Security Operations Analyst at CloudFactory
Responsibilities:
- Manage
and maintain the portfolio of IT Security tools in operation at
CloudFactory, keeping track of security events and remediating security
related issues where possible.
- Maintain
compliance standards in support of security controls for endpoint devices
across CF (e.g AV, Patch mgmt etc).
- Review
and test system, web and mail policies, always seeking to reduce risk
through strong DLP, encryption and security posturing (when possible).
- Baseline
user security according to our published security policies ( Acceptable
use, Password Policy etc). Provide feedback to relevant parties in regard
to policy update requirements or policy compliance issues.
- Support
and assist in the management of security related issues via our internal
tools (ITSM, Risk Register) whilst following the appropriate escalation
channels.
- Stay
informed of security related news, industry trends and vendor updates to
provide expertise around new security developments, reported breaches and
emerging vulnerabilities across the industry.
- Help
to maintain strong communication channels to the wider business to help
ensure that staff are well informed of security vulnerabilities, online
threats and growing security trends.
- Help
to educate and raise user awareness in effective security practices,
identify training platforms and education opportunities to widen
information security awareness and knowledge.
- Support
business endeavours in achieving and adhering to industry-led security
standards (ISO27001, SOC2 etc).
- Provide
functional knowledge and guidance in relation to operations and controls
to support the wider business and our Clients.
- Identify
and highlight security gaps, weaknesses and opportunities for
improvement.
Process and Policy
- Assist
in supporting the internal and external audits process, through info
gathering and action tracking.
- Support
the development of key security processes; business impact assessments,
security response plans and end user security policies.
- Help
to maintain the InfoSec document portal, working to ensure that document
control standards are met
- Work
with the IT Service Delivery function to ensure that risks are being
recorded within the relevant Risk Register whilst making sure to log and
track risks that emerge from scans, audits etc.
- Work
to champion the presence of the risk register to ensure that internal
staff are mindful of the need to report any form of operational or system
risk which may impact the business.
- Maintain
a good awareness of data privacy regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA etc
whilst helping to ensure that the business adheres to good practise and
defined processes.
- Produce,
maintain and manage policy documentation. Addressing any policy gaps and
advising the business over policy use.
Requirements
- KITSM
background with good exposure to the ITIL framework
- Broad
IT knowledge with strong awareness of Network, Cloud and Infrastructure
technologies and concepts.
- Have a
good understanding of IT security concepts within each layer of a business
environment. (From Endpoint to Edge)
- A
strong aptitude towards learning and discovery
- Able
to take technical ownership over a given task\project.
- Advanced
analytical and structured problem solving abilities.
- Flexibility/Adaptability:
fast to respond, thinks on feet, track record of adapting, thinking
outside the box, open mind to new tools and changing processes
- Ideas
generator and innovator: always asking Why? How?
- Self-starter
requiring little supervision to complete tasks independently, curious,
self-developer
- Can
work across different business functions, communicating at all levels and
can demonstrate strong collaboration skills to achieve set
goals\objectives
- Good
written and verbal communication skills with proven ability to write
highly technical reports and documentation
- Being
able to explain complex issues in simple terms.
Financial Analyst at CloudFactory
As a Financial Analyst, you will play a key role in
conducting detailed profitability analysis, as well as supporting the financial
planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes. You will work closely with
Finance leaders and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver
financial insights and analytical support to drive strategic decision-making.
This is an exciting opportunity to grow professionally while contributing to a
mission-driven organization.
Responsibilities:
Financial Planning & Analysis
- Assist
with the company-wide budgeting and forecasting process.
- Act as
a system administrator for the FP&A tool (Abacum). Manage integrations
and datasets within the tool, create custom reports and spaces for
functional owners, and maintain and update sophisticated models in the
FP&A tool.
Gross Margin Analysis
- Own
the end-to-end monthly gross margin calculation and analysis for all
workstreams, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Partner
with cross-functional teams to ensure all workstream-related costs,
including technology and cloud computing expenses, are accurately and
timely tracked and allocated.
- Lead
the evaluation, setup, and improvement of a new system implementation for
Project Accounting.
- Conduct
a detailed variance analysis of the cost of revenue and gross margin by
client. Summarize and present key trends, findings, and potential risks to
leadership.
- Track
Sector performance against plans and targets. Support the Sector team in
creating, analyzing, and recommending plans to improve Sector gross
margins.
Reporting & Performance Monitoring
- Develop
and maintain comprehensive reports and Tableau dashboards to track key
performance indicators (KPIs), including company unit economics.
- Report
on actual financial performance against quarterly targets, highlighting
and analyzing key variances.
Strategic & Ad-Hoc Analysis
- Support
the pricing analysis process and the creation of financial plans of
records for new business proposals and expansion opportunities with
existing clients. Track variance against financial plans and report key
findings to the leadership team.
- Create
robust forward looking financial models and perform in-depth ad-hoc
analyses on various business aspects to support leadership with
data-driven strategic and operational decisions.
Requirements
- Strong
analytical mindset with significant experience in a similar role.
- Solid
understanding of core Financial and Accounting processes, particularly
P&L drivers and unit economics.
- Strong
business partnering skills with the ability to quickly build relationships
and engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
- Advanced
Financial Modelling skills with proficiency in Excel/Google Sheet Skills.
- Strong
organisational and time management abilities with the ability to handle
working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.
- Adaptable,
proactive, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Degree
in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
- Prior
experience in FP&A/Financial Analysis setting, with familiarity
in FP&A systems and Data Visualization tools is a plus.