Description
About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Cyber Security Analyst to join our established Technology team in a newly created role. As a Cyber Security Analyst, you’ll play a key role in safeguarding our systems and data in a rapidly growing and ambitious accountancy firm.
Key responsibilities will include:
Security Monitoring and Incident Response
1. Monitoring security tools for threats and vulnerabilities
2. Leading the incident response lifecycle: detection, containment, recovery, and forensic analysis
3. Supporting management in coordinating incident resolution
Vulnerability and Endpoint Management
4. Identifying and assessing vulnerabilities from risk assessments, penetration tests, and patching activities
5. Recommending remediation actions and escalating key risks to the Infrastructure Team
6. Enforcing security standards across endpoints, applications, and system builds
Security Audits and Compliance
7. Conducting internal audits to ensure alignment with policies and best practices
8. Supporting readiness for external audits and accreditations (e.g. Cyber Essentials Plus)
9. Assisting with self-assessments against frameworks such as NIST and CIS
Policy and Standards Development
10. Recommending improvements to internal security policies, procedures, and controls
11. Performing retrospective compliance checks and proposing enhancements
Threat Intelligence and Research
12. Staying informed on the evolving threat landscape
13. Researching emerging threats and proposing proactive defence strategies
14. Sharing insights with management to inform strategic decisions
Security Reporting
15. Drafting and delivering relevant security metrics and reports to support visibility and decision-making
Supplier Risk Assessment
16. Responding to security-related supplier queries and questionnaires
17. Compiling risk reports using publicly available information to support supply chain due diligence
About You
18. A keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving
19. Strong understanding of cyber security principles and frameworks
20. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams
21. Ability to work independently
22. Demonstrable ability to think critically and anticipate threats
23. Interest in continuous learning and staying up to date with emerging threats
Why Bishop Fleming?
Bishop Fleming is leading independent provider of,,, andservices in the UK. With a turnover of £43.1m, the firm saw growth of almost 13% per cent over the last 12 months.
From owner-managed businesses, SMEs, and large businesses; to entrepreneurs and private individuals; Bishop Fleming offers full services across a diverse range of sectors, including:
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Bishop Fleming is currently ranked fifth in the Accountancy Age Mid-Tier Power Index and is also the largest provider of audit services to multi-academy trusts in the academy sector.
With 9spanning from the West Midlands to the South West, the firm has 40 partners and nearly 500 staff, and is a certified Great Place to Work®.
Bishop Fleming is a member of Kreston Global, a global network of independent accounting firms in more than 100 countries.
If that’s not enough, we offer a fantastic range of benefits including:
24. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays plus Christmas off!
25. Hybrid working
26. A contributory Pension scheme
27. Life assurance
28. Simply Health cashback plan including access to 24/7 online GP service and counselling services
29. Perkbox discounts and rewards platform with over 4,000 perks and discounts
30. Yulife employee wellbeing app
31. Social events with active social committees that plan internal and external events
32. Numerous opportunities for development