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Job Introduction
What you’ll do
Notting Hill Genesis has recently completed a major digital change programme using Microsoft Azure, moving services to the cloud to make a positive impact on the lives of its residents and to achieve greater business efficiency. Cyber Security sits at the heart of IT.
As the Cyber Security Analyst, an all-encompassing role in the delivery of cyber security, you’ll cover delivery across operations, identifying and protecting against threats across the Digital, IT and data estate, work on key projects and focus on Microsoft security solutions. Is this you? Can you as a Cyber Security Analyst play a key role in the team?
How you’ll do it
Key tasks include;
- Work with vendors, third party providers, the SOC and internal teams to focus on IT security for continuous improvement and adherence to policy.
- Develop and maintain secure device builds and configuration profiles for assets within Intune. Advise on processes for patch management & threat hunting using Sentinel & KQL. Respond to incidents in Sentinel and Defender platforms.
- Identify and understand threats for internet facing systems, cloud infrastructure and applications, creating remediation tracking along with penetration testing, automated and manual.
- Lead and develop expertise in securing Azure cloud resources. Review and improve security policies in network security, Microsoft 365, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online.
- Work closely with the SOC in handling security incidents, lead in investigations and resolution.
- Assist and advise the Head of Cyber Security, IT Architects and Cloud Infrastructure teams in design, management, and implementation of cyber security projects.
- Ensure proper reporting for management summaries and metrics with input to BIA/BCP/DR Strategies.
The technical environment includes the full Microsoft cloud environment, Azure tools and services along with ServiceNow. AD, AAD, Backup & Site Recovery, Bastion, Sentinel and Policies. A full network & systems environment, Contact Centre (Teams), Windows PC, mobile phones, tablets & Server operating systems. All aspects of the role will require you to provide a high quality, customer focused, responsive service, in line with NHG’s cultural and corporate strategies.
The Ideal Candidate
We believe great service starts with great people, and we are committed to recruiting and developing passionate, enthusiastic, and talented individuals who can add value to our thriving organisation.
Pending confirmation of legislative changes, this role may require a qualification to demonstrate competence. If not already qualified, there may be an expectation to study towards a professional qualification.
You will need thorough experience in Cyber Security/IT operations and/or equivalent business level certifications, possibly MS EUC/Security accreditations, CISSP, or SSCP, CEH, MS Azure Architect and ITIL along with;
- Previous cyber security experience in a public cloud environment
- Significant experience of managing an EUC estate within InTune, including developing hardened device builds, patch cycles, compliance policies and overcoming any platform-related issues.
- A technical understanding of complex infrastructure and networking in a MS Azure environment
- Sound knowledge of Information Security and governance concepts and standards, including NIST and NCSC security frameworks.
- Sound knowledge of Red Team concepts
- Experience of SIEM implementation, the MITRE ATT&CK Framework & threat hunting, KQL and modelling.
What’s in it for you?
Once you join us, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to grow within our organisation. You’ll also have access to a wide range of learning opportunities to help you achieve and maximise your potential.
Benefits include:
- Excellent annual leave allowance and flexible working opportunities (qualifying period may apply)
- Generous pension scheme
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay in addition to statutory entitlements (qualifying period may apply)
- Employee assistance - free confidential advice and counselling services provided by independent specialist organisations.
- Health cash plan
- Staff discounts - we give our staff access to discounts at hundreds of major retailers, gyms, restaurants, entertainment, days out, insurance, and much more.
- Interest free loans - season ticket loan, tenancy deposit loan, and training loan
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Life Assurance x 4 annual salary
All about us
Notting Hill Genesis is a not-for-profit organisation providing affordable homes for Londoners and it is now one of the largest housing associations in London. We are both a landlord and a developer, with more than 60,000 existing homes and 10,000 more in our pipeline and we employ around 1,500 staff.
For more information on what we do and what makes us different please visit:
We welcome applications from everyone. We actively monitor the diversity of our workforce and strive to show equal representation throughout all levels of the organisation. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident employer amongst other diversity commitments. To find out more about our approach to equality, diversity and inclusion please visit: https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/diversity-is-our-strength/
Selection Process
Step 1: If you are interested, please send your application now! Closing date is Monday 6th May at 23:59.
First stage interviews: Wednesday 15th and Friday 17th May
Second stage interviews: Monday 20th and Tuesday 21st May. Second stage interviews will be in our offices based in Kings Cross.
Please apply for this role online. If you are not able to apply online or if you have any reasonable adjustment requirements arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our hiring team via jobs@nhg.org.uk.
Should a redeployee apply for this role, their application will be considered before any others.
This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a Basic check via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
NHG reserves the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, so we advise you to submit your application at your earliest opportunity.
