Job Overview

About the BMA

The British Medical Association (BMA) is the trade union and professional body for doctors in the UK.  We represent, support and negotiate on behalf of all UK doctors and medical students. 

Join the BMA at a crucial time for doctors and the NHS and be part of a team working for better pay and conditions for the profession.

About the role

We have an excellent opportunity to join our Technology Services team as a Cyber Security Analyst. The successful candidate will assist the BMA in enhancing and maintaining its Information and Cyber Security. 

Collaborating with Technology Services teams the Cyber Security Analyst will identify, assess, and mitigate security risks providing operation expertise in the use of security tools, processes and internal processes to improve overall security of the BMA.

To be successful as a Cyber Security Analyst you'll ideally have:

• SIEM: Experience with SIEM & SOAR systems (e.g., Rapid7 InsightIDR, Microsoft Sentinel) for log monitoring and analysis.
• Incident Response: Knowledge of incident response processes, including containment, eradication, and recovery.
• Incident Remediation: Basic skills in digital forensics and malware analysis to analyse security incidents deeply and gather critical information.
• Threat Hunting: Proficient in detecting, analysing, and responding to threats, vulnerabilities, and incidents.
• Vulnerability Management: Strong understanding of vulnerability assessment tools (e.g., Nessus, Rapid7 InsightVM, Qualys) and experience in vulnerability management (identifying, prioritising, and mitigate vulnerabilities) and the MITRE ATT&CK framework.

• Knowledge of network security, application security, cloud security, and endpoint protection.
• Demonstrable experience in Microsoft systems (on-premise and Azure cloud), technologies, infrastructure, awareness of systems management and operational support tools.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organisation and planning skills.
• A pro-active and enthusiastic approach, delivering work to a high standard with integrity and accountability.
• Formal Information Security Certifications, including Security+, SSCP, CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CSA+), Microsoft AZ-900

Why work for us?

We offer a wide range of benefits including:

• 30 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays and a BMA company day
• Double matching pension contributions up to 12% of salary
• Additional leave entitlement for volunteering or moving house (after completion of probationary period)
• Onsite gym and subsidised café at BMA House
• Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with free confidential counselling, a helpline and specialist support available
• BMA Law - discounted rates for employees requiring legal services such as will writing/conveyancing
• Multiple flexible benefits and discounts through our employee benefits platform
• Lots of Learning and Development/training opportunities via our internal learning hub
• Season ticket loan (up to £10,000) after completion of probationary period

Anonymous recruitment

The BMA endeavours to be an inclusive employer, ensuring fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for roles. To support our aims, we use specific software to remove all personal identifying information from CVs and applications.  Personal information such as name, date of birth, age and gender are anonymised and will only become visible to hiring managers if you are selected for interview.

Whether the role needs you to work at home, in an office or in a hybrid way, we`ll provide all the support you need.  

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply through our website. However,  if you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support at any point during the application process, please email recruitment@bma.org.uk.

Diversity & Inclusion Monitoring:

Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts everybody with the right skills and experience and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.

BMA is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge as we recognise that diversity makes us stronger.

Please note, we are unable to provide sponsorship under the UK points-based immigration system, as we do not hold a sponsorship licence.