Lead Cyber Consultant in Insider & Emerging Threats, Technology Directorate
Based in Leeds
12 Months Fixed Term Contract
Full Time
Flexible Working Options
This role is open to flexible working patterns and does not require full attendance. These may include:
* Job share
* Flexible start and end time each day
* Ability to adapt calendar as needed, e.g., to fit in the school run, gym, or appointments
* A 50% in-office attendance requirement can be spread across the month to accommodate diverse working patterns, such as the flexibility to purchase a weekly train ticket for certain weeks
* Working from abroad policy (subject to approval and policy within the team)
Overview
The Cyber Security Division sits within the Technology Directorate and is responsible for protecting the Bank's critical systems, data and services. This role will provide specialist expertise on Microsoft 365 security capabilities, with a particular focus on the Microsoft Purview Compliance suite.
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced M365 Security Consultant to act as a subject matter expert for Microsoft Purview across the Bank as we mature our capabilities in this space. The role will focus on advising, designing and supporting the use of Purview and its component capabilities.
The role holder will work with a high degree of autonomy, acting as a trusted security adviser to stakeholders across Technology, Cyber and the wider Bank. They will help translate policy, regulatory and risk requirements into effective M365 and Purview configurations and support the ongoing maturity of the Bank's M365 security controls.
Responsibilities
* Act as a technical and advisory lead for Microsoft Purview Compliance across the organisation, including supporting security, compliance and governance use cases.
* Design, configure, and advise on Purview capabilities such as:
o Audit and compliance logging
o Communication compliance
o Information protection and sensitivity labelling
* Provide expert advice to business and technology teams on how M365 and Purview can be used to manage information risk, meet regulatory expectations and support investigations.
* Support the development and maintenance of security and compliance standards, patterns and guidance for M365 services.
* Work closely with Digital Workplace, Legal, HR and Policy teams to ensure Purview configurations align with approved governance and operating models.
* Contribute to threat, risk and control assessments relating to data protection, insider risk and M365 usage.
* Keep abreast of changes to Microsoft 365 and Purview capabilities and advise on their relevance and impact to the Bank.
* Produce clear, high-quality documentation and briefings for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Requirements
* Strong hands‑on experience working with Microsoft Purview Compliance in a complex enterprise environment, including configuration and support of Purview features such as DLP, Communications Compliance and Information Protection.
* In-depth understanding of M365 security, compliance and information protection concepts.
* Ability to analyse security and information risk and provide clear, pragmatic advice to stakeholders.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical topics to non‑technical audiences.
* Experience working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams in a large organisation.
* Active interest in new technical concepts and/or technologies.
* Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills.
* Relevant certifications such as MS Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC‑200; SC‑300; SC‑400) or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
* Good judgement skills and experience advising up to, and including, 'C' suite staff.
* Advanced qualifications in Cyber Security, Technology, Computer Science.
Salary and Benefits
We encourage flexible working, part‑time working and job‑share arrangements. Part‑time salary and benefits will be on a pro‑rated basis as appropriate. Leeds salary £72,320 - £81,360. In addition, we also offer a comprehensive benefits package as detailed below:
* Non‑contributory, career‑average pension giving a guaranteed retirement benefit of 1/80th of your annual salary for every year worked, with optional increase to 1/65th or decrease to 1/105th through flexible benefits programme.
* Discretionary performance award based on a current award pool.
* 8% benefits allowance with the option to take as salary or purchase a wide range of flexible benefits.
* 26 days annual leave with the option to buy up to 12 additional days through flexible benefits.
* Private medical insurance and income protection.
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