About the role

  • Assist in gathering data and preparing reports on security and data protection KPIs.
  • Help track trends and assist in identifying security and data protection issues based on metrics.
  • Support senior analysts in conducting risk assessments, managing vulnerability scan results, and other security and data protection assessments.
  • Help document findings and provide input into the risk mitigation process.
  • Assist in researching and drafting security and data protection policies, procedures, standards, and guidance.
  • Help review and update existing policies under the guidance of senior team members.
  • Help review system configurations to ensure alignment with security and data protection best practices.
  • Assist in documenting configuration settings and potential security and data protection concerns.
  • Support the vulnerability remediation process by tracking open vulnerabilities and following up on remediation progress.
  • Help maintain records of vulnerabilities and remediation activities.
  • Support the incident management leads, helping to coordinate the response to security incidents, including data breaches, system compromises, or attacks.
  • Work with development teams to embed secure coding practices.
  • Conduct regular security assessments of the company’s software, including the proprietary products sold to clients.
  • Help internal teams with security and data protection inquiries and guidance under supervision.
  • Participate in ongoing security and data protection awareness and training initiatives.

Requirements

  • Level 3 qualification in Information Technology or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • 0-2 years of experience in cyber security or a related IT role.
  • CompTIA Security+, Cisco CCNA, CISMP, or other entry-level certifications are preferred, but not essential.
  • Familiarity with basic security concepts, tools, and technologies (e.g., SIEM, firewalls, vulnerability scanners).
  • Basic understanding of network security and operating systems.

Benefits

  • 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays
  • Annual Wellbeing Day – enjoy an additional day on us to look after your physical and mental wellbeing.
  • Pension Scheme – helping you save towards your retirement home in the sun!
  • Corporate Medical Cash Plan – claim back the cost of your medical treatments.
  • Smart Working Options – spend up to 40% of your working week from home.
  • So many savings – through our online community platform, you can access dozens of daily deals, from money off top brands to discounts on days out.
  • Employee Assistance Programme – our people are at the heart of everything we do, so if you’re happy, we’re happy.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme – save on the cost of biking to work.
  • Monthly Employee Awards - Employee of the Month programme with £250 bonus
  • Raising money for charity including a paid Volunteer Day – we’re all about giving back… and having lots of fun in the process!
  • Referral scheme – know the perfect person to join the team? You could bag £1,500 for a putting a good word in.
  • Wellbeing Programme – giving you the opportunity to join regular, interactive Wellbeing Workshops or join our 30 plus Wellbeing Champions.
  • Enhanced Family Friendly Leave – support for you and your family to help you navigate through the craziness of family life.

Job title

Security Analyst

Job type

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

£28,200 per year

Degree requirement

Associate's Degree

Location requirements

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