Cyber Security Analyst in Chorley

Cyber Security Analyst required by a financial services organisation - responsible for influencing and shaping the overarching security strategy, and to recommend and adopt technologies to better safeguard the organisation. This role would be ideal for an Infrastructure specialist with cyber security knowledge looking to specialise further in Cyber security. The role offers the opportunity for hybrid working with only 1 day a week required in office in a welcoming and positive working environment. Our client offers a competitive salary and package which includes:

• £40K salary depending on experience
• Hybrid Working – mainly remote with 1 day per week required in office
• 35 Hour Week
• Private Healthcare
• Generous pension
• Free Onsite Parking
• 25 days holidays (rising with service) + 8 bank holidays plus other benefits.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Prior experience of a cyber security role. Experience of a regulated or audited industry would be beneficial.
• Experience in managing Windows 11, Microsoft Office & Active Directory.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Group Policy and InTune configuration.
• Excellent understanding of firewall (NGFW) and network technologies and configuration.
• Proficiently troubleshoot and resolve IT related issues.
• A sound general range of IT skills, which need to be kept up to date in line with IT developments in the business.
• An excellent understanding of NIST, CIS, ISO27001 framework and controls.
• Experience developing cyber resilience and disaster recovery.
• Confidence to communicate effectively with all layers of the business, including the delivery of reports to management and training and best-practice guidance to all staff.
• Drive efficiency through automation utilising PowerShell, with integration to Microsoft services such as Active Directory and Graph API.

Responsibilities:

• End to end management of phishing, through design, scheduling, reporting and training.
• Conduct staff training covering emerging threats, end-user best practices, phishing, password management and more.
• Vulnerability management life cycle including detection and remediation.
• Maintain third party 24/7 SOC relationship and workflow approvals.
• Engage in proactive threat assessment with support of the SOC.
• Oversee access reviews across all systems with continued development.
• Infrastructure best practice audit, development and maintenance including work on firewalls, networking, Microsoft Office 365, MDM and antivirus to reduce exposure.
• Data Loss Prevention development and maintenance.
• Maintaining server and end-user compute security in addition to MDM compliance.
• Collaborate within the IT Team to develop security policies, hardening guidelines and department procedure guides.
• Continue development in ISO27001 / CIS / NIST type frameworks ensuring industry best practices.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional working environment with exciting career development opportunities. The role is offered as a permanent role and will provide the incumbent the chance to develop their skills and experience. In return you will enjoy an attractive salary of £40K, a hybrid working environment and a range of benefits including a 35-hour week, healthcare, pension, and free onsite parking. There is a requirement to contribute to the Saturday 8:45 - 12:15 Rota (approximately 1 week in 5) on-site. Our client welcomes applications from a diverse background and encourages equality and inclusion in their workforce.