Cooper Parry
IT Security Analyst
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IT Security Analyst
About the Role Do you want to play a hands-on role within a rapidly growing, innovative company—keeping our environment secure, stable, and continuously improving?
We’re looking for an IT Security Analyst to join our growing tech function. This is very much a doer role: you’ll dive into the details—monitoring alerts, investigating incidents, refining detections—but also drive improvement over time. That could involve optimising Microsoft Sentinel, tightening controls in Defender, or extracting more value from Purview.
You’ll collaborate closely with internal teams and the SOC, taking ownership of key aspects of our security operations—not just reacting to issues but anticipating them, reducing unnecessary noise, and fostering a more proactive stance.
There’s also room to expand your expertise: alongside core SecOps work, you’ll engage in data protection (Purview, DLP, sensitivity labelling), compliance, and assurance initiatives across the business.
Who You Are
At Cooper Parry, we thrive on collective effort. We value individuals who embrace growth—whether as juniors or senior leaders—and challenge themselves to step outside their comfort zones. A fundamental principle? "Be nice." Simple, but essential to our culture.
We need someone who:
- thrives in a hands-on security operations environment;
- builds familiarity with Microsoft SecOps tooling (Defender, Sentinel, Purview);
- starts broadening into data protection and governance beyond core SecOps; and
- influences how things are done—through thoughtful improvements, not just checklists.
You’ll contribute to a wide range of responsibilities, including:
Key Responsibilities
Security Operations & Incident Response
- Monitor and triage alerts in Microsoft Defender and Sentinel.
- Investigate incidents by identifying root causes, not just symptoms.
- Collaborate with the SOC to refine detection and reduce false positives.
- Document findings and update playbooks/procedures.
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Vulnerability & Threat Management
- Vulnerability scanning: Ensure remediation of critical issues.
- Prioritise threats meaningfully over noise (signal vs. noise).
- Apply threat intelligence to strengthen detection and response.
- Support patch validation and endpoint/cloud hygiene.
Data Protection & Information Security
- Work with Microsoft Purview, focusing on DLP and data visibility.
- Refine sensitivity labelling for practical use case-benefits.
- Identify and safeguard sensitive data usage patterns.
- Embed data protection into daily practices—not just policies.
Risk, Compliance & General Security Hygiene
- Support ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus activities.
- Assist with audits, evidence collection, and maintaining documentation.
- Engage in control reviews and basic assurance tasks.
- Conduct supplier/security checks as needed.
Working With Others
- Partner with Infrastructure, Service Desk, GRC, and Tech teams.
- Be the go-to person for security queries—ensuring answers are precise.
- Support user awareness (phishing simulations, guidance, etc.).
- Propose improvements without global overhaul—focus on sensible, continuous progress.
About You
You don’t need to be perfect, but you must:
- Experience key tools: Defender, Sentinel, and a grasp of Microsoft 365/Azure from a security perspective.
- Investigate properly: Root causes over superficial fixes to alert loads.
- Technical familiarity (Bonus if applicable): Some KQL, PowerShell, or exposure to Purview, DLP.
- Curiosity above rigor: Dig into why and question "alert at face value." Think critically, not rote.
- Collaborate: Explain ideas clearly and work independently within scope.
- Drive ownership: Contribute to growth—not just completing tasks.
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About Us
Dubbed "the rebels of accountancy", our culture prioritises authenticity, collaboration, and putting our people first. We’re all-in on transparency (happy to debate opinions) and client-centric service (no unnecessary bureaucracy).
Our recent achievements include:
- #1 Accountancy Firm/Best Large Company to Work For (Best Companies).
- Largest UK B Corp-certified Accountancy (2023, still leading impact-focused progress).
- 5x Inspiring Workplace Awards 2025:
Award type: Large Business Winner Best-in-class: People & Culture Wellbeing Inclusion Employee Experience
What’s in it for you?
Your contributions matter—trust, autonomy, and flexibility define our values. We uphold:
- Flexible work models: Hybrid/home-based/on-site.
- Generous holidays and parental leave clauses.
- Enhanced pension scheme.
- No dress code—attire should align with your role/goals (no rule).
- Award-winning wellbeing: Holistic support (mental, physical, spiritual, financial).
- Volunteering with local charities/communities.
- Cooper Parry social/sport clubs.
Diversity & Inclusion: We welcome all applicants and provide support for accessibility in your application journey.
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