Governance and Purview, along with a solid understanding of regulatory frameworks.

Qualifications

• Practical experience with Microsoft Entra ID Governance or similar.
• Hands-on use of Microsoft Purview for compliance tasks.
• Strong security operations knowledge across Microsoft 365 and Azure.

Responsibilities

• Lead identity governance and security across Microsoft estate.
• Influence strategy within a national institution.
• Contribute to regulatory compliance and risk assessments.

Skills

Microsoft Entra ID Governance

Microsoft Purview

Security operations

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Job description

Senior Information Technology Analyst, Leeds, West Yorkshire

Client:

Location:

Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

24.06.2025

Expiry Date:

08.08.2025

Job Description:

Leeds (Hybrid) | Public Sector Financial Services

Harvey Nash has partnered exclusively with a public sector organisation to hire a Senior IT Security Analyst. The role focuses on leading the maturity of identity governance, compliance, and security across their Microsoft estate. This position offers the opportunity to influence strategy within a national institution.

This is a hands-on, strategic role emphasizing Microsoft Entra ID Governance and Microsoft Purview, including lifecycle management, RBAC, data classification, DLP, and compliance tooling. You will be instrumental in designing and maintaining secure practices across Microsoft 365, Azure, and broader security operations.

Within a small, agile security team, you will also contribute to regulatory compliance (ISO 27001, GDPR, Cyber Essentials+), risk assessments, vulnerability management, and stakeholder engagement at all levels.

Experience of Interest:

• Practical experience implementing Microsoft Entra ID Governance or similar (e.g., Okta)
• Hands-on use of Microsoft Purview for compliance, data classification, and DLP
• Strong security operations knowledge across M365 and Azure environments
• Awareness of regulatory frameworks such as ISO 27001, GDPR, NIST, Cyber Essentials+
• Ability to work effectively with senior IT, Compliance, and Risk stakeholders

If interested, please send your CV or contact us for a confidential discussion.

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Created on 24/06/2025 by JR, United Kingdom