Senior IT Security Analyst
Role Overview
The Senior IT Security Analyst delivers and operates Information Security controls, with a current focus on Microsoft identity, access, data protection and compliance tooling.
The role has delegated day-to-day responsibility for assigned controls and workstreams within the wider security control framework.
The position works in the Information Security team under the IT Risk & Security Lead and supports the Head of Information Security.
Key Skills for This Role
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Role purpose
The Senior IT Security Analyst delivers and operates Information Security controls, with a current focus on Microsoft identity, access, data protection and compliance tooling.
The role has delegated day-to-day responsibility for assigned controls and workstreams within the wider security control framework.
The position works in the Information Security team under the IT Risk & Security Lead and supports the Head of Information Security.
Work arrangement
- Hybrid working with a minimum of three days per week in the Leeds office.
Key accountabilities
- Manage and improve Microsoft security, compliance, user and data protection tooling.
- Design, deliver and manage Microsoft Purview, Data Loss Prevention and related information protection controls.
- Lead and support identity governance, access control and RBAC through the Joiner-Mover-Leaver lifecycle, including access reviews.
- Identify risks, vulnerabilities, control gaps and emerging threats; support remediation and escalation.
- Support assigned incident response, including investigation, evidence gathering, stakeholder updates, reporting and escalation.
- Support compliance, maintain control evidence, undertake spot checks, assist audits and remediate findings.
- Support security awareness activity and promote secure behaviours.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, managed service providers and third parties on security guidance and control improvements.
- Report on risks, incidents, control effectiveness and remediation, and propose recommendations.
- Contribute to wider Information Security priorities and assigned workstreams.
Role capabilities
- The position requires day-to-day operation and improvement of information security controls and Microsoft security tooling.
- The role involves assessing risks and control gaps, supporting incident response, maintaining assurance evidence and collaborating with stakeholders.
About the National Wealth Fund
The National Wealth Fund mobilises sector insights and investment expertise to support projects across the United Kingdom. The description states it provides £27.8 billion of capital.
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