Cyber Security Specialist

6 days ago


Rushden, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Kier Group Full time
Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Information Security Analyst to enhance our Group IT Cyber Security Team. This position is critical in safeguarding the organization against Cyber Security threats on a daily basis. The successful candidate will hold specific responsibility for the protection of Kier's IT and data assets, both physical and logical, and will collaborate with the Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP), Group IT, and various business units to establish and uphold technical security standards and protocols.

Location: Flexible, hybrid working arrangements available.

Contract Type: Permanent, full-time – options for flexible and part-time work will be considered.

Key Responsibilities

As a Senior Information Security Analyst, your primary duties will encompass:

  • Providing Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) expertise and representing Cyber Security at IT governance meetings.
  • Assisting in the deployment of Cyber Security solutions, with a focus on developing robust Identity and Access Management capabilities.
  • Conducting thorough technical security audits, performing vulnerability assessments, and threat analysis to identify and rectify non-compliance issues.
  • Overseeing security incidents and problems throughout their lifecycle, serving as a liaison for senior management regarding operational security matters.
  • Collaborating with Kier's strategic partners to ensure comprehensive Cyber Security governance is understood and adhered to.
  • Offering consultative guidance to Cyber Security stakeholders within Kier's business environment to facilitate informed risk management decisions.

Candidate Profile

This role is ideal for individuals who possess:

  • Knowledge of various security standards, including List-X, List-N, and ISO 27001:2013, as well as Cyber Essentials Plus.
  • An understanding of how emerging technologies impact information security requirements and architecture.
  • Familiarity with information management practices, system development life cycle, IT service management, infrastructure and operations, Enterprise Architecture, and ITIL frameworks.
  • Demonstrated technical proficiency in existing security and IT systems, with the ability to adapt to evolving security and IT technologies.
  • Proven experience with Microsoft O365 Security tools, with at least 12 months of hands-on experience.

At Kier, we value potential and welcome transferable skills. If you feel you could be a good fit, we encourage you to consider this opportunity.

Benefits and Rewards
We are proud to offer a diverse range of benefits that can be tailored to meet your individual needs.

Diversity and Inclusion
Promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace is a top priority for us. We are committed to continuous improvement in this area, and our employees play a vital role in shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives.

We look forward to your application.



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