Security Analyst

Broadstone have an exciting opportunity for a Security Analyst to join the team. 

Location:  Sheffield, S9 1XH

Salary: Competitive

Job Type: Full Time, PermanentWho are we

Broadstone is a thriving consultancy offering a wide range of services in pensions, investments, and employee benefits. Established in 1989, the business has grown from a small team to a workforce of nearly 700, brought together by a desire to provide a personal, expert service to all who put their faith in us. We take pride in assisting small and medium-sized pension schemes who lack the time or resources to address increasingly challenging issues themselves.Our values are at the heart of everything we do and drive us forward every day. We strive to attract, develop, and retain top talent to work together to provide the best possible client outcomes. Our team feel empowered to share ideas to continuously improve our business. The impressive results of both client and staff surveys are a source of great pride.Broadstone are committed to building an inclusive working environment, valuing diversity, equity, and inclusion based on age, background, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion, or sexual orientation.We operate out of 10 regional hubs stretching from London to Glasgow.Security Analyst - The Role:

Are you ready to take your cybersecurity career to the next level As a Security Analyst at Broadstone, you’ll play a crucial role in strengthening our security defences, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and tackling cyber threats head-on.

Working within our Group IT team, you’ll collaborate with internal experts and external vendors to maintain robust cybersecurity measures. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role where you’ll be involved in monitoring security, conducting vulnerability assessments, responding to incidents, and performing security audits. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to shape and improve our cybersecurity strategy, tools, and practices to stay ahead of emerging threats.

Security Analyst – Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor activity using SIEM platforms and working with MDR services to address alerts and investigate potential threats
  
  
• Contribute to the expansion and enhancement of security infrastructure and improve securer posture
  
  
• Arranging external pen tests and managing remediations
  
  
• Conduct employee training on security practices and provide guidance to staff on handling spam, malicious emails and other potential threats
  
  
• Help develop, maintain and document security policies, processes, and procedures to maintain compliance, including Cyber Incident Response Plans
  
  Security Analyst – You:
  
  
• You will have at least 5 years commercial experience gained within a security or infrastructure role 
  
  
• CySA+ or equivalent as a minimum, or CISSP desirable
  
  
• You will have experience with SIEM and MDR platforms
  
  
• You will have a strong understanding of network security principles and familiarity with network protocols
  
  
• You will have technical knowledge in network segmentation, firewalls, Mitre Att&ck, Windows and Linux, with experience in Cyber Security standards, e.g. Cyber Essentials, ISO 27001, NIST 2 Framework, EU/UK NIS 
  
  Security Analyst - Benefits:
  
  
• Competitive salary
  
  
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with option of buying more)
  
  
• Group Life Assurance
  
  
• Income Protection
  
  
• Generous pension scheme
  
  
• Health cash plan
  
  
• Additional optional benefits to best suit your lifestyle
  
  
• Social events
  
  
• Volunteering opportunities
  
  To apply for this Security Analyst opportunity with us, please click ‘apply’ now!We reserve the right to close our vacancies early and will endeavor to respond to all applicants. However, if for any reason you have not heard back within 28 days of applying, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion