IT Security Analyst

We’re excited to offer a fantastic new opportunity to join our growing IT Security team as a Security Analyst on a permanent basis. This is a key role in safeguarding our digital infrastructure and ensuring the security of systems, networks, and data — both in the cloud and on-premises.

As an IT Security Analyst, you’ll play a vital part in monitoring, maintaining, and enhancing our security controls, identifying potential risks, and responding to incidents. You’ll be hands-on with a variety of tools and technologies and have a real impact on strengthening our overall security posture.

💻 What you’ll be doing:

• Monitoring systems, networks, and user activity to detect suspicious behaviour or policy violations

• Investigating and managing security incidents, including root cause analysis and reporting

• Deploying, configuring, and maintaining key security platforms used by the analyst team

• Conducting vulnerability assessments and coordinating remediation activities

• Supporting patch management across IT through tooling and reporting

• Performing regular security control reviews and health checks

• Creating and enhancing measures to demonstrate effectiveness and coverage of security controls

• Assisting with internal and external security assessments and audits

• Continuously updating incident response plans, procedures, and playbooks

• Providing 3rd line support to colleagues across IT and the wider business

🔧 Technical Skills

Experience with the following technologies and skills is beneficial:

• SIEM and SOAR platforms

• Log analytics, rule creation and tuning, threat hunting

• Dashboards and visualisation

• Firewalls (CheckPoint, VMware NSX)

• Windows Server and Desktop

• XDR solutions – tuning and alert investigation

• Azure and M365 security configuration and alert investigation

• Security Frameworks – NIST or similar

• Incident Response – Root cause analysis and remediation coordination

📚 Experience & Qualifications

Minimum 5 years' experience in roles such as:

• IT Security Analyst

• SOC Analyst

• Digital Forensics Specialist

• Senior Network Administrator or Network Engineer

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Relevant qualifications/certifications such as:

• CISSP

• COMPTIA Security+

• Degree in IT Security, Cyber Security, Digital Forensics, or related discipline

• IT Security Architecture certifications (desirable)

🤝 What you’ll bring:

• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to assess and respond to security threats

• A proactive, curious, and detail-oriented approach to problem-solving

• Excellent data analysis skills utilising large data sets

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially when translating technical issues for non-technical audiences

• Passion for cyber security and a desire to stay up to date with the latest threats, tools, and best practices

Why join us?

You'll be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking IT Security function where your expertise is valued, and your contributions have real impact. We invest in our people and our technology — providing a supportive environment to grow your career, enhance your skills, and be on the front line of protecting a modern, digital-first organisation.

Our most important asset is our people. We value a healthy work-life balance and currently offer a 35-hour work week with our hybrid approach enabling you to have a mix of office days and remote working.

Senior Business Development Manager (Microsoft Solutions) Up to £80,000 base salary + OTE £130,000+ (first year) Fully remote (with client site visits as required – all travel expensed) CPS Group is proud to be supporting a leading Microsoft Business Solutions consultancy in their search for a Senior Business Development Manager. Our client is looking to hire an experienced business development professional with a proven track record of exceeding sales targets within the Microsoft ecosystem. You’ll bring both strategic and hands-on expertise, with the credibility to engage C-level stakeholders and shape enterprise-level digital transformation conversations. The Role As Senior Business Development Manager, you’ll drive the growth of the UK Microsoft Solutions portfolio, expanding new business opportunities while strengthening relationships with existing enterprise clients. You’ll work closely with the Digital Solutions leadership team and collaborate across pre-sales, delivery, and marketing to shape technology-led transformation strategies for clients. Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the acquisition of new business opportunities across the UK, focusing on Microsoft Services (approx. 60% new business / 40% account growth).

• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve revenue and market-share targets. • Build and maintain relationships with senior client stakeholders and decision-makers. • Understand client business challenges and align solutions to strategic goals. • Create technology roadmaps underpinned by Microsoft Services and Applications. • Produce compelling proposals that encapsulate business requirements, solutions, and

costs. • Stay up to date with Microsoft innovations and communicate new opportunities to

clients. • Collaborate closely with sales operations, practice leads, and marketing teams to

ensure smooth delivery. • Represent the business at networking and industry events to strengthen market

presence. Essential Skills & Experience:

• Strong understanding of Microsoft Solutions & Services (M365, D365, Power Platform). • Proven success selling or delivering Microsoft-focused technology solutions. • Experience managing enterprise-level client relationships and complex sales cycles. • Excellent communication, influencing, and presentation skills at senior stakeholder

level. • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate technical capability into

business value. • Skilled in deal origination, lead generation, pipeline management, negotiation, and

closing. • Analytical mindset with the ability to assess performance metrics and adapt strategies.

• A collaborative approach and ambition to be part of a high-growth journey. What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary up to £80,000 base + uncapped commission (OTE £130,000+ first year)

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays • Healthcare cash plan (including 24/7 online GP and counselling access) • Company pension scheme

If you’re interested in finding put more about this opportunity, please apply and send you’re CV to Sam John: SJohn@cpsgroupuk.com

Job Title: Admin Assistant
Location: Caerphilly
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £24,375 per annum

About the Company

Our client is a trusted name within the fire safety and compliance sector, delivering high-quality consultancy and inspection services across the UK. With a strong reputation for excellence and continuous improvement, they are committed to safeguarding people, property, and businesses through professional standards, accredited systems, and exceptional customer care.

The Role

We’re looking for a proactive and well-organised Consultancy Team Administrator to provide comprehensive administrative and coordination support to the Consultancy division. This role plays a key part in ensuring projects and assessments are delivered smoothly — from scheduling surveys and managing client communication to supporting documentation, training bookings, and reporting.

You’ll work closely with consultants, subcontractors, and clients to ensure deadlines are met and service delivery exceeds expectations. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, responsibility, and being at the centre of a busy operational team.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate consultancy projects, including fire safety assessments, client appointments, and follow-up actions.

• Communicate effectively with clients and internal teams to support seamless service delivery.

• Manage incoming enquiries, schedule work using internal systems, and issue documentation to clients.

• Support the planning and delivery of training sessions, liaising with trainers and attendees.

• Monitor shared inboxes, handle telephone queries, and maintain accurate records.

• Liaise with subcontractors to organise site visits and ensure relevant paperwork is in place.

• Assist with invoicing, reporting, and general administrative duties to support the wider Consultancy function.

• Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction across processes.

Skills & Experience Required

• Confident user of Microsoft Office and comfortable learning bespoke systems.

• Strong organisational and multitasking skills with excellent attention to detail.

• Ability to prioritise workload and remain calm under pressure.

• A professional and customer-focused approach, with clear communication and interpersonal skills.

• Able to build positive relationships with colleagues, clients, and external partners.

• Experience in a coordination or administrative role within a technical, compliance, or service-led environment would be advantageous.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary of £24,375 per annum

• Private medical insurance

• Company pension scheme

• Wellbeing and reward programme

• Enhanced sick pay

Interested?

If you’re looking for a role where organisation, teamwork, and customer service come together — we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join a forward-thinking organisation dedicated to safety, quality, and professional growth.