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Senior Cyber Security Analyst | Cloud Security, SIEM, Compliance Frameworks | Greenfield IT function being establishedRemote first with expectation to go to the Chester Office once a month (expenses paid)up to 80,000Our client provides a combination of services (mainly software & applications) to customers in the legal, health 'safety, employment law, ISO regulation and cyber security fields.They currently have a Core IT Team of 5 which will grow this year to a team of 13 so there is already a foundation team in place that you will be working with. There is a general standardisation strategy where the company's CRM, ERP and core IT systems are all being unified.In addition to this, the firms strategy is to grow via acquisitions so there will be no shortage of IT projects and programmes associated with the newly purchased firms IT infrastructure that will need to be migrated into the mother ship. So much going on here, and an exciting time to join!This role is hands-on, requiring expertise in security assessments, compliance, threat detection, and incident response. You will collaborate closely with infrastructure and cloud teams to ensure security best practices are implemented and maintained across the business.Key skills:Cloud Security Strong understanding of AWS, Azure, Google CloudSecurity Audits & Assessments - conduct reviews across cloud and on-premise infrastructureThreat Detection & Incident Response Proactively monitor threats and lead security investigationsSecurity Governance & Compliance Ensure adherence to ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, GDPR frameworksKnowledge of identity and access management (IAM), zero-trust architectures, and encryption techniques.Familiarity with compliance frameworks and security governance (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, GDPR).Projects:Conduct security audits and risk assessments across cloud and on-prem environmentsDevelop and enforce security policies and best practicesLead incident response, investigating breaches and mitigating security threatsManage security tools including SIEM, firewalls, and threat detection systemsDrive compliance with security frameworks and regulatory requirementsStay ahead of emerging threats & proactively recommend security enhancementFor success in this role, it is essential that you have a can-do attitude and are happy to get stuck in with the team. As this is a comparatively small team where skills and resources are pooled you will be expected to muck in on occasions with tasks and duties perhaps more junior than you would normally expect. Its all about having the right attitude to help your peers when they need it and bringing a positive approach.Benefits:25 Days holiday + Birthday offHealth Cash planLife AssuranceGym allowancePension Scheme2 days per year paid volunteeringWill writing serviceWellbeing servicesPlease get in touch ASAP as our client is keen to hire fast with a rapid 2 stage interview process!Senior Cyber Security Analyst | Cloud Security, SIEM, Compliance Frameworks | Greenfield IT function being established