Senior Cyber Threat Operations Analyst

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End Date Sunday 23 August 2026 We Support Flexible Working – Click here for more information on flexible working options Flexible Working Options Hybrid Working Job Description Summary An experienced cyber security practitioner who operates as a subject matter expert in one or more security domains. Provides authoritative advice, interprets policy, and supports secure business decisions. May provide management to more junior colleagues. Job Description Job Title: Cyber Security Specialist – Chief Security Office (CSO) Grade: D Country: India Experience: 4-8 years Location: Hyderabad Lloyds Technology Centre, Hyderabad, India Work for Lloyds Technology Centre Hyderabad who are part of Lloyds Banking Group, the UK's largest digital bank, where you’ll make a genuine difference, be able to develop yourself and be part of a culture where everyone's contribution is recognized. Opportunity to be a part of a mission; shaping finance as a force for good - Lloyds Banking Group’s mission is to create a sustainable and inclusive future for people and businesses, shaping finance as a force for good. We, at Lloyds Technology Centre, play a key part in delivering this. We are also guided by our values in shaping the way we work and how we make decisions. This creates an environment where colleagues love to work and can make a positive impact. Range of exclusive benefits and rewards - We value your contributions and will ensure that your total reward experience reflects the expertise you bring and impact you create. We also strive to provide a holistic proposition that meets your wellbeing needs. Our total reward practices help us create an ecosystem where you can thrive, ensuring your essential needs are met so you can focus on your personal growth and future success. Job Summary: We are seeking a highly motivated Identity & Access Management (IAM) Specialist to join our IAM Modernisation Lab and play a key role in advancing our strategic identity governance capabilities through SailPoint. This position will support the delivery, operation, and continuous improvement of enterprise IAM services, ensuring secure and seamless access management across critical business platforms. Working closely with business, security, risk, and technology stakeholders, you will act as a trusted technical expert, helping to drive IAM transformation initiatives, strengthen access governance controls, and ensure compliance with regulatory and security requirements. The successful candidate will bring strong hands-on experience in IAM operations within large enterprise environments, with expertise across Unix/Linux, Oracle, Midrange platforms, Active Directory, authentication technologies, and privileged access management. You will contribute to the IAM modernisation roadmap, lead aspects of identity lifecycle management, support audit and compliance activities, and identify opportunities for automation and process optimisation through scripting and modern engineering practices. A solid understanding of SailPoint, RBAC, SoD, Zero Trust principles, and operational resilience is essential, along with the ability to resolve complex access challenges and support business-critical production environments in a fast-paced, customer-focused organisation. Want to hear more? Support a team of IAM professionals, providing guidance, coaching, and development opportunities. Contribute to the delivery of the IAM modernisation roadmap, including the integration of SailPoint into IAM processes and wider digital transformation. Lead aspects of IAM lifecycle activities to ensure secure authentication, authorisation, and access governance aligned with good practice. Act as the point of contact for complex access and identity governance blocking issues. Work with technology, risk, and business teams to ensure IAM controls meet regulatory, compliance, and operational needs. Stay informed about IAM industry trends, regulatory updates, and emerging threats, using this insight to strengthen our security posture. Provide support beyond regular hours for critical activities such as standby and operational transitions (If Needed). What you'll need (Desired Skillsets) Overall domain experience 4 - 8 years. Proven experience in Identity & Access Management (IAM) operations within large enterprise environments. Hands-on experience managing IAM operations, working with one or more of the following; Unix, Midrange & Oracle platforms. Strong understanding of Unix/Linux account management, LDAP, Active Directory integration, and authentication mechanisms. Ability to identify and drive automation and process-improvement opportunities using any of the scripting language like Python, PowerShell, Bash, SQL. A sound understanding of the identity management lifecycle, access governance and privileged access management. Expertise in Access Governance, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), and Segregation of Duties (SoD). Understanding of Zero Trust and Least Privilege security principles. Hands-on Privileged Access Management (PAM) experience using CyberArk or equivalent platforms along with user access recertification and access review processes Experience supporting business-critical production environments and major incidents along with exposure in delivering 24x7 operational support and participating in on-call/standby rotations. Controls awareness on SOX / ITGC requirements/ ISO 27001/NIST and supporting audits and regulatory reviews. Conversant with SailPoint Identity Now, Identity IQ or Cloud (SailPoint ISC) capabilities. Experience applying security frameworks and standards. Experience managing business controls, risk and audit engagements. Nice to have skills: Integration experience with SailPoint or similar. Relevant IAM tool certifications preferably CyberArk and/or SailPoint Strong logical reasoning and problem-solving skills Agile Automation/DevOps/CICD Pipelines. Knowledge of cloud-native identity and privileged access management. Hands-on experience with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)/Google Cloud IAM Qualifications: B. Tech or equivalent university Degree Strong written and verbal communication skills. Cybersecurity and Identity and Access Management experience. About working for us: Our new technology centre in Hyderabad will be home to highly skilled technology and data specialists who will be driving our transformation and delivering great outcomes for Lloyds Banking Group’s customers. Our office is situated in a sought-after location that features easy transport links and excellent facilities, all aimed at enabling you to achieve a great work-life balance. Working with us means being part of our aspirational and transformative journey of redefining the fintech landscape, while building an organisation that welcomes all. We’re committed to providing an exceptional employee experience through our policies, practices and development opportunities to support you in achieving your potential. This is a once in a career opportunity to shape your future and help us make our mark in India. Are you ready to help shape your future, as well as ours? Join us and grow with purpose. *Lloyds Technology Centre does not offer financial services in India.