Job Description

Cyber Security Analyst

c. 65,000 per annum

Bedford Based

Hybrid Working

Permanent

Join us at the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) as a Cyber Security Analyst where you will support the Cyber Security Team with cybersecurity and IAM operations, continuous service improvement and identity management, protecting the organisation's cloud technology platforms, data and identities. You will ensure that best practices for cybersecurity and IAM are implemented and documented, and that Maps is compliant with regulatory and audit requirements.

The role include hands on activities to deliver and support the Cyber Strategy. The Security Analyst should have a number of years' experience in the security industry and hold a broad skillset enabling them to support numerous technologies quickly and effectively. Any professional security qualifications would be beneficial.

Duties include managing the operational security and IAM toolsets including Mimecast, Windows Defender suit, Symantec WSS, Cloudflare, Tenable and Microsoft Office 365 Security and Compliance, Intune and JAMF for MAC security and Entra ID. The role will embed regular reporting of the security and IAM performance of the technology infrastructure and report on exceptions or breaches of policies and procedures.

You'll also be part of a dynamic team dedicated to helping people across the UK improve their financial wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities:

In this role you will be responsible for the following;

Support the current Senior Cyber Security Engineer and Cyber Team.

Demonstrate a passion for cybersecurity and IAM, experience in monitoring security controls and Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting implementation and governance.

Providing advice to the organisation, ensuring compliance with appropriate regulations and, generally, on information risk

Experience of optimising security and IAM toolsets - including antivirus (Windows Defender), Office 365 Security & Compliance, vulnerability management and patching. Entra ID management and improvements.

Understanding of a broad range of security tools using Microsoft security tooling where possible, including but not limited to SIEM, Email Security, DLP.

Delivering new cybersecurity toolsets and capability as required

Investigating cybersecurity incidents and undertaking reporting/remedial action as required.

Maintaining risk, issue and change registers for cybersecurity and identity.

Keeping up to date with changes in cybersecurity and IAM improvements in technologies.

Build and maintain methodology and technology used to implement Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) and Identity and Access Management (IAM) systems including SSO. MFA, Provisioning / Reconciliation, Federations, Access reviews.

In-depth knowledge of multifactor authentication (MFA) architectures, Role-based Access Control (RBAC) and Attribute-based access control (ABAC)/Policy-based access control (PBAC) implementations and best practices.

Support and manage IAM applications, integration as well as User Migration.

Basic scripting or automation skills (e.g., PowerShell, Python) are a plus.

Providing advice and take action, where necessary, in response to cybersecurity audit findings and recommendations.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team when required.

Work collaboratively within Infrastructure Services and other IT functions to ensure effective management and delivery of Security and Identity and Access Management services.

Provide a clear documentation for services and projects.

You will need to demonstrate the following skills and experience.

Minimum of 3 years of experience in IT/Cyber Security roles. Microsoft Security Stack experience, i.e, Entra ID, Defender Suite or Sentinel, Azure Security. Good understanding of Microsoft identity and access management (IAM) concepts and technologies, including EntraID and MFA. Experienced with Zero Trust Security. Experience with security frameworks and standards such as CyberEssentials Plus. Microsoft Azure experience. Experience in writing Policies, procedures and documentation. Basic IT infrastructure and Networking knowledge. IT degree or Security/Microsoft certifications are desirable.

About Us

The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) is based in Bedford, in a recently renovated modern office. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to become an integral part of a dynamic organisation, working to help people across the UK.

At the heart of the Money and Pensions Service are our values - caring, connecting, and transforming, which are the foundation of our success. They permeate every area of our work and define all our business relationships and the way we work with each other. We're not only looking for the best people to come and work for us, but we need people who align themselves with our values:

Caring

We care about our colleagues and the people whose lives we are here to transform.

Connecting

We will transform lives through our ability to make positive connections.

Transforming

We are committed to transforming lives and making a positive societal impact.

Our Inclusive Working Environment

By fostering our values, we are immensely proud of the inclusive working environment that we have created. The diversity of our people is a strength that we embrace and wish to build upon, so we are committed to attracting people of all backgrounds. We work hard to ensure that we have a progressive approach to inclusion, equity, and belonging. We really do want our colleagues to "bring their whole selves to work."

Our colleague and ally networks encompass LGBTQ+, neurodiversity, women's health, men's health, ethnicity, and diversity.

What We Offer

This role will offer the opportunity to develop your career in a Cloud only environment with a high level of technical freedom, working with other highly technical and skilled engineers as well as benefits below:

Generous Annual Leave - 30 days plus Bank Holidays

Pension scheme - contributions matched 2 to 1 (up to 10% of your salary)

Interest-free loan for season tickets for buses and trains

Cycle to work Scheme

Subsidised eye tests & flu jabs

Life assurance scheme

Give as you earn scheme

Employee assistance programme (EAP)

PAM Assist and PAM Life scheme (Wellbeing)

Enhanced family and sick pay

Paid volunteering (2 days a year)

Recognition Scheme

Discounts portal to numerous retailers

Flexible Working

At MaPS, we take pride in our flexible approach to work. As standard, we work on a hybrid basis with a minimum of 2 days in the office per week. Hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and our headquarters in Bedford will be your contractual place of work. The number of days that anyone will be able to work at home will be determined primarily by business needs, but personal and other relevant circumstances will also be considered. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working, including whether a hybrid working arrangement is suitable for you, will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post.

Career Development

In MaPS, we take career development seriously. We actively encourage and support applications from our existing MaPS colleagues. However, we do follow the Civil Service Commissioner recruitment principles, which means that you will be required to participate in a full, open, and fair process.

Reserve List

If you are successful at interview, we operate a reserve list where your details will be held for up to 6 months. Should a vacancy come available in that time with the same essential criteria, reserve list candidates will be offered that position with no further assessment required.

Application Process

The law requires that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact the Money and Pensions Service via email: recruitment@maps.org.uk. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Visit the Civil Service Commission website.

Job Reference:

MaPS00924

Close Date:

15/08/2025

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee mentoring programme Financial planning services Flexitime Health & wellbeing programme Sick pay Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Leicester

Reference ID: MaPS00924