Average Security Analyst salary in the UK

Job Title: Identity Security AnalystLocation: Southampton or London (Hybrid)Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 + bonus + bensHybrid Working: 2 days per week in the office We are seeking an experienced Identity Security Analyst to join a leading financial services company. This is a hybrid role with three days onsite in the office per week. You can work from either Southampton or London As the technical Identity Security Lead, you will define and maintain technical standards for Identity Security across authentication, authorization, access management, and adaptive trust concepts. You will work closely with stakeholders to ensure effective delivery of Identity Security controls and support the development of Identity Security tooling and controls.Speaking to the hiring manager is is happy for someone to step up into the role, perhaps from an EUC / technical support role, provided the IT security skills are there, together with excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail and a go getting attitude to do well. Candidates from this background need to have worked for highly credible organisations. Key Responsibilities: Act as the technical lead for Identity Security, supporting Security Architects.Define and maintain technical standards for Identity Security, including metrics for risk measurement and reporting.Provide input and approve operational processes to meet Identity Security standards. Drive Identity Security roadmaps with Information Security and Technology teams.Assist Security Architects on Identity Security projects.Serve as an escalation point and advisor on Identity Security matters.Assess and manage identity-related risks.Ensure identity and access processes meet standards. Requirements: Exceptional understanding of identity security risks and mitigation strategies.Experience with Identity Provider tooling (e.g., Microsoft Entra ID/Active Directory).Knowledge of Identity Governance, Authorization, Authentication, PAM, PIM, and CIEM.Experience with implementing Zero Trust concepts, including Conditional Access or Adaptive Trust type controls is desirableUnderstanding of machine identities and managing these as part of a cloud-first DevOps model is desirableExperience of cloud-native concepts - Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) and SaaS Posture Management (SSPM) is desirableExcellent communication skills and ability to work with diverse stakeholders.CISSP, CISM, Microsoft Security Certifications or similar is desirable This role involves working with a small team of Security Architects and collaborating with various technology teams to enhance tools and processes. The Identity Security Analyst will lead Identity Security efforts, supporting architects and stakeholders across the business to ensure effective delivery of Identity Security controls. This position is ideal for experienced analysts seeking to transition into Security Architecture. This role may suit an individual who has held the following roles: IT Security Engineer, IT Security Analyst, EUC Engineer, Technical Support Analyst. If you are passionate about Identity Security and eager to contribute to a dynamic team, please apply. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a leading independent tech recruitment consultancy in the UK. For every CV sent to clients, we donate £1 to The Born Free Foundation. We are a Climate Action Workforce in partnership with Ecologi. If this role isn't right for you, explore our referral reward program with payouts at interview and placement milestones. Visit our website for details. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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.

IT Security Analyst £25,000 - £34,000 Birmingham - On site This role is to support a global leader in the Manufacturing space. The role is to support Information Security / Data Protection initiatives and operational IT Security tasks, to minimise risks consistent with business strategy. Key Responsibilities: Provide IT Security advice to business stakeholders.Develop and maintain policies and controls.Support third-party and supplier compliance initiatives.React and respond to day-to-day security related service desk tickets.Oversee day-to-day operational compliance and reporting.Create and develop IT Security improvement plans.Complete Vulnerability management initiatives.Manage a rolling penetration testing programme of work.Support Vendor Assurance assessments for new services and applications. Critical Competencies for Success: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.Demonstrable experience in IT Security operations.Knowledge of IT Security technologies and experience working with associated tooling including MDR, EDR, SIEM, SOAR, endpoint / server protection and incident response.An understanding of and experience dealing with Cloud architecture, networking and firewalls. § Understanding of security standards (e.g., GDPR, RIPA, ISO/IEC 27001, NIS2).Security risk management (including assessment and treatment).Understanding of IT Service Management frameworks (e.g., ITIL).Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.Strong communication and interpersonal skills. No sponsorship is available