Security Operations Analyst

Care Quality Commission

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Reference number

378691

Salary

£31,373
£31,373 (National Framework) or £36,775 (London Framework – if you are London office based or homebased and live within the boundary of the M25) – There is also an additional homeworking allowance of £553 per annum for those working from home

Job grade

Higher Executive Officer

Contract type

Permanent

Type of role

Information Technology

Working pattern

Full-time, Homeworking

Number of jobs available

1

Contents

Remote working (anywhere in the UK)

Job summary

Technology is key to the delivery of CQC’s core purpose. Our Technology team does what matters most by providing high quality, customer centric technology solutions and services to CQC colleagues, providers and the public through modern, agile and innovative technology. Technology makes a difference; it speeds processes up, enables more efficient communication and ways of working, enables colleagues to make decisions which translate into better regulation of services. 

By taking your next career step with us you will become part of a team that designs, builds and maintains the organisations digital infrastructure all while giving you the opportunity to build an enviable career in an organisation that values equity, diversity and inclusion, learning and development and supports colleagues to be the best they can be.

Job description

This is a brilliant opportunity for a Security Operations expert to join our developing Technology Team.

As the Security Operations Analyst you will be confident in collecting intelligence on cyber security incidents and data breaches and undertaking research and analysis of information from multiple sources. This is a new, exciting role where you will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with other technology teams to reduce potential attacks.

In this role you will:

  • Be the main point of contact for receiving information and intelligence on security incidents, requests and general queries
  • Liaise with internal and external colleagues, providing technical and general advice on all cyber security matters
  • Undertake confidential and technically complex research and investigations in relation to security breaches as requested or using your own initiative and judgement
  • Undertake detailed root cause investigations for cyber incidents with skilled interpretation and analysis of information
  • Support with threat detection, cyber security event/incident response, and leading forensic investigations

Person specification

With demonstrable experience using Microsoft tools such as Azure, Defender XDR, and Sentinel you will help us ensure the organisations protection from cyber-attacks.

The ideal candidate for this role will;

  • Have experience using Microsoft tools such as Azure, Defender XDR, Sentinel and Power BI.
  • Understand common security standards, frameworks and regulations (DSPT, ISO2700x, GDPR, CAF, MITRE, ITIL)
  • Hold Microsoft Security and Azure Qualifications (desirable)
  • Hold some or all Cyber security industry qualifications (desirable)

We offer an enviable benefits scheme which includes;

  • 27 days’ annual leave, rising with service to 32.5 days, plus 8 Bank Holidays
  • NHS pension scheme, with around a 14% employer contribution
  • Free employee assistance service 24 hours a day
  • Discounts to supermarkets, high street stores, electronics and fleet cars
  • Discounted gym vouchers
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Internal reward scheme where you could earn yourself a voucher or two!
  • Equipment for homeworking

Selection process details

CQC is committed to promoting a fair and inclusive workplace where all our people can flourish and reach their full potential. We know diverse teams allow for a more creative and productive environment and therefore encourage applications from everyone regardless of: age, gender/sex, gender identity or expression, religion or belief, disability, ethnicity or sexual orientation.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

  • UK nationals
  • nationals of the Republic of Ireland
  • nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
  • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
  • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
  • individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
  • Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
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Working for the Civil Service

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window).
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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

  • Name : Alex Foster, Security Operations Lead
  • Email : Alex.Foster@cqc.org.uk

Recruitment team

  • Email : recruitment@cqc.org.uk
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