Junior Security Operations Analyst

At OFG, we are on a mission to ensure our colleagues have an amazing work/life balance! 

Job Title: Junior Security Operations Analyst

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 9am to 5.30pm         

Location: Bolton

Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 per annum 

Want to earn 100% of your salary and work 20% less hours? We have a great role for you…We are taking part in an ongoing 4 Day working week trial in which you continue to receive your full salary and annual leave entitlement!

We are looking for a Junior Security Operations Analyst to join our IT team. 

As our Junior Security Operations Analyst, you will support the management of Security Operations, Security Incidents and Infrastructure Security for Outcomes First Group. 

You will use the latest threat intelligence to inform daily activities and proactive threat hunts to detect and respond to threat actors. 

You will work alongside our Security Operations and Infrastructure Engineers with the aim of maintaining & improving the overall Cyber Security posture for Outcomes First Group.

To be successful in this role you will need experience in the following:

Technical skills:

Essential:

•    Azure AD Identity & Access Management (SSO, Conditional Access, AIP)

•    Working with and using the O365 Security Portal.

•    Microsoft Defender 

•    Firewall (ideally Fortinet)

•    Microsoft InTune Endpoint Manager

•    Windows Server – 2012 – 2019

•    Networking (ideally Unifi Switches and Access Points)

Preferred:

•    Bitdefender

•    Microsoft Hyper-V

•    AWS Stack

•    Programming or scripting skills

•    Jamf MDM

•    SD-WAN Knowledge

•    IT Security Certifications or memberships ie. ICS2 or Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate or Microsoft Security Operations Analyst Associate

Experience:

•    1-2 years of experience of working in a Security Role within a Corporate or Education environment.

•    Understanding of security fundamentals, including network security, endpoint security and threat intelligence

•    Familiarity with common security technologies such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems and SIEM Tools.

•    Good understanding & experience of cyber security principles & best practices and experience of implementing them at a business wide level.

•    Familiarity with Microsoft 365 Security Portal.

•    Ability to prioritize workloads.

•    Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

•    Good Interpersonal and communication skills, capable of communicating effectively with colleagues from all areas of the organization.

•    Perform all activities in keeping with established Change Enablement and approval procedures.

•    Strong attention to detail and the ability to take ownership of tasks and issues.

•    Knowledge of working in an ITIL Framework

•    Knowledge of Security Frameworks such as Cyber Essentials and NIST

About IT 

With four key functions spanning from Service Desk, Security, Infrastructure, and Projects, our IT team runs on the ethos of promoting from within and building lifelong careers. Working with our highly experienced team, joining us means exposure to a range of problems, solutions, and technologies. We work as one driven unit to ensure that our goal to help build incredible futures for all the individuals who use our services is achieved. 

About the Group

Outcomes First Group exists to make sure vulnerable people get the opportunities they need, whether that involves providing them with specialist education and residential care or finding them dedicated foster families in which they can thrive.

There are three organisations in our Outcomes First family: Acorn Education and Care, and Options Autism and Momenta Connect. Together, we educate, care for and support children, young people, and adults across the UK, empowering them to be happy and make their way in the world.

Why work for us?

Your wellbeing is very important to us, and we know that being able to choose the benefits that suit you and your family will support your wellbeing. 

Whatever your role and wherever you’re located, you’ll love VISTA, our flexible benefits platform which lets you tailor your benefits package. 

And when your circumstances change…no problem. You can flex, trade and add to your benefits package to suit your circumstances. 

• 4 day working week (applicable after probation - T&Cs apply)
• Holidays starting at 25 days per annum with options to buy an additional 5 days 
• Critical illness cover and life assurance options
• Company Pension with options to increase your contributions
• Private medical and dental Insurance
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Eco-Car Scheme 
• “Your Wellbeing Matters"- access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
• Career development opportunities
• Professional support networks and groups

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment and undertake appropriate checks.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer. 

Winner UK Best Workplaces for Women™ Awards 2023, for the past 3 years.

Winner UK Great Place to Work™ Awards, for the past 5 years.

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