Cyber Security Analyst

In this role, you will work closely with the Head of Infrastructure and Information Security, maintaining the defence against cyber security threats within a fast-paced environment, by efficiently monitoring, managing, and resolving risks to the business.

You will be joining us at an exciting time of growth and technological expansion, you will be part of a team that values innovation, different ways of working and personal development.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

DF Capital are passionate about providing employees with the right training and support to help them excel in their roles and future careers. We are confident that an applicant with the right attitude and drive will succeed in this role.

Other duties may be assigned outside of the following duties and responsibilities:

• Responsibility for supporting the management and operation of security policies, standards, processes and procedures.


• Assessing and managing information and cyber risks to the business. This will include using threat intelligence sources and other tools to identify risks, designing controls and reporting risk management decisions.


• Reporting effectiveness of controls via agreed metrics.


• Developing and operating the vulnerability management process. This will include operating the vulnerability scanner and managing findings through to resolution.


• Using modern cyber security tooling to identify, classify, investigate, and resolve information and cyber security incidents.


• Develop and manage the information security awareness programme across the business. You will raise awareness of threats and good practices throughout the organisation.


• Assisting with audits, including scoping penetration tests and managing findings through to resolution.


• Monitor the external threat landscape to ensure that the company can make risk based decisions on relevant information.


• Develop threat landscape report for business to help horizon scan issues


• Conduct User Access Reviews on key, sensitive folders to ensure no unauthorised or inappropriate access.


• To support growth within the business, you will work with other areas of the business to respond to client requests for information security assurances.
  
  We are entering another exciting chapter of the DF Capital story, as we look to turbo-charge our ambitions and significantly scale the business. If you're passionate about providing great customer experiences and want to be part of building a winning and positive culture, then we want to hear from you., At the very heart of every DF Capital employee is a shared identity and belief in what we are and what we do. It's about how we see ourselves and what is important to us. You will live our brand values. As such you will be an approachable, empathetic problem solver, with exemplary communications skills. You will avoid the use of unnecessary jargon and display an adaptable, "can-do" attitude.


Additional requirements include:

• Experience of using modern cyber security tooling such as such as Vulnerability Scanning, SIEM, IPS, IDS and EDR


• Experience of both hybrid on-premises and cloud solutions. Experience of Azure, O365 and AWS is desirable.


• Experience of both on-premises and azure active directory, including modern authentication techniques.


• Experience in managing and influencing multiple stakeholders, and comfortable working across all levels of the company.


• Interactions with other technical teams from the service desk to data and infrastructure will also play a key part of this role.


• Experience in an information, cyber or IT security role. The ideal candidate will have recognised qualifications in these areas.


• Experience of driving innovation and continuous improvement in information and cyber security.


• Well-developed technical understanding of IT systems, including practical experience using security tools.


• Experience of developing and managing policies, standards, processes, and procedures.


• Familiarity with common information security management standards, such as the ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, NIST and CIS.
  
  We are DF Capital, a specialist savings and commercial lending bank built to serve the needs of individuals and businesses in the UK. From straightforward savings to practical commercial finance solutions, our aim is to provide first class customer service to help manage and grow businesses or consumer savings., At DF Capital, we offer a thriving workplace with an inclusive, sustainable, and progressive environment. We hold our team to high expectations, and to ensure success for all, we follow the DF Capital Way-a unique approach that defines our commitment to excellence and collaboration.


We'll take you on an exciting journey to build a bank that's not just about financial transactions, but cares about investing in the futures of our customers, colleagues, communities, and the planet.


• Private medical insurance for you and your partner/spouse


• 10% Employer pension contribution


• 30-day annual leave entitlement plus Bank/Public Holidays


• Free Gym Membership


• Discretionary annual bonus


• Discretionary share awards


• Life Assurance


• Income Protection


• Save As You Earn company share acquisition scheme


• Tax efficient salary sacrifice scheme to obtain bicycles and electric vehicles


• 4 days paid Volunteering leave to support our local communities


• Vibrant office location in the lively city centre of Manchester.