Security Consultant

Job title:        Security Consultant   

Location:        Role can be based from any of our Manchester, Leeds or Reading offices (Remote working available)

Hours:            Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week

Salary:            Competitive + benefits

About BCN:

At BCN we unite people and technology to enable organisations to fly. 

We believe people and organisations can achieve anything using technology to it’s full potential. Our role is to help them understand what is possible, implement in the right way and utilise their technology to achieve their ambitions. Which is why we put people front and centre – building client relationships for life and fostering a culture where our people thrive.

We are a leading managed IT services provider and technology consultant, specialising in delivering transformative technology solutions with industry-leading client experience across business, public sector and not for profit organisations. From cloud computing, cybersecurity, and data management to power app development, we are dedicated to being a Microsoft powerhouse.

Guided by our 3 values of building relationships, customer success and passion and dedication, we are on a mission to make BCN the most trusted tech partner in the UK today. The kind of company clients want to work with, and people want to work for.

We are delighted you are on this journey with us!

Focus of the role:

This is a security focused role playing a key part in ensuring our clients operate securely. You will be responsible for delivering our security focused managed services relating to strategic technologies like Microsoft Intune, Defender and Entra ID as well as other security related services and solutions.

Responsibilities:

Core responsibilities will be delivering our flagship BCN Protect 365 service as well as our Intune Managed Service – both of these services have Microsoft Intune at their core – ensuring our clients are operating securely and enabling customers to achieve Cyber Essentials certification should they wish via standardised controls.

The role will also require you to be involved in other security related managed services, including our Vulnerability Management and Remediation service using Qualys, our Security Awareness Service using KnowBe4 plus delivery of Cyber Essentials.

Person, Skills & Experience:

• At least 3 years of experience in configurating Microsoft 365 tenants, to include Intune, Defender and Entra ID.

• Experience in deploying applications at scale via Intune including app packaging and scripting.

• Security focused with attention to detail and ability to challenge security posture is essential.

• Good understanding of Cyber Essentials controls and the NCSC requirements for IT infrastructure.

• Desire to gain Cyber Essentials Assessor qualification.

• Understanding of vulnerability assessments and risk using CVSS advantageous.

• Good technical understanding of network environments, endpoints & servers.

• Previous experience of using KnowBe4, Inforcer, Qualys, Datto RMM and IT Glue advantageous (however training will be provided).

• Good communication skills (both written and verbal).

• Proven track record in business-to-business communication.

• Ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively with the team.

Why BCN?

• The opportunity to shape your own future with industry leading training and development, with access to our BCN Academy.

• Competitive salary with the ability to progress.

• 23-days holiday allowance, increasing with length of service, plus bank holidays, an extra day off on your birthday and the option to buy more!

• Company pension scheme.

• 2 paid leave days per year to volunteer and support your local community – if it matters to you it matters to us.

• Health cash plan with free access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) supporting bereavement, financial, health and wellbeing, and much more

• Life assurance

• Cycle to work scheme, electric vehicle scheme, home and tech scheme, and retail discounts.

• Balancing work, life, and fitness can be challenging, so we offer a free on-site gym at our Manchester and Leeds locations to make it easier to stay active.

• Long service recognition to celebrate all the milestones

• Beer (or soft drinks), Pizza at the end of month, dress down every day, social events such as Summer BBQ, Christmas party and lots more!