Senior Platform and Infrastructure Specialist (Cyber Security)
Vacancy Information
We are seeking a Senior Platform and Infrastructure Specialist who specialises in Cyber Security to support our organisation in delivering secure operations and continuous improvement in our cyber security posture.
In this role, you will collaborate with our Cyber Security Partner to monitor and respond to security events. Reporting to the Platform and Infrastructure Manager, you will work closely with the Technical and Product Leads to implement security initiatives and optimise tools.
Expertise in Microsoft Defender (MDE, MDI, MDCA, MDO365) and Microsoft Sentinel is key to enhancing detection and response capabilities. Experience with SIEM/SOAR tools and Microsoft Defender for IoT is a plus. If you’re passionate about cybersecurity and enjoy collaboration, we'd love for you to join our team.
What we offer:
* 25 days (5 weeks) annual leave, pro-rated, increasing with service (in addition to bank holidays), plus 1 additional floating day
* Management Bonus Scheme worth up to 12.5% of your salary
* Profit share: 10% of our profits distributed to employees with at least 6 months of service each year
* Private Medical Insurance, free for you and subsidised for your dependants
* Permanent Health Insurance, a replacement income scheme
* Automatic enrolment in our Greggs pension scheme with employer contributions
* Defined contribution management pension scheme
* Death in service benefit equal to 4 times your year’s salary
* Colleague discount of up to 50% off our own-produced products
* Share save schemes for discounted Greggs shares
* Career progression and learning and development opportunities
* Employee Assistance Programme, offering confidential advice and support
* Perks and savings, including digital gift card discounts and lifestyle offers
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Community and environmental initiatives
* Colleague Networks for sharing experiences and support
About the role
* This is a full-time role; however, flexibility will be considered.
* We prioritise work-life balance and offer flexibility in line with role needs.
* The base location for this role is Newcastle Upon Tyne; ideally, you should live within one hour of this location.
What you'll do
* Serve as the technical authority for all cybersecurity matters within the Platform and Infrastructure team.
* Manage and maintain Azure Global Admin and Security Admin roles, ensuring robust security configurations and compliance.
* Lead the onboarding process for new solutions into our Cyber Security Partner’s Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services.
* Serve as the point of contact for Business As Usual (BAU) security operations queries from our Cyber Security Partner.
* Work closely with our Cyber Security Partner on SOC/MDR service monitoring, alerting, and incident response.
* Manage incident notification and escalation processes.
* Work under the direction of the Technical Lead and Product Lead in the Secure Operations Product workstream.
* Execute security recommendations to enhance our security posture.
* Oversee the Microsoft Sentinel instance as IT Service Owner.
About you
You will bring a proactive attitude and thrive in a collaborative environment.
As a lifelong learner, you’ll help us become a high-performing, self-organising product team.
You should have and be able to demonstrate:
* Strong knowledge of Microsoft Defender (MDE, MDI, MDCA, MDO365).
* Experience with Microsoft Sentinel and SIEM/SOAR tooling.
* Extensive experience with Azure administration and security.
* Proven track record in incident management and response.
* Experience optimising security tooling/configuration using Microsoft 365 E5 licensing.
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
* A proactive attitude and enjoyment in a creative environment.
* Experience building trust with diverse stakeholders.
It would be advantageous if you had:
* Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, Azure Security Engineer).
* Experience with Microsoft Defender for IoT.
* Microsoft Purview Data Governance experience.
* Experience working with a Cyber Security Partner using Microsoft SIEM/SOAR tooling.
About Greggs
At Greggs, we love what we do, and we have fun! Our culture is what makes us special. We are hard-working and family-oriented, welcoming everyone to be themselves at work.
Job Details
* Salary: Circa £55,000 per annum, depending on experience
* Frequency: Annual
* Job Reference: greggs/TP/59616/39117
* Contract Type: Permanent
* Contract Hours: Full time
* Closing Date: 31 January, 2025
* Job Category: Head Office
* Business Unit: IT & Business Change
* Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
#J-18808-Ljbffr