Senior Security Analyst

Barclays UK; Northampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Security Analyst, where you will play a crucial role in redefining banking solutions. This position offers you the chance to manage large-scale technical projects, ensuring compliance and security across our systems. You will collaborate with diverse teams, engage stakeholders, and lead initiatives that drive innovation and efficiency. If you are passionate about technology and security, and ready to make a significant impact, this role is designed for you. Embrace the opportunity to grow and contribute to a dynamic environment focused on excellence and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in Workday Security and Core HCM.
• Ability to engage with stakeholders from HR, IT, Risk, and Compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery and improvement of technical projects using Agile methodologies.
• Collaborate with teams to implement customer trials and support solutions.

Skills

Workday Security

Analytical Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Project Management

Troubleshooting

Tools

Agile/Scrum

Workday Modules

Job description

Embark on a transformative journey as a Senior Security Analyst. At Barclays, our vision is clear – to redefine the future of banking and help craft innovative solutions. As the Senior Security Analyst, you will be part of the technology team delivering our post-implementation roadmap, building and advising on complex security scenarios. This role is key to ensuring that our Workday platform remains compliant and adheres to our internal governance frameworks.

To be successful as a Senior Security Analyst, you should have:

• Experience in Workday Security and Core HCM
• Ample troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Ability to engage with stakeholders from different areas of the business, such as HR, IT, Risk, and Compliance
• Experience leading end-to-end security requirements, from design to deployment
• Ability to balance multiple deliverables, deadlines, and priorities

Other highly valued skills include:

• Workday Security Pro Certification
• Knowledge of other Workday Modules

Assessment may include key skills such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, digital and technology skills, and job-specific technical skills.

This role is located in Northampton.

Purpose of the role

To manage the efficient delivery of large-scale technical projects and capabilities across the bank, collaborating with stakeholders to understand their needs and expectations throughout the software product lifecycle, while adhering to time, budget, and quality standards.

Accountabilities

• Manage delivery, resource allocation, and improvement of complex technical project capabilities using Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Collaborate with customers and business teams to manage and implement customer trials, supporting feasible solutions and effort/timeline expectations.
• Work with engineering, quality, and product teams to deliver high-quality products aligned with bank objectives, regulations, and security policies.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with technical projects.
• Manage change requests and communicate with stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage vendor relations involved in technical projects.
• Stay updated on industry technology trends to evaluate and adopt new approaches for improving outcomes and fostering continuous learning.

Vice President Expectations

• Contribute to strategy, requirements, and recommendations for change. Manage resources, budgets, and policies; lead continuous improvements; escalate breaches.
• If managing a team, define roles, plan for future needs, counsel employees, and lead specialists to influence operations, balancing strategic and tactical priorities.
• Demonstrate leadership behaviours: Listen, Energise, Align, Develop.
• For individual contributors, act as a subject matter expert, guide technical direction, lead assignments, and mentor less experienced staff.
• Advise stakeholders on functional and cross-functional impacts.
• Manage risks, demonstrate leadership in risk management and controls.
• Understand organisational functions to support business goals.
• Collaborate across areas to stay aligned with business strategies.
• Develop solutions through sophisticated analysis and research.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders to achieve business objectives using influencing skills.

All colleagues are expected to embody Barclays Values: Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, and to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset: Empower, Challenge, and Drive.