Senior Cyber Security Analyst
Key Skills for This Role
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What you'll be doing
Investigating and responding to cyber security incidents, helping to coordinate effective containment and resolution
Monitoring and improving security controls, processes, and ways of working
Supporting vulnerability management activities and working with technical teams to reduce security risks
Conducting security and risk assessments across projects, systems, and third-party suppliers
Helping maintain compliance with security frameworks such as ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials
Contributing to security awareness initiatives and promoting a positive security culture across the business
Working with colleagues and stakeholders across the organisation to provide security guidance and support
Acting as a key point of contact within the Cyber Security team and providing support to junior team members when required
What we're looking for
Proven experience within a Cyber Security role, ideally covering security operations, incident response, risk, and vulnerability management
Experience investigating security alerts, incidents, and suspicious activity using security tools and technologies
Knowledge of Microsoft security technologies, including Entra ID, Microsoft Defender, Conditional Access, and Microsoft Sentinel
A good understanding of identity and access management, networking, cloud services, endpoint security, and enterprise security best practices
Experience supporting security compliance and governance activities
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to a range of audiences
The confidence to work independently, manage priorities, and collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders alike
Desirable
Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CySA+, SC-200, or similar would be advantageous, although practical experience and the ability to demonstrate real-world cyber security expertise are more important.
Why join us?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing Cyber Security function where you'll have the chance to influence security improvements, contribute to key initiatives, and play an important role in protecting the organisation from evolving cyber threats. Working within a supportive team, you'll be given the opportunity to develop your skills while making a meaningful impact across the business.
We offer a range of benefits designed to support your lifestyle whilst working for Sureserve and outside of work, some of these include:
Competitive salary of £55,000 – £70,000, plus benefits
Opportunities for career development within the wider Sureserve Group
Inclusive, supportive work environment with a strong commitment to diversity and wellbeing
A chance to contribute to projects with a positive environmental and social impact
Hybrid working model with flexibility and work-life balance
Life assurance
25 days + Bank holidays (service based increasing holiday scheme)
Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption leave and other family friendly policies
Sureserve Benefits Hub, accessing over 1000 retail discounts
Virtual GP service, available for employees and immediate family
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Bike2Work Scheme
EV Car Scheme
Employee engagement events and “Employee Voice” programmes
Strong opportunities for career growth and development
“Sureserve Legends” – celebrating the fantastic ways in which our employees live our values
Committed to Diversity & Inclusion
Sureserve is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to nurturing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We are committed to developing talent at all levels, ensuring equality, diversity, and inclusion in the way we work and in the communities in which we work, and making sure that every one of our people, clients and customers has the opportunity and support to fulfil their professional and personal potential.
Reasonable Adjustments
As part of our commitment to inclusivity, we offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process for individuals that may require them.
Pre Employment Checks
Successful applicants will be subject to eligibility checks with a 3rd party, including right to work in the UK and DBS background checks.
Qualifications
- Proven experience within a Cyber Security role, ideally covering security operations, incident response, risk, and vulnerability management
- Experience investigating security alerts, incidents, and suspicious activity using security tools and technologies
- Knowledge of Microsoft security technologies, including Entra ID, Microsoft Defender, Conditional Access, and Microsoft Sentinel
- A good understanding of identity and access management, networking, cloud services, endpoint security, and enterprise security best practices
- Experience supporting security compliance and governance activities
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to a range of audiences
- The confidence to work independently, manage priorities, and collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders alike
- Desirable
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CySA+, SC-200, or similar would be advantageous, although practical experience and the ability to demonstrate real-world cyber security expertise are more important.
- Why join us?
- This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing Cyber Security function where you'll have the chance to influence security improvements, contribute to key initiatives, and play an important role in protecting the organisation from evolving cyber threats. Working within a supportive team, you'll be given the opportunity to develop your skills while making a meaningful impact across the business.
- Competitive salary of £55,000 – £70,000, plus benefits
- Opportunities for career development within the wider Sureserve Group
- Inclusive, supportive work environment with a strong commitment to diversity and wellbeing
- A chance to contribute to projects with a positive environmental and social impact
- Hybrid working model with flexibility and work-life balance
- Life assurance
- 25 days + Bank holidays (service based increasing holiday scheme)
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption leave and other family friendly policies
- Sureserve Benefits Hub, accessing over 1000 retail discounts
- Virtual GP service, available for employees and immediate family
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Bike2Work Scheme
- EV Car Scheme
- Employee engagement events and “Employee Voice” programmes
- Strong opportunities for career growth and development
- “Sureserve Legends” – celebrating the fantastic ways in which our employees live our values
- Committed to Diversity & Inclusion
- Sureserve is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to nurturing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We are committed to developing talent at all levels, ensuring equality, diversity, and inclusion in the way we work and in the communities in which we work, and making sure that every one of our people, clients and customers has the opportunity and support to fulfil their professional and personal potential.
- Reasonable Adjustments
- As part of our commitment to inclusivity, we offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process for individuals that may require them.
- Pre Employment Checks
- Successful applicants will be subject to eligibility checks with a 3rd party, including right to work in the UK and DBS background checks.
About Sureserve
UK private provider of heating, energy-efficiency, renewable-energy and compliance services for social housing and public-sector clients.
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