Network Security Governance Analyst

Barclays is seeking a talented Network Security Governance Analyst to join their dynamic team in Knutsford. This is an exceptional opportunity for a driven professional to play a pivotal role in safeguarding the integrity and confidentiality of Barclays' extensive network infrastructure. If you are passionate about cybersecurity, possess a keen analytical mind, and thrive in a collaborative environment, this position offers a compelling career path.

At its core, this role is about ensuring that all network security products and controls are not only implemented but also consistently managed in alignment with established policies, robust controls, and defined performance metrics. You'll be instrumental in assessing the effectiveness of current security measures, proactively identifying and addressing systemic issues, and meticulously maintaining secure network configurations based on best-practice design principles. Collaboration with the Group Technology Networks function is paramount, ensuring security is seamlessly integrated and operationalized across the entire network landscape.

Key Advantages for Potential Candidates:

• Strategic Impact: Contribute directly to the security posture of a leading global financial institution, influencing decisions that protect critical data and operations.
• Career Growth: This role provides a strong foundation in network security governance, offering significant opportunities for advancement within Barclays' extensive cybersecurity and technology divisions.
• Skill Development: You will hone your skills in risk assessment, control management, incident response, and stakeholder engagement, developing a comprehensive understanding of the cybersecurity landscape within financial services.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside experienced professionals and key stakeholders across business, technology, and security functions, fostering a culture of shared responsibility and learning.
• Influence and Leadership: Whether as an individual contributor or a potential future leader, you will have the opportunity to influence decision-making, contribute to policy development, and guide teams.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• A solid understanding of the information and cyber security field, particularly in areas relevant to audit, internal controls, and the financial services industry.
• Proficiency in network security principles and services, including familiarity with common network security tooling.
• Exceptional analytical, decision-making, and investigative skills, coupled with a high level of attention to detail and a knack for problem-solving.

Highly Valued Additional Skills:

• Proven ability to build and maintain strong, effective relationships across all organizational levels.
• Working knowledge of operational risk and control processes, with practical experience in their application across diverse functions.
• Experience in producing clear, concise reports and management information.

Key Considerations for Your Career Path:

This role is ideal for individuals who are:

• Proactive Risk Managers: You will be expected to identify, assess, and mitigate cybersecurity threats, developing and implementing strategies to strengthen the bank's control environment.
• Strategic Thinkers: The ability to understand the broader business context and align security initiatives with organizational objectives is crucial.
• Effective Communicators: You will need to articulate complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, influencing stakeholders and driving outcomes.
• Collaborative Partners: Success hinges on your ability to work effectively with diverse teams, understand their security needs, and embed security practices into business processes and IT projects.
• Champions of Change: You will contribute to transformation initiatives, advocating for the adoption of new security solutions and practices to address emerging threats.

Candidates will be assessed on critical skills such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, and digital and technology expertise, alongside job-specific technical skills. Embracing the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, along with the Barclays Mindset of Empower, Challenge, and Drive, will be fundamental to your success.

If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role where you can make a tangible difference in cybersecurity governance within a world-renowned financial institution, we encourage you to explore this opportunity further.