Cyber Security Analyst

Furness Building Society; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused financial institution in the UK is looking for a Cyber Security Analyst to support their IT team. The successful applicant will help ensure the effectiveness of cybersecurity controls and compliance activities. Responsibilities include maintaining security posture across various environments, supporting audits, and conducting risk assessments. Ideal candidates should possess skills in Microsoft 365 security tooling and have a collaborative mindset. The role offers a competitive pension with employer contributions up to 10%.

Benefits

Competitive pension with up to 10% employer contribution

Qualifications

• CompTIA Security+, Microsoft Security Operations Analyst or equivalent (desirable).
• Experience with Microsoft 365 security tooling including Defender and Intune.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Support the Cyber Security Officer in assuring cyber security effectiveness.
• Maintain security posture across cloud, endpoint and network environments.
• Assist with cyber risk assessments and monitor alerts.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication with technical teams

Collaborative approach

Solutions-focused mindset

Education

CompTIA Security+ or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft 365 security tooling

Defender

Purview

Intune

Sentinel

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an innovative and confident individual to join our IT Team as a Cyber Security Analyst. We are driven by our values, putting the community first in everything we do. We expect our colleagues’ values to align with ours, trusting them to be genuine and responsible. We are committed to building a diverse workforce and will consider all applicants.

In this role you will:

• Support the Cyber Security Officer in assuring the effectiveness of the Society’s cyber security controls, governance and compliance activities.
• Maintain a strong security posture across cloud, endpoint and network environments, aligned to frameworks such as ISO-27001, NIST and Zero Trust principles.
• Develop and Maintain policies, processes, procedures and evidence within the Society’s GRC platform.
• Support internal and external audits, preparing cyber evidence submissions.
• Monitor tooling such as - Defender, Purview, Intune and Sentinel etc.
• Assist with cyber risk assessments, identifying control gaps and tracking remediation plans.
• Monitor alerts, incidents and vulnerabilities, working with Infrastructure and SOC colleagues to ensure timely response.

What you will bring:

• CompTIA Security+, Microsoft Security Operations Analyst or equivalent (desirable).
• Experience with Microsoft 365 security tooling (Defender, Purview, Intune, Sentinel).
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical colleagues.
• A collaborative, self-motivated and solutions-focused approach.

What you can expect from us:

• Competitive pension with up to 10% employer contribution.

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