Senior Security Analyst

We have an exciting opportunity for an Senior Security Analyst to join the IT Security and Governance team on a fixed term basis for a period of 6 months (home based).

Who we are

Railpen is responsible for the safekeeping and investment of around £34 billion in assets and the administration of several pension schemes, including the Railways Pension Scheme, one of the UK's largest and longest established pension funds.

Our heritage of looking after the pension needs of the rail industry and its employees gives us our name and our unique outlook on how we serve our members. Railpen takes a holistic view, focusing on how we serve members today and how we can positively impact the communities and the world they will retire into.

To learn more about Railpen including our values, culture and purpose, visit our LinkedIn Life page here.

The role

As a Senior Security Analyst, you will be responsible for securing and protecting network systems, applications and data. This includes ensuring the appropriate IT Security controls and processes are in place across Railpen’s IT infrastructure. You will support the SOC team conduct initial incident triage, determining scope, urgency and appropriate actions to mitigate threats.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.

The person

We are looking for a someone with experience as a Security Operations Analyst, who will have a technical understanding of the required security controls to secure complex architectural solutions hosted on premise and in the Cloud. Experience of managing security in M365, including the full suite of E5 security tools/Defender products is key to this role. The successful candidate will have a background in Microsoft Sentinel and Defender, allowing them to operate with minimal onboarding and quickly contribute to BAU, key projects and objectives. Ideally, you will have a recognised Microsoft security certifications such as SC-900, SC-200, AZ-104, AZ-500 however this isn’t essential.

The successful candidate will look to collaborate and build effective relationships based on trust, commitment and delivery with people within the team and wider organisation. As a Senior Security Analyst, you will be able to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences as well as having an analytical approach to problem solving. Being organised and proactive in managing a varied workload is also key to being successful in the role. We are looking for someone who is passionate and who enjoys sharing knowledge and expertise to help get to a secure solution.

Our values of integrity, community and alignment are the guiding principles that influence our behaviour. They help us make decisions and shape our relationships with others. They’re what we stand for. You will actively demonstrate our values, helping to create a safe environment, to place the needs of the community above oneself and, through a culture of ‘fair challenge’, align to the best interests of our members. 

What we can offer you

Rewarding you

• A competitive salary of up to £58,000pa (depending on experience)

• On Call rota (one week in four) with a 7% shift allowance

• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

• We provide a Defined Contribution pension scheme

• Colleague referral scheme

Heath & Wellbeing

• Employee assistance programme

• Health cash plan

• Eye care vouchers

• Flu vaccination

Lifestyle

• Give as you earn scheme

• Paid volunteering days

Next Steps

Please apply for the apply button or visit Careers Page by 5pm on Monday 17th February 2025.

Railpen is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment, we value diversity and welcome people from all backgrounds and walks of life.