Cyber Security Analyst - Defensive Operations

About the role

We are currently looking for a Cyber Security Analyst to join our Defensive Operations Section within the wider Cyber Security Team where you will play a key role in protecting the company from cyber vulnerabilities and attacks, as well as ensuring the company's security programme keeps up with the growing business. The role reports to the Head of DefOps, contributing to the effective delivery of security processes and tooling to enable proportionate and effective application of security controls. You will be responsible for the technical configuration, maintenance, and operation of the security tooling. You will be a key member of a growing team in a dynamic company, helping to define new ways of working using modern security architectures and tools. Baringa will work with you develop a personal training pathway and gain recognised security certifications. We are always evolving and there is a constant stream of exciting challenges and opportunities for us to work towards, together as a team. Perform vulnerability scans, analysis, and prioritise identified weaknesses, working with the Technology Team to remediate identified issues. Collate alerts from security tooling, perform triage, prioritise and where appropriate escalate for further action. Act as the first point of contact for security incidents, providing timely responses, coordination, and communication throughout all stages - including liaison with any 3 rd party security providers. Perform hands-on investigations to analyse incidents, identify suspicious behaviour, gather evidence, and build on lessons learned to prevent their recurrence. Research and implement new security technologies to better protect company information and assets. Participate in the response to RFPs, third party audit and assurance activities. Lead on and produce technical security MI in support of governance and vulnerability management engagements. Provide 'hands on' assistance, particularly in technical control implementation or administration where needed. Work as part of a team to communicate ideas, suggestions and solutions that achieve the firm's long-term objectives. So, what are we looking for? We recruit individuals at all levels based on merit. Experience in full-time Cyber/Information Security or IT operational role. CompTIA Security+, GIAC Security Essen

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About Baringa Baringa is a global consulting firm that partners with leaders to drive change and create value. With deep industry expertise, and enabled by advanced technology, the firm helps clients to deliver with greater confidence and certainty. With over 2,000 people across the UK, Europe, North America, Asia and Australia, the firm combines global insight with local understanding. The firm works across energy and resources, financial services, government and public sector, consumer products and retail, pharmaceuticals and life sciences, manufacturing, and technology, media and telecoms, with capabilities spanning strategy, transformation and operational excellence - all powered by advanced technology, data, AI and digital innovation. Clients value Baringa's collaborative approach and the way its teams integrate seamlessly - all working with a shared understanding of what matters most. The firm is known for its kind, curious experts who listen closely and care deeply about client success as they help clients transform energy markets, modernise financial platforms, expand telecoms and digital networks through advanced data analytics, enable digital services in government, and unlock growth in consumer sectors. Certified as a Great Place to Work around the world, Baringa has been recognised by the Financial Times in 22 categories of its UK Leading Management Consultants rankings, and by Forbes for four consecutive years as one of the World's Best Management Consulting Firms. Cyber Security Analyst - Defensive Operations Baringa's TeCy Group ( Te chnology & Cy ber) is a global function supporting the firm as it enters new markets. We're on a mission to develop great technology products and deliver great services. We've installed a new operating system for ourselves and rebooted what was a corporate IT department to an in-house technology company - transforming the way we work and opening the way to serve Baringa's clients directly. We're working on sustainability, committed to Net Zero in our supply-chain and services. We're keeping our firm safe: protecting our data and our reputation. We are embarking upon and will be the driving force behind a new 3-Year digital strategy for the firm. Yes, we've got a big job in the Baringa Technology & Cyber group. So much to build on, so much to progress. So much to deliver. So much to play for! Do you know what though? We're going to do it. All of it and more. We have the support to drive change. We have a diverse group of 90 amazing technology & cyber professionals. We have the belief. We are going to do great things. Come and join us.

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