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Penguin Random House UK is the world's leading trade publisher, championing brilliant voices from across the globe, bringing stories and ideas to audiences everywhere.
We have a great opportunity for an experienced Security Operations Analyst to join our Security Operations community on a permanent basis. In this role, you’ll use a variety of security tools to monitor and manage technical security controls. This is a hands-on technical role supporting the Head of Security Operations to maintain and improve the security posture at Penguin Random House UK.
In this role, you will:
Be a focal point for technical information security expertise
Manage the operational support of specific security technologies, products and services, including performing non-standard operations security tasks
Monitor internal and external cyber threats and vulnerabilities and ensure that company technical controls are appropriate
Resolve security events and operational security issues
Investigate minor security breaches in accordance with established procedures
Support delivery of on-going security initiatives and security projects
You will bring:
High levels of energy, drive, enthusiasm and ownership for improving technical security controls
Experience of working in a Security Operations environment and associated technologies including vulnerability management, endpoint security, email security, threat intelligence, cloud security, filtering services and others
An ability to learn new technologies quickly and apply them effectively
Knowledge of implementing automation in a SOC environment would be beneficial as well as being able to work with common scripting tools and languages
Experience working in a service delivery environment, including responding to and investigating reported incidents/requests through to resolution
Good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
About Security Operations
The Security Operations team is part of the wider Information Security community across Penguin Random House UK, ensuring our systems are monitored and protected against technical risk. Our Security Operations team are based in London and are part of our larger Technology division based across London and Essex.
About Technology
Following the successful completion of our recent technology, data and process merger, our Technology division is charging ahead with our strategic plan to amplify the voices of our organisation. This includes leveraging the potential of Cloud solutions, continuously enhancing our security measures, revitalising legacy applications, and enhancing our interactions with strategic partners and suppliers. Our Technology Division spans across two vibrant office locations in London and Colchester, where approximately 200 colleagues are dedicated to empowering our mission – we make books for everyone, because a book can change anyone.
We are also on a journey to create a workplace that is truly inclusive, empowering and equitable for all. Our recent successes have seen a significant increase in our division’s engagement and sense of belonging. We are committed to fostering an environment where every voice is valued and every individual has the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
Our approach to hybrid working:
While our offices are places for you to connect, collaborate and celebrate with colleagues, having flexibility about where you work is just as important for doing your best work and for your wellbeing. So, we don’t have a one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to how we work across Penguin Random House UK.
For this role, there are regular meetings and activities that you will need to attend in person mainly at our offices in London. Outside of these moments, you can choose to work remotely.
The exact balance of office to remote working will depend on the nature of your role and you’ll discuss this with your manager during the recruitment process. But, what we can say is that you won’t need to go into the office five days a week (unless of course you want to!)
Application deadline: Please apply with your CV and cover letter by Wednesday 10th July.
What you can expect from us:
Salary: circa £50,000 dependent on how your skills and experience align to the role, plus bonus and benefits.
Our people are the heart of our business, and we work hard to support a culture of responsibility and recognition. Our benefits include:
Financial – income protection, life assurance, childcare allowance
Wellbeing – healthcare cash plan, critical illness cover, health checks
Lifestyle – enhanced parental leave, tech scheme, free and discounted books
For our full benefits list please visit: https://www.penguinrandomhousecareers.co.uk/what-we-offer/
You can read about our recruitment process at https://www.penguinrandomhousecareers.co.uk/how-we-hire/
As a Disability Confident Committed organisation, we're part of the offer an interview scheme. This is where disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role can opt in to get to the next recruitment stage. There may be some situations where volume of applicants means we can't take all eligible candidates to interview.
We encourage you to tell us about any reasonable adjustments you may need by emailing PRHCareersUK@penguinrandomhouse.co.uk. Remember, you only need to share what you are comfortable to for us to support your request.
Please note, we are not able to accept agency CVs for this role. Any CVs sent speculatively will not be eligible for a fee.
Company: Penguin Books Limited
Country: United Kingdom
State/Region: London
City: London
Postal Code: SW11 7BW
Job ID: 271743
