Group Cyber Security Analyst
About Pickering
The Pickering Group Ltd is a multinational group of electronics manufacturers headquartered in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, UK, with worldwide operations. The Group comprises three companies: Pickering Electronics, which manufactures reed relays; Pickering Interfaces, which produces switching systems; and Pickering Connect, which supplies supporting cables and connectors. Pickering employs about 600 people across two manufacturing facilities in the UK and the Czech Republic, along with over nine direct sales and support offices throughout Asia, Europe, and North America. All three companies are known for delivering innovative, high-quality products for the test and measurement industry—a sector experiencing significant growth driven by rapid technological advancement, increasing global regulation, and the rising complexity of electronic products.
What You Can Expect as a Group Cyber Security Analyst:
To proactively monitor and manage the cyber security posture of the Pickering Group. To use various tools and monitoring systems to investigate potential threats, identify vulnerabilities and put in measures to protect and prevent.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor network traffic, systems, and applications for suspicious activity.
- Proactive threat hunting to identify potential threats or vulnerabilities.
- Investigate and respond to security incidents in a timely manner.
- Collaborate with IT teams to patch vulnerabilities and implement security measures.
- Document incidents and provide post-incident analysis reports.
- Manage and optimize security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and endpoint protection systems.
- Stay update to date on emerging security technologies and recommend improvements.
- Assisting with cyber projects and solution implementations.
- Provide guidance to staff on best practices for data protection and cyber hygiene.
Required Qualifications:
- Education: A degree in Cyber Security or related fields
- Experience: Experience managing SIEM, IDS and other security tools and working in a corporate environment.
- Skills/Competencies: High attention to detail, problem-solving and analysing data, good understanding of OSI model, scripting tools and Linux.
- Any cyber security or networking certifications.
Key Skills:
- High attention to detail, ability to work under pressure from time to time, confident in communicating technical information to non-technical staff, team player.
What You Can Expect from Pickering:
People are at the heart of Pickering. We believe that each employee contributes directly to Pickering’s growth and success, in return we offer:
- A competitive salary
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Buying and selling holiday. Employees can buy up to 10 days.
- Life Insurance x4 annual salary (Capped at £50k per annum)
- Corporate membership at the local gym and spa
- A thorough induction program, including a Pickering Pal being assigned to you to ensure you feel welcome and to check in on you during your probation
- Regular reviews and performance related pay increases (subject to business conditions)
- Employee wellbeing and mental health support through our partnership with Mind
- Wellbeing Program with Spa Medical
- Paid company social events such as a summer festival and Christmas party
- Career progression
- Training programmes
- Sponsoring further education
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Potential for Worldwide Business Travel (role dependant)
- Free tea, coffee, and fresh fruit
This role description is intended to provide a general overview of the role and its responsibilities. It is not exhaustive and may be subject to change to meet the needs of Pickering.
Please note that this role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
