Cyber Security Analyst

Overview:

Cyber Security Analyst

Manchester - Hybrid

£28,000 -£35,000

Here at Lookers we are recruiting for a Cyber Security Analyst, with a very flexible hybrid working approach and occasional travel to our state of the art Head Office in Altrincham.

Reporting to the Head of Information & Cyber Security, this is a first-line, hands-on role responsible for operational Cyber Security, including the monitoring and maintenance of IT security tools, including Security Incident & Event Management (SIEM), anti-virus, and vulnerability management platforms to protect Lookers IT services, including public-facing websites.

Responsibilities:

• First-line, at Lookers, for the investigation of IT security alerts and incidents.
• Operational IT security, including the monitoring and maintenance of IT security tools, such as Security Incident & Event
• Management (SIEM), endpoint protection, and vulnerability management platforms.
• Reviewing changes to determine the IT security impact.
• Identification and risk assessment of newly identified vulnerabilities.
• Support the Head of Information & Cyber Security to deliver continuous risk-based improvements, including public-facing websites and services

Qualifications:

Experience conducting security control assessments or audits, including maintaining sufficient technical skills and understanding to be able to conduct assessments of IT systems to verify whether systems have been configured in line with industry accepted standards and have been sufficiently secured. You will have proven experience operating Cyber Security controls.

Able to advise software development managers to ensure that appropriate IT security requirements are addressed within the Software Development Lifecycle.

Able to advise upon the IT security architectural principles for the Lookers IT and have have one or more relevant IT security qualifications from a recognised body, such as CompTIA, ISC2 or ISACA with Cyber Security Essentials and/or PCI DSS compliance.

About us: Lookers are proud to be one of the top three motor vehicle retailers in the UK, representing 32 vehicle manufacturers, selling and servicing a huge range of cars at over 150 franchised dealerships across hundreds of locations throughout the UK & Ireland. We recognise the hard work, flexibility and commitment of our people so we offer an industry leading benefits package. This includes competitive basic salaries plus;

• Enhanced holidays that increase with service
• Eligibility to join one of our car schemes
• Critical illness cover after 2 years and Life Assurance
• Smart Health - free access to support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
• Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• For some roles a company car and additional earning potential through commission or bonus.

We strongly believe in nurturing and providing our people with specific manufacturer brand and management training to enhance career development opportunities. We have a great bunch of people and we like to celebrate and encourage success at all levels with our annual Lookers Excellence Awards. So? What are you waiting for? Lookers are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from all types of discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential. If your application is successful we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you starting with us. Depending on the role and responsibilities, these could include us verifying your recent employment, address and credit history. We may also conduct a criminal record check and a driving licence check.