Acorn Insurance and Financial Services Limited
Liverpool
Due to a period of exciting growth Acorn are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Information Security Analyst to join our Information Security Team. Within this role you get the opportunity to join a collaborative team and have a chance to blend GRC responsibilities with technical security experience, all whilst working for a market leading insurance company, supporting and maintaining robust security controls and regulatory compliance.
Job Title: Senior Information Security Analyst (12 month FTC)
Location: Liverpool City Centre, Hybrid working available
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week , 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 pa (DOE).
What you will be doing:
Work with all parties across the business to identify and assess risk and ensure mitigations are tracked to completion.
Lead the development and maintenance of information security policies, standards and procedures in line with regulatory frameworks and industry standards.
Lead third party risk management processes.
Collaborate across all areas of the business to align security policies and processes with business objectives and regulatory obligations.
Work with Security Operations and IT teams to provide oversight of vulnerability assessments and remediation activities.
Lead on security architecture reviews for new systems and services.
Evaluate technical security controls and recommending improvements.
Support the implementation of security tools and technologies.
Provide oversight of the security incident management process.
Provide security metrics for interested parties at all levels.
Lead the security awareness programme to promote a culture of security within all levels of the Group.
Provide support for internal and external security audits.
Lead security governance meetings representing the Information Security team and standing in for the Head of Information Security when required.
Provide subject matter expertise liaising across all business functions.
What we look for:
Minimum 5 years' experience in information security roles.
Strong leadership and mentorship abilities with a strategic mindset.
Experience with risk assessment methodologies.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to manage risk and compliance projects and drive security initiatives.
Knowledge of information security frameworks such as ISO 27001 or NIST.
Knowledge of vulnerability management processes.
About Acorn Insurance With over 40 years of experience, Acorn Insurance is a specialist provider dedicated to helping individuals secure motor insurance across the UK. We proudly serve more than 50,000 customers, ensuring they find policies that meet their needs and provide the peace of mind that comes with high-quality cover.
At Acorn Insurance, we offer comprehensive training and continuous in-house coaching. You'll receive in-depth, FCA-regulated industry knowledge and all the tools necessary to grow your career with us.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels respected and valued. As a Disability Confident Level 1 and Level 2 employer, we ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive, encouraging our people to bring their best selves to work every day.
The Acorn Group has been recognised as a Great Place to Work for 2024/5. A record number of employees participated in our survey, overwhelmingly highlighting our welcoming and supportive atmosphere as an excellent place to build a career. We are committed to continuous improvement and have ambitious plans for 2025.
Why Acorn Insurance? Acorn Insurance want to give you more than a job, we want to give you a purpose and a career. So, what can we offer you as an employer? Some of the "your tomorrow" benefits you will receive include: Wellbeing:
Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement starting at 31 days and potentially increasing to 35 days per year depending on grade & length of service (including bank holidays)
Enhanced paternity pay and 16 weeks full maternity pay.
Colleague Assistance programme offers a suite of wellbeing services such as:
6 Free Counselling sessions per year
Unlimited access to a telephone councillor 24/7
Access to a free 4-week programme of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with a trained therapist mentor.
Network of internal qualified mental health first aiders are available to provide support to colleagues.
Financial:
A core level of life assurance with the option to increase cover via salary sacrifice and add your spouse/partner
Ability to access your earnings before payday via Dayforce Wallet.
Company pension scheme
Refer a friend scheme with a £250 bonus for every colleague recommended on passing their probation period.
Access to a flexible benefits platform including an annual flex pot allowance to spend on over 15 benefits of your choice.
Ability to give back. You can opt into donating money to charity to climate positive organisations directly from your salary.
Reward, Recognition and Culture :
Long Service Award paid on 5,10- and 15-years’ service
A reward and recognition hub to celebrate and reward colleagues and peers.
Consistent and engaging company events including company awards, competitions and charity fundraisers.
Budgets for department leaders to use for social and engagement events. Please visit out website to view more of our excellent work benefits!
All roles are subject to DBS and Financial checks, any offer made will be conditional until checks are completed to a satisfactory standard. Unfortunately, due to the length of training and complexity of the role, we can only accept applications from candidates who have at least one year remaining on their (Graduate/ Post study work) visa. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorships. At Acorn, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs and are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and working environment to accommodate individual requirements. Whether it’s modifying equipment, adjusting working hours, or providing additional support, we aim to ensure all employees can perform at their best. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know during the application or interview process, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.
25/04/2025
Full time
Due to a period of exciting growth Acorn are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Information Security Analyst to join our Information Security Team. Within this role you get the opportunity to join a collaborative team and have a chance to blend GRC responsibilities with technical security experience, all whilst working for a market leading insurance company, supporting and maintaining robust security controls and regulatory compliance.
Job Title: Senior Information Security Analyst (12 month FTC)
Location: Liverpool City Centre, Hybrid working available
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week , 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 pa (DOE).
What you will be doing:
Work with all parties across the business to identify and assess risk and ensure mitigations are tracked to completion.
Lead the development and maintenance of information security policies, standards and procedures in line with regulatory frameworks and industry standards.
Lead third party risk management processes.
Collaborate across all areas of the business to align security policies and processes with business objectives and regulatory obligations.
Work with Security Operations and IT teams to provide oversight of vulnerability assessments and remediation activities.
Lead on security architecture reviews for new systems and services.
Evaluate technical security controls and recommending improvements.
Support the implementation of security tools and technologies.
Provide oversight of the security incident management process.
Provide security metrics for interested parties at all levels.
Lead the security awareness programme to promote a culture of security within all levels of the Group.
Provide support for internal and external security audits.
Lead security governance meetings representing the Information Security team and standing in for the Head of Information Security when required.
Provide subject matter expertise liaising across all business functions.
What we look for:
Minimum 5 years' experience in information security roles.
Strong leadership and mentorship abilities with a strategic mindset.
Experience with risk assessment methodologies.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to manage risk and compliance projects and drive security initiatives.
Knowledge of information security frameworks such as ISO 27001 or NIST.
Knowledge of vulnerability management processes.
About Acorn Insurance With over 40 years of experience, Acorn Insurance is a specialist provider dedicated to helping individuals secure motor insurance across the UK. We proudly serve more than 50,000 customers, ensuring they find policies that meet their needs and provide the peace of mind that comes with high-quality cover.
At Acorn Insurance, we offer comprehensive training and continuous in-house coaching. You'll receive in-depth, FCA-regulated industry knowledge and all the tools necessary to grow your career with us.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels respected and valued. As a Disability Confident Level 1 and Level 2 employer, we ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive, encouraging our people to bring their best selves to work every day.
The Acorn Group has been recognised as a Great Place to Work for 2024/5. A record number of employees participated in our survey, overwhelmingly highlighting our welcoming and supportive atmosphere as an excellent place to build a career. We are committed to continuous improvement and have ambitious plans for 2025.
Why Acorn Insurance? Acorn Insurance want to give you more than a job, we want to give you a purpose and a career. So, what can we offer you as an employer? Some of the "your tomorrow" benefits you will receive include: Wellbeing:
Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement starting at 31 days and potentially increasing to 35 days per year depending on grade & length of service (including bank holidays)
Enhanced paternity pay and 16 weeks full maternity pay.
Colleague Assistance programme offers a suite of wellbeing services such as:
6 Free Counselling sessions per year
Unlimited access to a telephone councillor 24/7
Access to a free 4-week programme of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with a trained therapist mentor.
Network of internal qualified mental health first aiders are available to provide support to colleagues.
Financial:
A core level of life assurance with the option to increase cover via salary sacrifice and add your spouse/partner
Ability to access your earnings before payday via Dayforce Wallet.
Company pension scheme
Refer a friend scheme with a £250 bonus for every colleague recommended on passing their probation period.
Access to a flexible benefits platform including an annual flex pot allowance to spend on over 15 benefits of your choice.
Ability to give back. You can opt into donating money to charity to climate positive organisations directly from your salary.
Reward, Recognition and Culture :
Long Service Award paid on 5,10- and 15-years’ service
A reward and recognition hub to celebrate and reward colleagues and peers.
Consistent and engaging company events including company awards, competitions and charity fundraisers.
Budgets for department leaders to use for social and engagement events. Please visit out website to view more of our excellent work benefits!
All roles are subject to DBS and Financial checks, any offer made will be conditional until checks are completed to a satisfactory standard. Unfortunately, due to the length of training and complexity of the role, we can only accept applications from candidates who have at least one year remaining on their (Graduate/ Post study work) visa. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorships. At Acorn, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs and are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and working environment to accommodate individual requirements. Whether it’s modifying equipment, adjusting working hours, or providing additional support, we aim to ensure all employees can perform at their best. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know during the application or interview process, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.
Cyber Security Supply Chain Analyst Location: Remote Contract: Inside IR35 Day rate: Up to £670 per day Duration: 6 Months Start date: ASAP Key skills: Supply Chain, Risk Management, TPRM process, NCSC CAF framework We have an opportunity with one of the UK's biggest Retailers who have a network of branches nationwide. MI & Data Automation Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in delivering intelligent automation solutions, integrating multiple Microsoft technologies, and driving real business value. Cyber Security Supply Chain specialist will work with the CISO function and wider business functions responsible for facilitating supplier onboarding, operational management and offboarding activities, to review, establish and drive adoption of a revised target operating model for supplier security risk management. The goal is to ensure that the Client has a robust and continually managed enterprise-wide supplier cyber risk assessment process to reduce exposure to potential compromise of security, compliance or operational integrity of its supply chain. Principal accountabilities: - Key point of contact and subject matter expertise for third-party risk guidance - Oversee the review of target supply chain risk assessment processes, establishing agreed recommendations and operating model in accordance with the National Cyber Security Centre Cyber Assessment Framework principles - Product and communicate artefacts associated with the above, such as detailed reports and processes - Help facilitate the adoption of target supply chain cyber risk assessment processes within CISO function, including optimisation of any associated software tooling. Knowledge, experience and skills : - Demonstrable experience leading TPRM process maturity reviews - Understanding of best practice supply chain principles, ideally aligned to the NCSC CAF framework (CAF A4) - Operated as a subject matter expert within transformation projects/programmes - Report writing and delivery at all levels - Ability to bring disparate groups together to work in teams - Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to translate technical information into actionable business language for communications with key stakeholders - Experience utilising TPRM software to initiate and track supplier cyber risk assessments (such as Risk Ledger) - Cyber Security related certification such as CRISC, GIAC, CISM, CISSP desirable
16/10/2025
Contractor
Cyber Security Supply Chain Analyst Location: Remote Contract: Inside IR35 Day rate: Up to £670 per day Duration: 6 Months Start date: ASAP Key skills: Supply Chain, Risk Management, TPRM process, NCSC CAF framework We have an opportunity with one of the UK's biggest Retailers who have a network of branches nationwide. MI & Data Automation Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in delivering intelligent automation solutions, integrating multiple Microsoft technologies, and driving real business value. Cyber Security Supply Chain specialist will work with the CISO function and wider business functions responsible for facilitating supplier onboarding, operational management and offboarding activities, to review, establish and drive adoption of a revised target operating model for supplier security risk management. The goal is to ensure that the Client has a robust and continually managed enterprise-wide supplier cyber risk assessment process to reduce exposure to potential compromise of security, compliance or operational integrity of its supply chain. Principal accountabilities: - Key point of contact and subject matter expertise for third-party risk guidance - Oversee the review of target supply chain risk assessment processes, establishing agreed recommendations and operating model in accordance with the National Cyber Security Centre Cyber Assessment Framework principles - Product and communicate artefacts associated with the above, such as detailed reports and processes - Help facilitate the adoption of target supply chain cyber risk assessment processes within CISO function, including optimisation of any associated software tooling. Knowledge, experience and skills : - Demonstrable experience leading TPRM process maturity reviews - Understanding of best practice supply chain principles, ideally aligned to the NCSC CAF framework (CAF A4) - Operated as a subject matter expert within transformation projects/programmes - Report writing and delivery at all levels - Ability to bring disparate groups together to work in teams - Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to translate technical information into actionable business language for communications with key stakeholders - Experience utilising TPRM software to initiate and track supplier cyber risk assessments (such as Risk Ledger) - Cyber Security related certification such as CRISC, GIAC, CISM, CISSP desirable
IT Applications Analyst - Hybrid (Gloucester) - 31k - 35k + excellent benefits package A leading organisation are seeking an experienced IT Applications Analyst to join their established team, working on a suite of company wide applications. You will be dealing with internal teams and various stakeholders as well as internal users and third-party providers. You will be helping with the BAU support of the applications, updates, integrations, and cloud migrations. You will have excellent communication and customer service skills as well as a solid background in supporting applications. Benefits 24 days + bank holiday (increases with length of service) Enhanced maternity leave Local government pension scheme Purchase up to 10 days holiday Employee wellbeing Cycle to Work scheme Discounted gum Blue light discount As the successful applications analyst you will be: Managing a portfolio of applications across the business Keeping in-line with the companies' information security policy and cyber essentials requirements. Pro-active in your activities both BAU and projects to ensure the performance of the systems are to the standards of the business. Developing and improving the documentation for the IT Service Desk, Applications Team, and Owners of the various applications Work with more senior members of the team to ensure correct responses to request for application support. Liaise with systems development staff or software suppliers on the development of system enhancements to overcome known problems. As the successful applications analyst you will have: Strong customer service skills and excellent written and verbal communication Experience within application support or equivalent technical role Strong problem-solving skills and a demonstrable ability to resolve complex issues Excellent documentation skills Resided in the UK for the last 5 years (minimum) Full rights to live and work in the UK If you are interested in this role or looking for something similar, please contact Alex directly on (url removed) If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'. Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors. Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
16/10/2025
Full time
IT Applications Analyst - Hybrid (Gloucester) - 31k - 35k + excellent benefits package A leading organisation are seeking an experienced IT Applications Analyst to join their established team, working on a suite of company wide applications. You will be dealing with internal teams and various stakeholders as well as internal users and third-party providers. You will be helping with the BAU support of the applications, updates, integrations, and cloud migrations. You will have excellent communication and customer service skills as well as a solid background in supporting applications. Benefits 24 days + bank holiday (increases with length of service) Enhanced maternity leave Local government pension scheme Purchase up to 10 days holiday Employee wellbeing Cycle to Work scheme Discounted gum Blue light discount As the successful applications analyst you will be: Managing a portfolio of applications across the business Keeping in-line with the companies' information security policy and cyber essentials requirements. Pro-active in your activities both BAU and projects to ensure the performance of the systems are to the standards of the business. Developing and improving the documentation for the IT Service Desk, Applications Team, and Owners of the various applications Work with more senior members of the team to ensure correct responses to request for application support. Liaise with systems development staff or software suppliers on the development of system enhancements to overcome known problems. As the successful applications analyst you will have: Strong customer service skills and excellent written and verbal communication Experience within application support or equivalent technical role Strong problem-solving skills and a demonstrable ability to resolve complex issues Excellent documentation skills Resided in the UK for the last 5 years (minimum) Full rights to live and work in the UK If you are interested in this role or looking for something similar, please contact Alex directly on (url removed) If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'. Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors. Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Information Security Analyst Up to 50,000 + benefits Hereford Hybrid Permanent Full-time We are looking for an experienced Information Security Analyst to join our client who will play a key role in driving compliance, governance, and continual improvement across key security frameworks including ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and Cyber Essentials Plus. Key Responsibilities: Lead on the operation and continual improvement of the Information Security Management System (ISMS) Coordinate internal and external audit readiness for ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and Cyber Essentials Plus Draft and update information security policies, procedures, and technical standards Work with procurement and commercial teams to support supplier assurance and risk assessment Contribute to tender responses and bid processes, ensuring security and compliance requirements are met Promote good security practices and raise awareness across departments Act as an escalation point and day-to-day contact for other team members Stay up to date with changes in legislation and standards relating to information and cyber security Key Skills & Experience: Essential: Background in IT, Cyber Security, Information Systems, or a related discipline Strong working knowledge of ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and Cyber Essentials Plus Proven ability to support and prepare for audits, including evidence collation and audit readiness Excellent attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality documentation Strong stakeholder communication skills, both written and verbal Ability to build effective working relationships and influence at all levels Comfortable working independently and proactively across teams Desirable: Experience in supplier risk management and/or tender processes ISO 27001 Lead Auditor/Implementer, PCIP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, or CISMP certification What you get in return: Up to 50,000 per annum + benefits Hybrid working (3 to 4 days in office) Opportunity to lead and mentor within a growing security team Professional development and training support This company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Interested? Please submit your CV to Meg Kewley at DCS Recruitment via the link provided. DCS Recruitment and all associated companies are committed to creating a working environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly, regardless of gender, gender identity, disability, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, age, or nationality
15/10/2025
Full time
Information Security Analyst Up to 50,000 + benefits Hereford Hybrid Permanent Full-time We are looking for an experienced Information Security Analyst to join our client who will play a key role in driving compliance, governance, and continual improvement across key security frameworks including ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and Cyber Essentials Plus. Key Responsibilities: Lead on the operation and continual improvement of the Information Security Management System (ISMS) Coordinate internal and external audit readiness for ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and Cyber Essentials Plus Draft and update information security policies, procedures, and technical standards Work with procurement and commercial teams to support supplier assurance and risk assessment Contribute to tender responses and bid processes, ensuring security and compliance requirements are met Promote good security practices and raise awareness across departments Act as an escalation point and day-to-day contact for other team members Stay up to date with changes in legislation and standards relating to information and cyber security Key Skills & Experience: Essential: Background in IT, Cyber Security, Information Systems, or a related discipline Strong working knowledge of ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and Cyber Essentials Plus Proven ability to support and prepare for audits, including evidence collation and audit readiness Excellent attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality documentation Strong stakeholder communication skills, both written and verbal Ability to build effective working relationships and influence at all levels Comfortable working independently and proactively across teams Desirable: Experience in supplier risk management and/or tender processes ISO 27001 Lead Auditor/Implementer, PCIP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, or CISMP certification What you get in return: Up to 50,000 per annum + benefits Hybrid working (3 to 4 days in office) Opportunity to lead and mentor within a growing security team Professional development and training support This company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Interested? Please submit your CV to Meg Kewley at DCS Recruitment via the link provided. DCS Recruitment and all associated companies are committed to creating a working environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly, regardless of gender, gender identity, disability, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, age, or nationality
Are you an Information Security expert looking to work for one of the UK's largest charities? British Heart Foundation (BHF) is undergoing a digital transformation and seeking an Information Security Manager to oversee Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) within the security team and ensure regulatory and policy compliance. Joining a dynamic and growing information security team at an exciting point in the charities history you ll collaborate with teams across British Heart Foundation (BHF) to protect BHF s objectives and integrity. Responsibilities include risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and maintaining a robust governance framework. Working within the Information Security GRC team, you'll enhance security, compliance, and risk posture in line with industry standards while maintaining ethical practices. Working arrangements This is a blended role, where your work will be dual located between your home and our London office. At BHF we believe in the power of being together, so our colleagues on blended contracts can expect to spend some time in their office, at least one day each week, on average. The use of our office spaces is driven in part by your role and the activities you need to do. This may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause. About you This opportunity would suit an experienced GRC professional who excels in a collaborative environment and has hands-on risk management and reporting experience. With previous experience within an InfoSec GRC team, you ll have strong knowledge of working with the following: • Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS) for a Tier 1 merchant • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) • NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) v2.0 • Critical Security Controls Libraries such as CIS Controls • Cyber Essential Plus (CEP) With proven experience in delivering complex GRC activities within a fast-paced and dynamic security domain, you ll have previous experience of working within a risk management framework as well as Cloud Security governance. To be successful in this role you ll also have the following skills and experience: • Effective at building relationships across a large complex organisation and influencing stakeholders. • Excellent communication and presentation skills, able to translate complex security-related matters into terms that are easily understood by colleagues. • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. • Able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. About us At BHF, we are focused on the urgent need to fund more research into heart and circulatory diseases like heart diseases, stroke, vascular dementia and the conditions that cause them, to find answers fit for 21st century challenges. We are independent, have more than fifty years of breakthroughs under our belts and we won t stop until we beat heartbreak forever. We value and respect every individual s unique contribution, celebrate diversity, and make inclusion part of what we do every day. Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Igniting Change, along with our internal EDI group, Kaleidoscope, and a growing number of employee network groups (our Affinity Groups), help us create an environment where all our colleagues and volunteers can succeed. Benefits To find out more about the benefits available at BHF please download our benefits document at the bottom of our advert page. How to apply It s quick and easy to apply for a role at BHF. Just click on the apply button below. All you ll need is an up-to-date CV and a supporting statement, outlining your interest in the role and how you meet the role s criteria. As part of our commitment to be an inclusive employer and ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for this role, the BHF will use anonymous CV software as part of the application journey. Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us.
15/10/2025
Full time
Are you an Information Security expert looking to work for one of the UK's largest charities? British Heart Foundation (BHF) is undergoing a digital transformation and seeking an Information Security Manager to oversee Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) within the security team and ensure regulatory and policy compliance. Joining a dynamic and growing information security team at an exciting point in the charities history you ll collaborate with teams across British Heart Foundation (BHF) to protect BHF s objectives and integrity. Responsibilities include risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and maintaining a robust governance framework. Working within the Information Security GRC team, you'll enhance security, compliance, and risk posture in line with industry standards while maintaining ethical practices. Working arrangements This is a blended role, where your work will be dual located between your home and our London office. At BHF we believe in the power of being together, so our colleagues on blended contracts can expect to spend some time in their office, at least one day each week, on average. The use of our office spaces is driven in part by your role and the activities you need to do. This may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause. About you This opportunity would suit an experienced GRC professional who excels in a collaborative environment and has hands-on risk management and reporting experience. With previous experience within an InfoSec GRC team, you ll have strong knowledge of working with the following: • Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS) for a Tier 1 merchant • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) • NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) v2.0 • Critical Security Controls Libraries such as CIS Controls • Cyber Essential Plus (CEP) With proven experience in delivering complex GRC activities within a fast-paced and dynamic security domain, you ll have previous experience of working within a risk management framework as well as Cloud Security governance. To be successful in this role you ll also have the following skills and experience: • Effective at building relationships across a large complex organisation and influencing stakeholders. • Excellent communication and presentation skills, able to translate complex security-related matters into terms that are easily understood by colleagues. • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. • Able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. About us At BHF, we are focused on the urgent need to fund more research into heart and circulatory diseases like heart diseases, stroke, vascular dementia and the conditions that cause them, to find answers fit for 21st century challenges. We are independent, have more than fifty years of breakthroughs under our belts and we won t stop until we beat heartbreak forever. We value and respect every individual s unique contribution, celebrate diversity, and make inclusion part of what we do every day. Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Igniting Change, along with our internal EDI group, Kaleidoscope, and a growing number of employee network groups (our Affinity Groups), help us create an environment where all our colleagues and volunteers can succeed. Benefits To find out more about the benefits available at BHF please download our benefits document at the bottom of our advert page. How to apply It s quick and easy to apply for a role at BHF. Just click on the apply button below. All you ll need is an up-to-date CV and a supporting statement, outlining your interest in the role and how you meet the role s criteria. As part of our commitment to be an inclusive employer and ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for this role, the BHF will use anonymous CV software as part of the application journey. Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us.
Oracle Developer - Reporting Contract Inside IR35 Reading (1- 2 days a week onsite) Are you an experienced Oracle Fusion Developer looking to take on a challenging and rewarding role? This company is seeking a talented individual to lead the Reporting Workstream for a major transformation project, migrating HR and Payroll functions from on-premise Oracle E-business Suite to Oracle HCM Cloud. As the Oracle Fusion Developer, you will be responsible for working in a small team of reporting analyst/developers, ensuring that the reporting requirements for the new solution are captured, designed, and developed in line with business needs. You will work closely with business stakeholders, internal IT teams, and a System Integrator to deliver a seamless reporting solution. Using tools such as OTBI and BI Publisher Key responsibilities of the Oracle Fusion Developer include: Leading the reporting workstream and acting as the primary point of contact for all reporting activities Assessing and resolving reporting gaps and change impacts resulting from the migration to Oracle Cloud HCM Managing the successful testing and acceptance of reporting solutions Providing leadership and direction to a team of reporting analysts Collaborating with Cyber Security and Data Protection teams to ensure data compliance Qualifications and Experience To be successful in this Oracle Fusion Developer role, you will need: Demonstrable experience leading reporting workstreams for Oracle HCM Cloud implementations Strong understanding of EBS HR and Payroll processes and data structures Familiarity with the Oracle Cloud HCM data model and functionality Proficiency in using reporting tools such as OTBI, BI Publisher, and dashboards Experience working with System Integrators and managing third-party relationships Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills A background in working on projects, preferably with larger companies Understanding of UK/EU GDPR data compliance as it relates to HR data Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
15/10/2025
Contractor
Oracle Developer - Reporting Contract Inside IR35 Reading (1- 2 days a week onsite) Are you an experienced Oracle Fusion Developer looking to take on a challenging and rewarding role? This company is seeking a talented individual to lead the Reporting Workstream for a major transformation project, migrating HR and Payroll functions from on-premise Oracle E-business Suite to Oracle HCM Cloud. As the Oracle Fusion Developer, you will be responsible for working in a small team of reporting analyst/developers, ensuring that the reporting requirements for the new solution are captured, designed, and developed in line with business needs. You will work closely with business stakeholders, internal IT teams, and a System Integrator to deliver a seamless reporting solution. Using tools such as OTBI and BI Publisher Key responsibilities of the Oracle Fusion Developer include: Leading the reporting workstream and acting as the primary point of contact for all reporting activities Assessing and resolving reporting gaps and change impacts resulting from the migration to Oracle Cloud HCM Managing the successful testing and acceptance of reporting solutions Providing leadership and direction to a team of reporting analysts Collaborating with Cyber Security and Data Protection teams to ensure data compliance Qualifications and Experience To be successful in this Oracle Fusion Developer role, you will need: Demonstrable experience leading reporting workstreams for Oracle HCM Cloud implementations Strong understanding of EBS HR and Payroll processes and data structures Familiarity with the Oracle Cloud HCM data model and functionality Proficiency in using reporting tools such as OTBI, BI Publisher, and dashboards Experience working with System Integrators and managing third-party relationships Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills A background in working on projects, preferably with larger companies Understanding of UK/EU GDPR data compliance as it relates to HR data Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Manual Tester (DV Security Clearance) Position Description Are you an experienced Test Analyst with a background in secure or classified programmes, ready to contribute to projects of national importance? Step into a role where you'll challenge the complex to strengthen security and help protect what matters most. As a DV Cleared Test Analyst, you'll work on highly sensitive programmes, ensuring the quality and reliability of systems that underpin the UK's national interests. The Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit in CGI is a true IT Systems Integrator. We work, build and operate bespoke, technically complex, mission-critical systems which help our clients keep us all safe and secure. We bring innovation to our clients using proven and emerging technologies, agile delivery processes and our deep expertise across the breadth of space, defence, intelligence, aerospace and maritime, all underpinned by our end-to-end cyber capability. We work collaboratively with global technology companies, cutting edge SMEs and academia to deliver the optimal solution for each client. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named one of the 'World's Best Employers' by Forbes magazine. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a member not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Due to the highly secure nature of this role, you must either already hold, or be eligible to obtain, Developed Vetting (DV) - the highest level of UK Security Clearance. To be eligible, you must be a sole UK national (i.e. not hold dual nationality). Please note that this role is based full-time on a secure client site near Reading due to the sensitive nature of the work involved. Your future duties and responsibilities As a DV Cleared Manual Tester at CGI, you'll play a key role in ensuring the reliability and effectiveness of mission-critical systems within our Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit. You will be embedded within Agile delivery teams, collaborating closely with developers, infrastructure specialists and project managers to deliver high-quality solutions that make a real-world impact. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to national security while working in a fast-paced, technically challenging environment. You will be responsible for designing and executing both manual and automated tests using the most appropriate tools for each task. A strong eye for detail and excellent analytical skills will be essential in identifying defects, conducting preliminary investigations, and working with teams to resolve issues. As part of a collaborative Agile setup, you'll attend daily stand-ups and planning sessions, ensuring testing is well-integrated into the development lifecycle. You'll thrive in this role if you enjoy problem-solving, continuously improving test coverage and quality, and working with cutting-edge technologies in highly secure environments. CGI will provide ongoing training and development to support your growth within the role, and you'll benefit from working on projects with real meaning and purpose. Key responsibilities include: Test Strategy & Planning • Define and maintain comprehensive test plans for infrastructure and DevOps workflows, including environment provisioning, CI/CD pipelines, container orchestration, and cloud services. • Collaborate with product owners, DevOps engineers, and architects during sprint planning to ensure test coverage aligns with user stories and infrastructure-as-code deliverables. Manual & Automated Test Development • Design, develop and execute manual tests for infrastructure components (e.g., server builds, network configurations, storage systems) and automated scripts for regression, integration, and acceptance testing. • Author and maintain automated test suites using tools such as Selenium, Robot Framework, or custom Python/Bash scripts, integrating seamlessly with Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or Azure DevOps pipelines. Infrastructure Testing & Validation • Provision and validate ephemeral test environments using Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, or CloudFormation, ensuring consistency with production configurations. • Execute infrastructure smoke tests, configuration drift checks, and idempotency validations through IaC testing frameworks (e.g., Terratest, InSpec). CI/CD Integration • Embed automated test execution within build pipelines-triggering unit, integration, and end-to-end tests on code commits and pull-requests. • Monitor pipeline health and test results; collaborate with DevOps to optimize build times, parallelize tests, and reduce pipeline flakiness. Result Analysis & Root Cause • Analyze test outputs, system logs, and metrics (e.g., via ELK Stack or Prometheus/Grafana) to pinpoint failures and performance regressions. • Lead root-cause investigations for infrastructure incidents, producing clear post-mortem reports and remediation recommendations. Defect Management • Log, triage, and track defects in Jira (or equivalent), ensuring clear reproduction steps, priority ranking, and lifecycle management through to closure. • Collaborate with development and operations teams on bug fixes, retesting, and verifying patches in staging and production-mirroring environments. Quality & Best Practices • Champion infrastructure and security testing best practices, including vulnerability scanning (e.g., OWASP ZAP, Nessus), compliance checks, and disaster-recovery validations. • Contribute to continuous improvement by proposing new testing tools, frameworks, and process enhancements to raise overall system reliability and observability. Agile & Cross-Functional Collaboration • Actively participate in daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, backlog grooming, and retrospectives, bringing a testing perspective to ensure quality is "shifted left." • Work hand-in-hand with developers, SREs, and cloud engineers to embed test hooks, shared dashboards, and automated health checks into the delivery lifecycle. Required qualifications to be successful in this role To be successful in this role, you will have prior experience in a dedicated testing role, ideally within a secure or mission-critical environment. You'll bring a solid understanding of testing methodologies and a passion for ensuring software quality throughout the development lifecycle. Experience with Agile delivery frameworks, particularly SAFe, is highly desirable. You should be confident working with both manual and automated testing tools and have a proven ability to design effective test cases. Familiarity with test management tools such as ALM or TestRail will support you in documenting and tracking testing activity efficiently. An ISTQB Foundation Certification is a strong asset and shows your commitment to professional testing standards. A key part of this role involves problem investigation and root cause analysis, so strong analytical and communication skills are a must. You'll enjoy working as part of a collaborative team, contributing your insights to improve outcomes and drive quality. Given the sensitive nature of the work, a calm, professional approach and discretion are essential. You'll need: • A solid track record within a software testing role • Experience with Continuous Integration tools • Proven ability to design and run manual or automated tests • Proficiency with test management tools such as ALM or TestRail • ISTQB Foundation Certification • Familiarity with Agile frameworks such as SAFe Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
15/10/2025
Full time
Manual Tester (DV Security Clearance) Position Description Are you an experienced Test Analyst with a background in secure or classified programmes, ready to contribute to projects of national importance? Step into a role where you'll challenge the complex to strengthen security and help protect what matters most. As a DV Cleared Test Analyst, you'll work on highly sensitive programmes, ensuring the quality and reliability of systems that underpin the UK's national interests. The Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit in CGI is a true IT Systems Integrator. We work, build and operate bespoke, technically complex, mission-critical systems which help our clients keep us all safe and secure. We bring innovation to our clients using proven and emerging technologies, agile delivery processes and our deep expertise across the breadth of space, defence, intelligence, aerospace and maritime, all underpinned by our end-to-end cyber capability. We work collaboratively with global technology companies, cutting edge SMEs and academia to deliver the optimal solution for each client. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named one of the 'World's Best Employers' by Forbes magazine. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a member not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Due to the highly secure nature of this role, you must either already hold, or be eligible to obtain, Developed Vetting (DV) - the highest level of UK Security Clearance. To be eligible, you must be a sole UK national (i.e. not hold dual nationality). Please note that this role is based full-time on a secure client site near Reading due to the sensitive nature of the work involved. Your future duties and responsibilities As a DV Cleared Manual Tester at CGI, you'll play a key role in ensuring the reliability and effectiveness of mission-critical systems within our Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit. You will be embedded within Agile delivery teams, collaborating closely with developers, infrastructure specialists and project managers to deliver high-quality solutions that make a real-world impact. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to national security while working in a fast-paced, technically challenging environment. You will be responsible for designing and executing both manual and automated tests using the most appropriate tools for each task. A strong eye for detail and excellent analytical skills will be essential in identifying defects, conducting preliminary investigations, and working with teams to resolve issues. As part of a collaborative Agile setup, you'll attend daily stand-ups and planning sessions, ensuring testing is well-integrated into the development lifecycle. You'll thrive in this role if you enjoy problem-solving, continuously improving test coverage and quality, and working with cutting-edge technologies in highly secure environments. CGI will provide ongoing training and development to support your growth within the role, and you'll benefit from working on projects with real meaning and purpose. Key responsibilities include: Test Strategy & Planning • Define and maintain comprehensive test plans for infrastructure and DevOps workflows, including environment provisioning, CI/CD pipelines, container orchestration, and cloud services. • Collaborate with product owners, DevOps engineers, and architects during sprint planning to ensure test coverage aligns with user stories and infrastructure-as-code deliverables. Manual & Automated Test Development • Design, develop and execute manual tests for infrastructure components (e.g., server builds, network configurations, storage systems) and automated scripts for regression, integration, and acceptance testing. • Author and maintain automated test suites using tools such as Selenium, Robot Framework, or custom Python/Bash scripts, integrating seamlessly with Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or Azure DevOps pipelines. Infrastructure Testing & Validation • Provision and validate ephemeral test environments using Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, or CloudFormation, ensuring consistency with production configurations. • Execute infrastructure smoke tests, configuration drift checks, and idempotency validations through IaC testing frameworks (e.g., Terratest, InSpec). CI/CD Integration • Embed automated test execution within build pipelines-triggering unit, integration, and end-to-end tests on code commits and pull-requests. • Monitor pipeline health and test results; collaborate with DevOps to optimize build times, parallelize tests, and reduce pipeline flakiness. Result Analysis & Root Cause • Analyze test outputs, system logs, and metrics (e.g., via ELK Stack or Prometheus/Grafana) to pinpoint failures and performance regressions. • Lead root-cause investigations for infrastructure incidents, producing clear post-mortem reports and remediation recommendations. Defect Management • Log, triage, and track defects in Jira (or equivalent), ensuring clear reproduction steps, priority ranking, and lifecycle management through to closure. • Collaborate with development and operations teams on bug fixes, retesting, and verifying patches in staging and production-mirroring environments. Quality & Best Practices • Champion infrastructure and security testing best practices, including vulnerability scanning (e.g., OWASP ZAP, Nessus), compliance checks, and disaster-recovery validations. • Contribute to continuous improvement by proposing new testing tools, frameworks, and process enhancements to raise overall system reliability and observability. Agile & Cross-Functional Collaboration • Actively participate in daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, backlog grooming, and retrospectives, bringing a testing perspective to ensure quality is "shifted left." • Work hand-in-hand with developers, SREs, and cloud engineers to embed test hooks, shared dashboards, and automated health checks into the delivery lifecycle. Required qualifications to be successful in this role To be successful in this role, you will have prior experience in a dedicated testing role, ideally within a secure or mission-critical environment. You'll bring a solid understanding of testing methodologies and a passion for ensuring software quality throughout the development lifecycle. Experience with Agile delivery frameworks, particularly SAFe, is highly desirable. You should be confident working with both manual and automated testing tools and have a proven ability to design effective test cases. Familiarity with test management tools such as ALM or TestRail will support you in documenting and tracking testing activity efficiently. An ISTQB Foundation Certification is a strong asset and shows your commitment to professional testing standards. A key part of this role involves problem investigation and root cause analysis, so strong analytical and communication skills are a must. You'll enjoy working as part of a collaborative team, contributing your insights to improve outcomes and drive quality. Given the sensitive nature of the work, a calm, professional approach and discretion are essential. You'll need: • A solid track record within a software testing role • Experience with Continuous Integration tools • Proven ability to design and run manual or automated tests • Proficiency with test management tools such as ALM or TestRail • ISTQB Foundation Certification • Familiarity with Agile frameworks such as SAFe Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
CYBER SECURITY ANALYST SECURITY OPERATIONS CENTER (SOC). Summer-Browning Associates is supporting our client in the Central Government who is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst for an initial 12-month assignment, with the possibility of extension. Location: London Hybrid Remote The ideal candidates will hold active DV clearance and have a proven background in Cyber Security, with the following skills and experience: Experience in SOC operations, incident response, and forensic analysis. Proficiency in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), including tools such as Splunk, Defender, and Tenable Threat Modelling System solutions, as well as with IDS/IPS and vulnerability scanners. Ability to perform triage of security events to determine their scope, priority, and impact, while making recommendations for efficient remediation. Experience in network security principles, firewalls, and access control mechanisms. Preferred Qualifications: - Industry certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISM, CEH, or GIAC are highly desirable. To apply, please submit your latest CV for review.
15/10/2025
Contractor
CYBER SECURITY ANALYST SECURITY OPERATIONS CENTER (SOC). Summer-Browning Associates is supporting our client in the Central Government who is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst for an initial 12-month assignment, with the possibility of extension. Location: London Hybrid Remote The ideal candidates will hold active DV clearance and have a proven background in Cyber Security, with the following skills and experience: Experience in SOC operations, incident response, and forensic analysis. Proficiency in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), including tools such as Splunk, Defender, and Tenable Threat Modelling System solutions, as well as with IDS/IPS and vulnerability scanners. Ability to perform triage of security events to determine their scope, priority, and impact, while making recommendations for efficient remediation. Experience in network security principles, firewalls, and access control mechanisms. Preferred Qualifications: - Industry certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISM, CEH, or GIAC are highly desirable. To apply, please submit your latest CV for review.
Job Specification Role Title: Technical Applications Manager Business Area: Business Support Reporting To: Head of Enterprise Applications Location: Remote (with travel to Warwick and other UK sites as required) Rate: TBC 6 months with potential extension Role Purpose The Technical Applications Manager will lead the Enterprise Applications product team, responsible for managing the day-to-day service, maintenance, and delivery of minor system enhancements across a complex enterprise application landscape. The role will play a key part in driving continuous improvement, leading technical upgrades, and supporting integration activities as part of the wider business transformation. Key Responsibilities Lead the delivery of the Enterprise Applications service to ensure technology supports the overall business strategy. Manage a team of internal staff and external partners responsible for the development, implementation, and support of enterprise applications. Mentor and develop team members including solution architects, product owners, engineers, and business analysts to foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and high performance. Oversee day-to-day operations of enterprise applications, ensuring reliable and efficient service delivery. Maintain and optimise key enterprise systems such as: ERP: Oracle E-Business Suite CRM: Salesforce HR: Oracle HCM Document Management: Oracle WebCenter Plus, other business-critical applications as required. Develop and maintain technical application roadmaps, scheduling upgrades to maintain security compliance and evergreen software versions. Lead Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery planning and testing to ensure application resilience. Manage third-party vendor relationships and strategic partners through regular engagement and quarterly business reviews. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business leaders, IT, and departmental heads, to deliver fit-for-purpose application solutions that enhance operational effectiveness. Ensure all enterprise application processes comply with IT General Controls (ITGC) , internal governance standards, and data protection regulations. Implement and maintain strong security controls to protect data integrity and mitigate cyber risks. Oversee financial management and FinOps operations, including SaaS subscriptions, capital and operational expenditure, and vendor performance management. Experience and Skills Required Proven experience leading enterprise application teams in a complex business environment. Strong technical background with deep knowledge of IT systems, integrations, and application architecture. Experience in leading application modernisation or digital transformation programmes. Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate and influence at all levels, including C-suite. Strategic mindset with the ability to adopt a hands-on approach when required. Demonstrable experience in vendor and partner management , ideally with Oracle and Salesforce ecosystems. Strong understanding of security, compliance, and governance frameworks. Commercial awareness and budget management experience. Personal Attributes Proactive, innovative, and outcome-focused. Confident leader with a collaborative and engaging management style. Able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
15/10/2025
Contractor
Job Specification Role Title: Technical Applications Manager Business Area: Business Support Reporting To: Head of Enterprise Applications Location: Remote (with travel to Warwick and other UK sites as required) Rate: TBC 6 months with potential extension Role Purpose The Technical Applications Manager will lead the Enterprise Applications product team, responsible for managing the day-to-day service, maintenance, and delivery of minor system enhancements across a complex enterprise application landscape. The role will play a key part in driving continuous improvement, leading technical upgrades, and supporting integration activities as part of the wider business transformation. Key Responsibilities Lead the delivery of the Enterprise Applications service to ensure technology supports the overall business strategy. Manage a team of internal staff and external partners responsible for the development, implementation, and support of enterprise applications. Mentor and develop team members including solution architects, product owners, engineers, and business analysts to foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and high performance. Oversee day-to-day operations of enterprise applications, ensuring reliable and efficient service delivery. Maintain and optimise key enterprise systems such as: ERP: Oracle E-Business Suite CRM: Salesforce HR: Oracle HCM Document Management: Oracle WebCenter Plus, other business-critical applications as required. Develop and maintain technical application roadmaps, scheduling upgrades to maintain security compliance and evergreen software versions. Lead Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery planning and testing to ensure application resilience. Manage third-party vendor relationships and strategic partners through regular engagement and quarterly business reviews. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business leaders, IT, and departmental heads, to deliver fit-for-purpose application solutions that enhance operational effectiveness. Ensure all enterprise application processes comply with IT General Controls (ITGC) , internal governance standards, and data protection regulations. Implement and maintain strong security controls to protect data integrity and mitigate cyber risks. Oversee financial management and FinOps operations, including SaaS subscriptions, capital and operational expenditure, and vendor performance management. Experience and Skills Required Proven experience leading enterprise application teams in a complex business environment. Strong technical background with deep knowledge of IT systems, integrations, and application architecture. Experience in leading application modernisation or digital transformation programmes. Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate and influence at all levels, including C-suite. Strategic mindset with the ability to adopt a hands-on approach when required. Demonstrable experience in vendor and partner management , ideally with Oracle and Salesforce ecosystems. Strong understanding of security, compliance, and governance frameworks. Commercial awareness and budget management experience. Personal Attributes Proactive, innovative, and outcome-focused. Confident leader with a collaborative and engaging management style. Able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Incident Response (CSIRT) / SOC Level 3 Analyst Location: Crawley (Hybrid) Department: Information Systems Type: Contract Full-time Outside IR35 About the Role My client is seeking an experienced Incident Response (CSIRT) / Security Operations Centre (SOC) Level 3 Analyst to join their Information Systems directorate, based in Crawley. In this critical role, you'll respond to high-severity cyber incidents and escalated security events, leveraging your technical expertise, analytical mindset, and industry-standard tools to contain, eradicate, and recover from cyber threats. Your work will directly contribute to safeguarding my client's network systems, operational technology, and customer data from emerging and sophisticated cyber risks. Key Responsibilities As a senior member of the Security Operations team, you will: Lead the response to escalated and high-severity cyber incidents, ensuring rapid containment and recovery. Conduct advanced threat hunting across IT and OT environments to identify and eliminate hidden threats. Develop and enhance SOC policies, playbooks, and incident response processes to align with industry best practices. Collaborate with the Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) and internal teams to ensure complete log source integration and effective alert correlation across cloud and on-prem environments. Support and develop the organisation's SOAR platform, creating automated workflows and improving response efficiency. Perform digital forensics investigations, analysing logs, network data, and system artefacts to determine root causes. Participate in cyber crisis simulation exercises and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance resilience. Contribute to security audits and compliance efforts (e.g. ISO 27001, NCSC CAF, GDPR). Mentor Level 1 and Level 2 SOC Analysts, helping to build team capability and knowledge. About You You'll bring a combination of technical expertise, analytical acumen, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving. Essential Qualifications & Experience Proven experience in a SOC Level 2 or Level 3 role, with demonstrable expertise in incident response and advanced threat hunting. A degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, IT, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience. Industry-recognised certifications such as CISSP, GIAC/GCIA/GCIH, AZ-500, CEH, CASP+, or SIEM-specific training. Strong knowledge of SIEM, SOAR, EDR, IDS/IPS, NAC, DLP, and related security technologies. Familiarity with frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, CIS, and ISO/IEC 27001/27002. Hands-on experience with tools such as FortiSIEM, Q-Radar, Microsoft Defender, Darktrace, Microsoft Sentinel, or similar platforms. Experience in forensic analysis, red-team exercises, and crisis simulation activities. Desirable Experience managing or supporting both IT and OT environments. In-depth understanding of adversarial TTPs and complex threat landscapes.
14/10/2025
Contractor
Incident Response (CSIRT) / SOC Level 3 Analyst Location: Crawley (Hybrid) Department: Information Systems Type: Contract Full-time Outside IR35 About the Role My client is seeking an experienced Incident Response (CSIRT) / Security Operations Centre (SOC) Level 3 Analyst to join their Information Systems directorate, based in Crawley. In this critical role, you'll respond to high-severity cyber incidents and escalated security events, leveraging your technical expertise, analytical mindset, and industry-standard tools to contain, eradicate, and recover from cyber threats. Your work will directly contribute to safeguarding my client's network systems, operational technology, and customer data from emerging and sophisticated cyber risks. Key Responsibilities As a senior member of the Security Operations team, you will: Lead the response to escalated and high-severity cyber incidents, ensuring rapid containment and recovery. Conduct advanced threat hunting across IT and OT environments to identify and eliminate hidden threats. Develop and enhance SOC policies, playbooks, and incident response processes to align with industry best practices. Collaborate with the Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) and internal teams to ensure complete log source integration and effective alert correlation across cloud and on-prem environments. Support and develop the organisation's SOAR platform, creating automated workflows and improving response efficiency. Perform digital forensics investigations, analysing logs, network data, and system artefacts to determine root causes. Participate in cyber crisis simulation exercises and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance resilience. Contribute to security audits and compliance efforts (e.g. ISO 27001, NCSC CAF, GDPR). Mentor Level 1 and Level 2 SOC Analysts, helping to build team capability and knowledge. About You You'll bring a combination of technical expertise, analytical acumen, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving. Essential Qualifications & Experience Proven experience in a SOC Level 2 or Level 3 role, with demonstrable expertise in incident response and advanced threat hunting. A degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, IT, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience. Industry-recognised certifications such as CISSP, GIAC/GCIA/GCIH, AZ-500, CEH, CASP+, or SIEM-specific training. Strong knowledge of SIEM, SOAR, EDR, IDS/IPS, NAC, DLP, and related security technologies. Familiarity with frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, CIS, and ISO/IEC 27001/27002. Hands-on experience with tools such as FortiSIEM, Q-Radar, Microsoft Defender, Darktrace, Microsoft Sentinel, or similar platforms. Experience in forensic analysis, red-team exercises, and crisis simulation activities. Desirable Experience managing or supporting both IT and OT environments. In-depth understanding of adversarial TTPs and complex threat landscapes.
Security Analyst 3 months - with extensions London - hybrid 400 per day inside IR35 - Umbrella only Active or lapsed SC Security Clearance required The Role As a Cyber Security Analyst in the Cyber Operations workstream, you will report to the Operational Cyber Security Architect and support BAU cyber activities across the organisation. You will play a key role in helping the department detect, respond to, and manage cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and operational risks. You will work closely with technical teams, service owners, and delivery partners to ensure robust security controls are in place and actively monitored. The role is hands-on and well-suited to someone who is proactive, curious, and eager to go beyond the call of duty to protect the clients digital estate. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Coordinating and supporting cyber requests, using predefined playbooks and processes Supporting vulnerability identification, triage, and remediation, including follow-up with relevant technical teams. Monitoring and analysing alerts and logs from LogRhythm, CyberArk, Semperis and other security tools, but experience with other cyber tools would also suffice. Participating in the change management process to ensure proposed changes are reviewed for security risk. Contributing to penetration testing planning, coordination and tracking of remediation. Maintaining risk logs and status dashboards for security findings and control effectiveness. Supporting reviews of cloud and on-premises systems to validate secure configurations. Conducting general risk assessments of new applications or tools being used within the organisation. Experience in co-ordination of the requirements to meet ISO27001 & the Cyber Essentials+ certification. Administrative requirements of PAM tool. (CyberArk) Experience Experience administrating PAM solutions, such as CyberArk - MANDATORY Working understanding of security operations, threat detection, and incident response. Experience using SIEM and security tooling for triage and log analysis. Experience tracking and managing vulnerabilities using industry frameworks. Familiarity with enterprise systems including Microsoft 365 and Azure AD. Experience working in a digital service or infrastructure team undergoing change. Experience engaging across teams to investigate issues and improve controls. Technical Experience administrating PAM solutions, such as CyberArk. Hands-on experience with tools such as LogRhythm, Semperis. Understanding of NCSC cyber security principles and good practice. Familiarity with change and configuration management from a cyber perspective. Working knowledge of ISO 27001 or NIST standards. Relevant certifications (e.g., Security+, CySA+, CISMP) are desirable. If you are interested, please apply at first instance!
14/10/2025
Contractor
Security Analyst 3 months - with extensions London - hybrid 400 per day inside IR35 - Umbrella only Active or lapsed SC Security Clearance required The Role As a Cyber Security Analyst in the Cyber Operations workstream, you will report to the Operational Cyber Security Architect and support BAU cyber activities across the organisation. You will play a key role in helping the department detect, respond to, and manage cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and operational risks. You will work closely with technical teams, service owners, and delivery partners to ensure robust security controls are in place and actively monitored. The role is hands-on and well-suited to someone who is proactive, curious, and eager to go beyond the call of duty to protect the clients digital estate. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Coordinating and supporting cyber requests, using predefined playbooks and processes Supporting vulnerability identification, triage, and remediation, including follow-up with relevant technical teams. Monitoring and analysing alerts and logs from LogRhythm, CyberArk, Semperis and other security tools, but experience with other cyber tools would also suffice. Participating in the change management process to ensure proposed changes are reviewed for security risk. Contributing to penetration testing planning, coordination and tracking of remediation. Maintaining risk logs and status dashboards for security findings and control effectiveness. Supporting reviews of cloud and on-premises systems to validate secure configurations. Conducting general risk assessments of new applications or tools being used within the organisation. Experience in co-ordination of the requirements to meet ISO27001 & the Cyber Essentials+ certification. Administrative requirements of PAM tool. (CyberArk) Experience Experience administrating PAM solutions, such as CyberArk - MANDATORY Working understanding of security operations, threat detection, and incident response. Experience using SIEM and security tooling for triage and log analysis. Experience tracking and managing vulnerabilities using industry frameworks. Familiarity with enterprise systems including Microsoft 365 and Azure AD. Experience working in a digital service or infrastructure team undergoing change. Experience engaging across teams to investigate issues and improve controls. Technical Experience administrating PAM solutions, such as CyberArk. Hands-on experience with tools such as LogRhythm, Semperis. Understanding of NCSC cyber security principles and good practice. Familiarity with change and configuration management from a cyber perspective. Working knowledge of ISO 27001 or NIST standards. Relevant certifications (e.g., Security+, CySA+, CISMP) are desirable. If you are interested, please apply at first instance!
Technical Applications Manager - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract Can work remotely but must be available to travel to our offices or customers as and when required. Job Summary We are currently looking for an experienced Technical Applications Manager who will lead Telents Enterprise Applications product team who are responsible for managing the day-to-day application service and delivery of system enhancements, projects, major incidents and support. Working closely with the wider IT leadership to deliver technical application upgrades and supporting the integration of Telents application estate into M Group. Key Deliverables - Lead the delivery of Telents Enterprise Application service to ensure technology supports the delivery of Telents business strategy. - Manage a team of internal, and external partners, specialists responsible for the development, implementation, and support of enterprise applications. - Support the team, including solution architects, product owners, engineers and business analysts, fostering a culture of high performance, innovation, and continuous improvement - Oversee the day-to-day operations of enterprise applications, to ensure efficient and seamless operations. - Oversee the maintenance of enterprise applications such as ERP (Oracle E-Business Suite), CRM (Salesforce), HR (Oracle HCM), Oracle Fusion, Document Management (Oracle WebCenter) and other business critical products. - Develop technical application roadmaps in collaboration with key business users to schedule and deliver application upgrades, ensuring vulnerabilities are removed asap and application software versions remain evergreen. - Lead Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery activities to ensure continued service resilience across the application estate. - Work in partnership with procurement and the business to effectively manage 3rd party application partners, through regular engagement and quarterly business reviews. - Work closely with cross-functional teams, including business leaders, department heads, and IT professionals, to understand their requirements, provide solutions, and deliver applications that enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness. - Ensure enterprise application processes comply with ITGC, internal policies relevant industry standards, data protection regulations - Implement appropriate security measures and controls to safeguard data integrity and protect against cyber threats. - Manage the budget and Fin ops operations, including Saas subscription, capital and operational expenses, and maintain relationships with external service providers and vendors. What will you bring - Extensive knowledge of IT systems and technical integrations to a high degree of technical skill. - Experience in ensuring the day-to-day smooth running of the EA operations, enhancements, support projects and some involvement with application modernisation programmes. - Strong Stakeholder Management and communications skills, with the ability to communicate and influence at all levels (inc. C-level) - Ability to work in a highly dynamic environment and able to switch from strategic to tactical hands-on approach - Experience in vendor management, previous experience of managing strategic partners including Oracle and Salesforce. - Windows, SQL and SDLC knowledge What we offer: - A career at Telent can span sectors, roles, technologies and customers giving you the opportunity to develop, learn new skills and make an impact. We are growing and we rely on our committed Team to deliver. - We nurture the talent that makes this happen, by our on-going commitment to creating an inclusive culture that respects and values difference, that celebrates diverse ideas. We want everyone be themselves and to thrive at work. - Benefits include: - 26 days annual leave per annum plus Bank Holidays - Pension - Life Assurance - Healthcare - On-line discount store
13/10/2025
Seasonal
Technical Applications Manager - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract Can work remotely but must be available to travel to our offices or customers as and when required. Job Summary We are currently looking for an experienced Technical Applications Manager who will lead Telents Enterprise Applications product team who are responsible for managing the day-to-day application service and delivery of system enhancements, projects, major incidents and support. Working closely with the wider IT leadership to deliver technical application upgrades and supporting the integration of Telents application estate into M Group. Key Deliverables - Lead the delivery of Telents Enterprise Application service to ensure technology supports the delivery of Telents business strategy. - Manage a team of internal, and external partners, specialists responsible for the development, implementation, and support of enterprise applications. - Support the team, including solution architects, product owners, engineers and business analysts, fostering a culture of high performance, innovation, and continuous improvement - Oversee the day-to-day operations of enterprise applications, to ensure efficient and seamless operations. - Oversee the maintenance of enterprise applications such as ERP (Oracle E-Business Suite), CRM (Salesforce), HR (Oracle HCM), Oracle Fusion, Document Management (Oracle WebCenter) and other business critical products. - Develop technical application roadmaps in collaboration with key business users to schedule and deliver application upgrades, ensuring vulnerabilities are removed asap and application software versions remain evergreen. - Lead Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery activities to ensure continued service resilience across the application estate. - Work in partnership with procurement and the business to effectively manage 3rd party application partners, through regular engagement and quarterly business reviews. - Work closely with cross-functional teams, including business leaders, department heads, and IT professionals, to understand their requirements, provide solutions, and deliver applications that enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness. - Ensure enterprise application processes comply with ITGC, internal policies relevant industry standards, data protection regulations - Implement appropriate security measures and controls to safeguard data integrity and protect against cyber threats. - Manage the budget and Fin ops operations, including Saas subscription, capital and operational expenses, and maintain relationships with external service providers and vendors. What will you bring - Extensive knowledge of IT systems and technical integrations to a high degree of technical skill. - Experience in ensuring the day-to-day smooth running of the EA operations, enhancements, support projects and some involvement with application modernisation programmes. - Strong Stakeholder Management and communications skills, with the ability to communicate and influence at all levels (inc. C-level) - Ability to work in a highly dynamic environment and able to switch from strategic to tactical hands-on approach - Experience in vendor management, previous experience of managing strategic partners including Oracle and Salesforce. - Windows, SQL and SDLC knowledge What we offer: - A career at Telent can span sectors, roles, technologies and customers giving you the opportunity to develop, learn new skills and make an impact. We are growing and we rely on our committed Team to deliver. - We nurture the talent that makes this happen, by our on-going commitment to creating an inclusive culture that respects and values difference, that celebrates diverse ideas. We want everyone be themselves and to thrive at work. - Benefits include: - 26 days annual leave per annum plus Bank Holidays - Pension - Life Assurance - Healthcare - On-line discount store
2nd Line IT Support Analyst - Newbury - £30,000 to £35,500 + bonus Newbury/Berkshire growth organisation are looking to add a 2nd Line IT Support Analyst to their established team. With a customer centric approach the remit of this office based position will see you providing IT technical support across the group. Working within a Microsoft environment you will use your knowledge of IT and cyber security to resolve or escalate technical issues. Our client have an excellent culture and offer all positions with training and support. Key Responsibilities: Provide first line support to the business via phone, email, and in-person. Diagnose and troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues. Install, configure, and maintain computer hardware, software, systems, networks, printers, and scanners. Manage user accounts and permissions on various platforms (Active Directory, Office 365, etc.). Ensure timely resolution of issues and escalate complex problems to higher-level support when necessary. Qualifications and Skills: Experience in IT Support. Knowledge of Windows operating systems. Proficient in supporting Microsoft Office 365 and Active Directory. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Strong communication skills and excellent customer service. Driving licence. For more information on this Newbury/Berkshire based role please contact (see below) 2nd Line IT Support Analyst - Newbury - £30,000 to £35,500 + bonus
13/10/2025
Full time
2nd Line IT Support Analyst - Newbury - £30,000 to £35,500 + bonus Newbury/Berkshire growth organisation are looking to add a 2nd Line IT Support Analyst to their established team. With a customer centric approach the remit of this office based position will see you providing IT technical support across the group. Working within a Microsoft environment you will use your knowledge of IT and cyber security to resolve or escalate technical issues. Our client have an excellent culture and offer all positions with training and support. Key Responsibilities: Provide first line support to the business via phone, email, and in-person. Diagnose and troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues. Install, configure, and maintain computer hardware, software, systems, networks, printers, and scanners. Manage user accounts and permissions on various platforms (Active Directory, Office 365, etc.). Ensure timely resolution of issues and escalate complex problems to higher-level support when necessary. Qualifications and Skills: Experience in IT Support. Knowledge of Windows operating systems. Proficient in supporting Microsoft Office 365 and Active Directory. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Strong communication skills and excellent customer service. Driving licence. For more information on this Newbury/Berkshire based role please contact (see below) 2nd Line IT Support Analyst - Newbury - £30,000 to £35,500 + bonus
Cyber Security Analyst Location: Burton Upon Trent Salary: Up to 55,000 Benefits include Company Pension Scheme, Company Healthcare scheme, Flexible Working The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and managing threat and vulnerability management within the organisation. They will monitor, analyse and respond to security incidents and alerts. You will act as a security champion within the organisation, ensuring that security best practice is embedded within IT policies and procedures, and upskill the wider business to ensure heightened awareness in day-to-day activities. To be successful in the role you will have: Proven experience in threat and vulnerability management. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Defender, MDM solutions, Azure Security Centre and Entra. One or more relevant security qualifications, such as: CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security +, Microsoft SC-200 / AZ-500. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Passion for continuous learning and staying updated on emerging threats. Ability to translate technical risks into business impacts. Familiarity with SIEM tools and incident response processes. Closing date: 24th October Shortlist date: 25th October Interview date: TBC
10/10/2025
Full time
Cyber Security Analyst Location: Burton Upon Trent Salary: Up to 55,000 Benefits include Company Pension Scheme, Company Healthcare scheme, Flexible Working The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and managing threat and vulnerability management within the organisation. They will monitor, analyse and respond to security incidents and alerts. You will act as a security champion within the organisation, ensuring that security best practice is embedded within IT policies and procedures, and upskill the wider business to ensure heightened awareness in day-to-day activities. To be successful in the role you will have: Proven experience in threat and vulnerability management. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Defender, MDM solutions, Azure Security Centre and Entra. One or more relevant security qualifications, such as: CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security +, Microsoft SC-200 / AZ-500. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Passion for continuous learning and staying updated on emerging threats. Ability to translate technical risks into business impacts. Familiarity with SIEM tools and incident response processes. Closing date: 24th October Shortlist date: 25th October Interview date: TBC
Cyber Security Analyst Location: Burton Upon Trent Salary: Up to £55,000 Benefits include Company Pension Scheme, Company Healthcare scheme, Flexible Working The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and managing threat and vulnerability management within the organisation. They will monitor, analyse and respond to security incidents and alerts. You will act as a security champion within the organisation, ensuring that security best practice is embedded within IT policies and procedures, and upskill the wider business to ensure heightened awareness in day-to-day activities. To be successful in the role you will have: Proven experience in threat and vulnerability management. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Defender, MDM solutions, Azure Security Centre and Entra. One or more relevant security qualifications, such as: CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security +, Microsoft SC-200 / AZ-500. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Passion for continuous learning and staying updated on emerging threats. Ability to translate technical risks into business impacts. Familiarity with SIEM tools and incident response processes. Closing date: 24th October Shortlist date: 25th October Interview date: TBC
10/10/2025
Full time
Cyber Security Analyst Location: Burton Upon Trent Salary: Up to £55,000 Benefits include Company Pension Scheme, Company Healthcare scheme, Flexible Working The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and managing threat and vulnerability management within the organisation. They will monitor, analyse and respond to security incidents and alerts. You will act as a security champion within the organisation, ensuring that security best practice is embedded within IT policies and procedures, and upskill the wider business to ensure heightened awareness in day-to-day activities. To be successful in the role you will have: Proven experience in threat and vulnerability management. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Defender, MDM solutions, Azure Security Centre and Entra. One or more relevant security qualifications, such as: CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security +, Microsoft SC-200 / AZ-500. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Passion for continuous learning and staying updated on emerging threats. Ability to translate technical risks into business impacts. Familiarity with SIEM tools and incident response processes. Closing date: 24th October Shortlist date: 25th October Interview date: TBC
Service Desk Analyst Bournemouth - Permanent - £35,000-£38,000 - Hybrid VIQU have partnered with a leading multi-site organisation to recruit a Service Desk Analyst within their Group IT department, based in Bournemouth with hybrid flexibility. This is a newly created role in a modern End User Computing team, ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving, improving IT processes, and being the first line of defence in maintaining secure, high-quality service delivery across the business. Key Responsibilities of the Service Desk Analyst: Deliver first and second-line support across the Group, resolving incidents and service requests in line with SLAs. Support user onboarding, access control, and offboarding activities across Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), and Microsoft 365. Manage access requests and maintain compliance with GDPR, FCA, and other regulatory frameworks. Administer and support security policies such as Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and Single Sign-On (SSO). Contribute to automation and process improvement within IT support and access management workflows. Act as a key point of contact for IT-related queries, ensuring excellent communication and customer service. Maintain accurate documentation, asset records, and audit trails to support operational integrity. Key Requirements of the Service Desk Analyst: Proven experience in an IT Service Desk or technical support role within a medium to large organisation (1,000+ users). Strong working knowledge of Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), and Microsoft 365 administration. Familiarity with Joiner, Mover, Leaver (JML) processes, RBAC, MFA, and SSO. Experience with ITSM tools such as ServiceNow or Freshservice, and understanding of ITIL-based processes. Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tickets. Understanding of cybersecurity best practices and data protection regulations (GDPR, FCA). ITIL Foundation certification or relevant Microsoft qualification (desirable). Service Desk Analyst Bournemouth - Permanent - £35,000-£38,000 - Hybrid Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Belle Hegarty via the VIQU IT website or at (see below) Do you know someone great? We'll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply).
10/10/2025
Full time
Service Desk Analyst Bournemouth - Permanent - £35,000-£38,000 - Hybrid VIQU have partnered with a leading multi-site organisation to recruit a Service Desk Analyst within their Group IT department, based in Bournemouth with hybrid flexibility. This is a newly created role in a modern End User Computing team, ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving, improving IT processes, and being the first line of defence in maintaining secure, high-quality service delivery across the business. Key Responsibilities of the Service Desk Analyst: Deliver first and second-line support across the Group, resolving incidents and service requests in line with SLAs. Support user onboarding, access control, and offboarding activities across Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), and Microsoft 365. Manage access requests and maintain compliance with GDPR, FCA, and other regulatory frameworks. Administer and support security policies such as Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and Single Sign-On (SSO). Contribute to automation and process improvement within IT support and access management workflows. Act as a key point of contact for IT-related queries, ensuring excellent communication and customer service. Maintain accurate documentation, asset records, and audit trails to support operational integrity. Key Requirements of the Service Desk Analyst: Proven experience in an IT Service Desk or technical support role within a medium to large organisation (1,000+ users). Strong working knowledge of Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), and Microsoft 365 administration. Familiarity with Joiner, Mover, Leaver (JML) processes, RBAC, MFA, and SSO. Experience with ITSM tools such as ServiceNow or Freshservice, and understanding of ITIL-based processes. Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tickets. Understanding of cybersecurity best practices and data protection regulations (GDPR, FCA). ITIL Foundation certification or relevant Microsoft qualification (desirable). Service Desk Analyst Bournemouth - Permanent - £35,000-£38,000 - Hybrid Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Belle Hegarty via the VIQU IT website or at (see below) Do you know someone great? We'll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply).
SOC Operations Manager - Active SC, Azure, ISO27001, Energy Up to 800 per day - Inside IR35 Primarily remote - Occasional travel 3 - 6 months My client is an instantly recognisable consultancy who require a SOC Operations Manager with Active Security Clearance (SC), to lead the day-to-day operations of a Security Operations Centre. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll manage a team of analysts, drive incident response, and ensure the SOC delivers measurable value to a well-known end client within the Energy Sector. Key Requirements: Proven experience working within SOC management, within Energy / Construction / Utilities Holds an Active Security Clearance (SC) Hands on leadership and team management skills. Proven experience with Enterprise Technologies (SOC/SIEM/XDR). Strong working knowledge of M365 security features. Familiarity with cloud platforms, in particular Azure and/or AWS. Ability to effectively communicate SOC value to stakeholders through clear and efficient reporting. Clear knowledge of current cybersecurity threats and trends. Familiarity with NCSC CAF, ONR SyAPs, and ISO27001 frameworks. Nice to have: Experience in complex, regulated environments, especially Critical National Infrastructure (CNI). Awareness of SOAR platforms and automation in incident response. Immediate availability If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
10/10/2025
Contractor
SOC Operations Manager - Active SC, Azure, ISO27001, Energy Up to 800 per day - Inside IR35 Primarily remote - Occasional travel 3 - 6 months My client is an instantly recognisable consultancy who require a SOC Operations Manager with Active Security Clearance (SC), to lead the day-to-day operations of a Security Operations Centre. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll manage a team of analysts, drive incident response, and ensure the SOC delivers measurable value to a well-known end client within the Energy Sector. Key Requirements: Proven experience working within SOC management, within Energy / Construction / Utilities Holds an Active Security Clearance (SC) Hands on leadership and team management skills. Proven experience with Enterprise Technologies (SOC/SIEM/XDR). Strong working knowledge of M365 security features. Familiarity with cloud platforms, in particular Azure and/or AWS. Ability to effectively communicate SOC value to stakeholders through clear and efficient reporting. Clear knowledge of current cybersecurity threats and trends. Familiarity with NCSC CAF, ONR SyAPs, and ISO27001 frameworks. Nice to have: Experience in complex, regulated environments, especially Critical National Infrastructure (CNI). Awareness of SOAR platforms and automation in incident response. Immediate availability If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
SOC Operations Manager - Azure, ISO27001, Energy Up to 800 per day - Inside IR35 Primarily remote - Occasional travel 3 - 6 months My client is an instantly recognisable consultancy who require a SOC Operations Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of a Security Operations Centre. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll manage a team of analysts, drive incident response, and ensure the SOC delivers measurable value to a well-known end client within the Energy Sector. Key Requirements: Proven experience working within SOC management, within Energy / Construction / Utilities Hands on leadership and team management skills. Proven experience with Enterprise Technologies (SOC/SIEM/XDR). Strong working knowledge of M365 security features. Familiarity with cloud platforms, in particular Azure and/or AWS. Ability to effectively communicate SOC value to stakeholders through clear and efficient reporting. Clear knowledge of current cybersecurity threats and trends. Familiarity with NCSC CAF, ONR SyAPs, and ISO27001 frameworks. Nice to have: Experience in complex, regulated environments, especially Critical National Infrastructure (CNI). Awareness of SOAR platforms and automation in incident response. Immediate availability If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
09/10/2025
Contractor
SOC Operations Manager - Azure, ISO27001, Energy Up to 800 per day - Inside IR35 Primarily remote - Occasional travel 3 - 6 months My client is an instantly recognisable consultancy who require a SOC Operations Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of a Security Operations Centre. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll manage a team of analysts, drive incident response, and ensure the SOC delivers measurable value to a well-known end client within the Energy Sector. Key Requirements: Proven experience working within SOC management, within Energy / Construction / Utilities Hands on leadership and team management skills. Proven experience with Enterprise Technologies (SOC/SIEM/XDR). Strong working knowledge of M365 security features. Familiarity with cloud platforms, in particular Azure and/or AWS. Ability to effectively communicate SOC value to stakeholders through clear and efficient reporting. Clear knowledge of current cybersecurity threats and trends. Familiarity with NCSC CAF, ONR SyAPs, and ISO27001 frameworks. Nice to have: Experience in complex, regulated environments, especially Critical National Infrastructure (CNI). Awareness of SOAR platforms and automation in incident response. Immediate availability If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Are you ready to take your career to the next level in the world of cybersecurity? This company is offering an exceptional opportunity for a Cyber Risk Analyst to join their dynamic team and make a real impact. With a focus on innovation and a commitment to excellence, this organisation is at the forefront of tackling insider threats and safeguarding critical data. This role provides the perfect environment for professional growth, collaboration, and working on cutting-edge projects that truly matter. What You Will Do: - Monitor, investigate, and analyse insider-related alerts and activities across advanced security platforms, including SIEM, DLP, UEBA, and EDR. - Identify patterns, anomalies, and behaviours that could indicate insider threats such as data exfiltration, fraud, or misuse of privileges. - Conduct thorough behavioural risk assessments by combining technical data with contextual information. - Lead insider threat investigations from triage through closure, ensuring proper documentation and reporting. - Collaborate with HR, Legal, Compliance, and Business Units to handle sensitive cases while aligning with policies and regulations. - Contribute to the development and enhancement of the Insider Risk Programme, including playbooks, workflows, and metrics. What You Will Bring: - A bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Criminology, Behavioural Science, or equivalent practical experience. - At least three years of experience in cybersecurity operations, insider threat programmes, SOC, or similar investigative roles. - Familiarity with insider risk tools and technologies such as SIEM, DLP, UEBA, and EDR. - Strong analytical and investigative skills, with the ability to communicate findings effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders. - A high level of integrity and discretion when handling sensitive information. As a Cyber Risk Analyst , you will play a crucial role in helping this company achieve its mission of defending against, detecting, and preventing costly data breaches and cyberattacks. By leveraging your expertise, you will contribute to the success of an organisation that values innovation, collaboration, and ethical practices. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about making a difference in the cybersecurity landscape. Location: This role remote but you need to be based in the UK Interested?: If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge and become a key player in the fight against insider threats, don't wait! Apply now to join this company as a Cyber Risk Analyst and make your mark in the world of cybersecurity. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
09/10/2025
Contractor
Are you ready to take your career to the next level in the world of cybersecurity? This company is offering an exceptional opportunity for a Cyber Risk Analyst to join their dynamic team and make a real impact. With a focus on innovation and a commitment to excellence, this organisation is at the forefront of tackling insider threats and safeguarding critical data. This role provides the perfect environment for professional growth, collaboration, and working on cutting-edge projects that truly matter. What You Will Do: - Monitor, investigate, and analyse insider-related alerts and activities across advanced security platforms, including SIEM, DLP, UEBA, and EDR. - Identify patterns, anomalies, and behaviours that could indicate insider threats such as data exfiltration, fraud, or misuse of privileges. - Conduct thorough behavioural risk assessments by combining technical data with contextual information. - Lead insider threat investigations from triage through closure, ensuring proper documentation and reporting. - Collaborate with HR, Legal, Compliance, and Business Units to handle sensitive cases while aligning with policies and regulations. - Contribute to the development and enhancement of the Insider Risk Programme, including playbooks, workflows, and metrics. What You Will Bring: - A bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Criminology, Behavioural Science, or equivalent practical experience. - At least three years of experience in cybersecurity operations, insider threat programmes, SOC, or similar investigative roles. - Familiarity with insider risk tools and technologies such as SIEM, DLP, UEBA, and EDR. - Strong analytical and investigative skills, with the ability to communicate findings effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders. - A high level of integrity and discretion when handling sensitive information. As a Cyber Risk Analyst , you will play a crucial role in helping this company achieve its mission of defending against, detecting, and preventing costly data breaches and cyberattacks. By leveraging your expertise, you will contribute to the success of an organisation that values innovation, collaboration, and ethical practices. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about making a difference in the cybersecurity landscape. Location: This role remote but you need to be based in the UK Interested?: If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge and become a key player in the fight against insider threats, don't wait! Apply now to join this company as a Cyber Risk Analyst and make your mark in the world of cybersecurity. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
2nd Line IT Support Analyst - Newbury - 30,000 to 35,500 + bonus Newbury/Berkshire growth organisation are looking to add a 2nd Line IT Support Analyst to their established team. With a customer centric approach the remit of this office based position will see you providing IT technical support across the group. Working within a Microsoft environment you will use your knowledge of IT and cyber security to resolve or escalate technical issues. Our client have an excellent culture and offer all positions with training and support. Key Responsibilities: Provide first line support to the business via phone, email, and in-person. Diagnose and troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues. Install, configure, and maintain computer hardware, software, systems, networks, printers, and scanners. Manage user accounts and permissions on various platforms (Active Directory, Office 365, etc.). Ensure timely resolution of issues and escalate complex problems to higher-level support when necessary. Qualifications and Skills: Experience in IT Support. Knowledge of Windows operating systems. Proficient in supporting Microsoft Office 365 and Active Directory. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Strong communication skills and excellent customer service. Driving licence. For more information on this Newbury/Berkshire based role please contact .co .uk 2nd Line IT Support Analyst - Newbury - 30,000 to 35,500 + bonus
09/10/2025
Full time
2nd Line IT Support Analyst - Newbury - 30,000 to 35,500 + bonus Newbury/Berkshire growth organisation are looking to add a 2nd Line IT Support Analyst to their established team. With a customer centric approach the remit of this office based position will see you providing IT technical support across the group. Working within a Microsoft environment you will use your knowledge of IT and cyber security to resolve or escalate technical issues. Our client have an excellent culture and offer all positions with training and support. Key Responsibilities: Provide first line support to the business via phone, email, and in-person. Diagnose and troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues. Install, configure, and maintain computer hardware, software, systems, networks, printers, and scanners. Manage user accounts and permissions on various platforms (Active Directory, Office 365, etc.). Ensure timely resolution of issues and escalate complex problems to higher-level support when necessary. Qualifications and Skills: Experience in IT Support. Knowledge of Windows operating systems. Proficient in supporting Microsoft Office 365 and Active Directory. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Strong communication skills and excellent customer service. Driving licence. For more information on this Newbury/Berkshire based role please contact .co .uk 2nd Line IT Support Analyst - Newbury - 30,000 to 35,500 + bonus
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