IT Security and Infrastructure Analyst

Within the IT Security & Infrastructure Analyst role you will:

• Provide support for our on-premises and external technical infrastructure as we continue our transformation to cloud hosted services.

• Identify problems and develop plans to protect us from threats such as unauthorised access, data theft or file damage. 

• Provide expert second and third-line support for our on-premise and external technical infrastructure, including network, hosting architecture and cloud services.

This is a fantastic opportunity to add value and to develop your IT career - we’ll provide you with a comprehensive training programme to enable you to get up to speed with our systems and processes.

Essential skills and experience 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly and effectively.
• A good working knowledge of various security technologies such as network and application firewalls, host intrusion prevention and anti-virus.
• Ability to build and maintain trust.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and assess risks, threats, patterns, and trends.
• Highly organised, with the ability to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.
• An understanding of the cyber security risks associated with various technologies and ways to manage them.
• In-depth experience of managing hosted and on-premises services and infrastructure, including network, perimeter security, hosting architecture and cloud services.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft 365 Defender, Active Directory and Microsoft 365.
• Knowledge of IT and cyber security principles and best practice.
• Experience in actively monitoring network traffic and system logs using SIEM tools to detect, isolate, and mitigate potential cyber threats.
• Ability to deploy critical security updates across servers, workstations, and network hardware to reduce exposure to vulnerabilities.
• Ability to act as a key member of the incident response team to investigate and resolve escalated technical faults and security alerts.

Desirable skills and experience 

• Experience of as a Security Analyst within a multi-site environment.
• Experience of Azure and AWS.
• Cyber Security qualification.
• Microsoft Certified Professional:
  • Windows Server
  • Microsoft 365
  • Security
• Good knowledge of Azure

• We want to help you develop – we are accredited by the Financial Services National College for the quality of our learning and development practices. No matter your role, there will be opportunities to take on new responsibilities and be involved in projects to further your career.

• We want to look after and reward you - you will receive a generous holiday allowance, contributory stakeholder pension scheme, access to wellbeing programmes, and your birthday off.

• We care about our communities – as well as providing financial services, we get involved in supporting local charities and people. This means regular opportunities to volunteer, fundraise, and help with community events and activities. All employees also receive two paid days of volunteering every year to help causes they feel passionately about.

Learn more on our Life at Newbury page.