Description
As a Cyber Security Analyst – Wintel, you will play a key role in securing the organisation's Windows-based server and endpoint environment. Working as part of the Cyber Security Team, you will partner closely with Wintel and Platform teams to ensure secure-by-design principles are embedded across the design, build, and configuration of the Wintel estate.
You will provide specialist security guidance, validate technical designs, review configurations, and help enforce security standards and baselines, while also supporting security tooling, vulnerability remediation, and incident response activities. This role offers the opportunity to influence security outcomes across a large, complex enterprise environment and make a tangible impact on the organisation's overall security posture.
Responsibilities
* Collaborate with Wintel and Platforms teams to guide secure architecture, design, and configuration of Wintel servers and endpoints
* Validate security controls across the Wintel estate, ensuring secure-by-design principles are consistently applied
* Conduct configuration reviews of Wintel infrastructure to identify vulnerabilities and areas of non-compliance
* Provide cyber security technical advice and consultation on emerging threats, best practices, and risk mitigation strategies
* Assist in the development and enforcement of security standards and baselines for Windows-based systems
* Contribute to the design and implementation of security tools and technologies supporting the Wintel environment
* Support security incident response activities related to Wintel platforms when required
* Build and maintain trusted relationships with internal teams, business units, and external partners to promote effective cyber security practices
Qualifications
* Proven experience in a cyber security or infrastructure security–focused role
* Proven experience securing Wintel environments (Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, etc.)
* Hands-on experience assessing and remediating security misconfigurations in Wintel platforms
* Experience working in cross-functional technical teams within large enterprise environments
Essential Skills
* Strong knowledge of Windows Server security architecture, endpoint hardening, and secure configuration
* Solid understanding of industry security frameworks and best practices (e.g. CIS benchmarks, NIST)
* Practical knowledge of malware threats, patch management, and privilege/access management in Windows estates
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
* Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Desirable Skills
* Exposure to the Microsoft Defender suite, SCCM/Intune, or other enterprise endpoint security platforms
* Experience with vulnerability management and remediation in Windows-based environments
* Scripting or automation skills (e.g. PowerShell) for security auditing and remediation
* Experience working with virtualised Wintel environments (e.g. VMware, Hyper-V)
Education & Certifications
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
* Professional certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals, CISSP, CompTIA Security or equivalent (desirable)