ICT Security Analyst - ICT & Digital Services
Based: Hybrid working – initially during probationary period you will be required to work 3 days in the office at Memorial House in Coalville with 2 days working from home. Following the 6-month probationary period this will then change to an average of 2 days in the office at Memorial House in Coalville with an average of 3 days working from home.
Hours: 35 hours per week working Monday to Friday between the hours of 8am and 6pm to be agreed with line manager.
Salary: £44,506 - £49,451 per annum (ICT RFJ 7)
The role
We are excited to announce that we are recruiting for an ICT Security Analyst to strengthen our cyber security posture and protect the systems and data that underpin our housing services.
The successful candidate will work closely with teams across the organisation to monitor, detect and respond to security threats, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity and availability of our information assets.
Reporting to the ICT Operations Manager, you will monitor security tools and alerts, investigate incidents, and carry out vulnerability assessments across our Microsoft 365 and Azure environment. You will present security risks, trends and recommendations using reports and dashboards, ensuring accessibility to non-technical stakeholders. You will support security awareness across the organisation, contribute to audits and compliance activity, and offer recommendations for continuous improvement of our security controls and processes.
About you
You will have extensive experience of security monitoring and incident response, along with experience working with SIEM platforms, endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools, and email security solutions. You'll be proficient in securing Microsoft 365 and Azure environments (including Entra ID, Intune, Purview and Defender) and have experience with vulnerability management tools and frameworks.
With a background in threat analysis and risk assessment, you'll have a solid working knowledge of security frameworks and standards such as Cyber Essentials, NIST or ISO 27001, alongside an understanding of UK GDPR and data protection requirements.
Our values
Our values are important to us and we’re looking for people who can help live our values of Integrity, Diversity, Openness, Accountability, Clarity and Excellence.
Company Benefits
Our generous package includes:
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Competitive salary
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Contributory pension scheme
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Health cash plan – BHSF
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39 days’ annual leave (including statutory days), increasing to 44 days with length of service (pro-rata for part time)
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Flexible working
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A wide range of training and development opportunities (we are an Investors in People accredited organisation)
Qualifications
Educated to A level. Degree or equivalent is desirable.
Azure certifications and cyber security qualification are essential for the role.
For further information about the role, please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.
How to apply
Please send an up- to-date CV with a covering letter of no more than 3 sides of A4, detailing how you meet the requirements of the person specification. (Please note your covering letter and CV will need to be on the same document).
Please note: We reserve the right to close these vacancies prior to the application deadline once a sufficient number of applications have been received, so recommend early application.
We ask all candidates to evidence their right to work status during the recruitment process. Please click here for a list of Sponsor Licence holders in the UK and information on the types of roles that are eligible for sponsorship.
emh group is one of the largest providers of affordable homes and support services in the East Midlands. We pride ourselves in providing high quality homes and services that contribute to sustainable communities.
Our mission is to provide housing and care to improve opportunities for people.
Our group includes:
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emh Homes: providing affordable homes for rent and ownership across the region
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emh Care & Support: providing care and support services to a wide range of customers, from people with disabilities to victims of domestic abuse
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Midlands Rural Housing: a specialist rural housing services and expertise
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emh Sharpes: Landscaping & Gardening
