Senior Platform and Infrastructure Specialist (Cyber Security)
Vacancy Information
We are seeking a Senior Platform and Infrastructure Specialist who specialises in Cyber Security to support our organisation in delivering secure operations and continuous improvement in our cyber security posture. In this role, you will collaborate with our Cyber Security Partner to monitor and respond to security events. Reporting to the Platform and Infrastructure Manager, you will work closely with the Technical and Product Leads to implement security initiatives and optimise tools. Expertise in Microsoft Defender (MDE, MDI, MDCA, MDO365) and Microsoft Sentinel is key to enhancing detection and response capabilities. Experience with SIEM/SOAR tools and Microsoft Defender for IoT is a plus. If you’re passionate about cybersecurity and enjoy collaboration, we'd love for you to join our team. What we offer
25 days (5 weeks) annual leave, pro-rated, increasing with service (in addition to bank holidays), plus 1 additional floating day. Management Bonus Scheme which is worth up to 12.5% of your salary. Profit share: We distribute 10% of our profits to all employees with at least 6 months of service each year. Private Medical Insurance which is free for you and subsidised for your dependants. Permanent Health Insurance which is a replacement income scheme. Automatic enrollment in our Greggs pension scheme with employer contributions and tax advantages. Defined contribution management pension scheme. Death in service benefit providing a lump-sum payment equal to 4 times your year’s salary. Colleague discount, up to 50% off our own-produced products. Share save schemes allowing you to buy discounted Greggs shares. Career progression and learning and development opportunities. Employee Assistance Programme; a free, confidential helpline for advice and support. Perks and savings, including digital gift card discounts, online cashback, and lifestyle offers. Cycle to Work scheme. A company committed to our communities and the environment. Colleague Networks for sharing experiences and feedback. About the role
This is a full-time role; however, flexibility will be considered. We prioritise work-life balance and offer flexibility aligned with role needs. The base location for this role is Newcastle Upon Tyne; ideally, you'll live within one hour travel of this location. What you'll do
Serve as the technical authority for all cybersecurity matters within the Platform and Infrastructure team. Manage and maintain Azure Global Admin and Security Admin roles, ensuring robust security configurations and compliance. Lead the onboarding process for new solutions into our Cyber Security Partner’s Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services. Serve as the point of contact for Business As Usual (BAU) security operations queries from our Cyber Security Partner. Work closely with our Cyber Security Partner, ensuring alignment and effective collaboration on security matters. Manage incident notification and escalation processes. Work under the direction of the Technical Lead and Product Lead in the Secure Operations Product workstream. Execute security recommendations to enhance our security posture. Oversee the Microsoft Sentinel instance as IT Service Owner. About you
You will bring a proactive attitude, thrive in a creative and collaborative environment, and work effectively across teams and stakeholders. As a lifelong learner, you’ll join us on a journey of continuous improvement. You should have and be able to demonstrate: Strong knowledge of Microsoft Defender (MDE, MDI, MDCA, MDO365). Experience with Microsoft Sentinel and SIEM/SOAR tooling. Extensive experience with Azure administration and security. Proven track record in incident management and response. Experience in optimising security tooling/configuration using Microsoft 365 E5 licensing. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. A proactive, can-do attitude. Experience in building trust and effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders. It would be advantageous if you had any of the following: Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, Azure Security Engineer). Experience with Microsoft Defender for IoT. Microsoft Purview Data Governance experience. Experience with a Cyber Security Partner utilising Microsoft SIEM/SOAR tooling. About Greggs
Here at Greggs, we love what we do, and we have fun! What makes Greggs special is our culture – the way we support each other. We want everyone to feel welcome at Greggs and for our colleagues to be able to be themselves at work.
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Vacancy Information
We are seeking a Senior Platform and Infrastructure Specialist who specialises in Cyber Security to support our organisation in delivering secure operations and continuous improvement in our cyber security posture. In this role, you will collaborate with our Cyber Security Partner to monitor and respond to security events. Reporting to the Platform and Infrastructure Manager, you will work closely with the Technical and Product Leads to implement security initiatives and optimise tools. Expertise in Microsoft Defender (MDE, MDI, MDCA, MDO365) and Microsoft Sentinel is key to enhancing detection and response capabilities. Experience with SIEM/SOAR tools and Microsoft Defender for IoT is a plus. If you’re passionate about cybersecurity and enjoy collaboration, we'd love for you to join our team. What we offer
25 days (5 weeks) annual leave, pro-rated, increasing with service (in addition to bank holidays), plus 1 additional floating day. Management Bonus Scheme which is worth up to 12.5% of your salary. Profit share: We distribute 10% of our profits to all employees with at least 6 months of service each year. Private Medical Insurance which is free for you and subsidised for your dependants. Permanent Health Insurance which is a replacement income scheme. Automatic enrollment in our Greggs pension scheme with employer contributions and tax advantages. Defined contribution management pension scheme. Death in service benefit providing a lump-sum payment equal to 4 times your year’s salary. Colleague discount, up to 50% off our own-produced products. Share save schemes allowing you to buy discounted Greggs shares. Career progression and learning and development opportunities. Employee Assistance Programme; a free, confidential helpline for advice and support. Perks and savings, including digital gift card discounts, online cashback, and lifestyle offers. Cycle to Work scheme. A company committed to our communities and the environment. Colleague Networks for sharing experiences and feedback. About the role
This is a full-time role; however, flexibility will be considered. We prioritise work-life balance and offer flexibility aligned with role needs. The base location for this role is Newcastle Upon Tyne; ideally, you'll live within one hour travel of this location. What you'll do
Serve as the technical authority for all cybersecurity matters within the Platform and Infrastructure team. Manage and maintain Azure Global Admin and Security Admin roles, ensuring robust security configurations and compliance. Lead the onboarding process for new solutions into our Cyber Security Partner’s Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services. Serve as the point of contact for Business As Usual (BAU) security operations queries from our Cyber Security Partner. Work closely with our Cyber Security Partner, ensuring alignment and effective collaboration on security matters. Manage incident notification and escalation processes. Work under the direction of the Technical Lead and Product Lead in the Secure Operations Product workstream. Execute security recommendations to enhance our security posture. Oversee the Microsoft Sentinel instance as IT Service Owner. About you
You will bring a proactive attitude, thrive in a creative and collaborative environment, and work effectively across teams and stakeholders. As a lifelong learner, you’ll join us on a journey of continuous improvement. You should have and be able to demonstrate: Strong knowledge of Microsoft Defender (MDE, MDI, MDCA, MDO365). Experience with Microsoft Sentinel and SIEM/SOAR tooling. Extensive experience with Azure administration and security. Proven track record in incident management and response. Experience in optimising security tooling/configuration using Microsoft 365 E5 licensing. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. A proactive, can-do attitude. Experience in building trust and effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders. It would be advantageous if you had any of the following: Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, Azure Security Engineer). Experience with Microsoft Defender for IoT. Microsoft Purview Data Governance experience. Experience with a Cyber Security Partner utilising Microsoft SIEM/SOAR tooling. About Greggs
Here at Greggs, we love what we do, and we have fun! What makes Greggs special is our culture – the way we support each other. We want everyone to feel welcome at Greggs and for our colleagues to be able to be themselves at work.
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