Associate Cyber Security Analyst

Aspire Technology Solutions; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT and Cyber Security provider in Gateshead seeks an Associate Cyber Security Analyst to join their 24x7 SOC team. The role involves monitoring security incidents, engaging with customers, and supporting investigations. Ideal candidates have experience with security tools and strong communication skills, with opportunities for development and a competitive salary of £28,750 - £33,350 per annum.

Benefits

Travel benefits including free parking

Health Cash Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounted Gym Membership

Life Assurance and Critical Illness cover

Qualifications

• Experience with security tooling in commercial or home lab.
• Understanding of threat intelligence and integration into operations.
• Willingness to learn and strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and determine incident severity.
• Engage in ongoing learning and professional development.
• Conduct thorough investigations and escalate complex issues.

Skills

Security tooling experience

Customer communication skills

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Knowledge of security technologies

Education

Degree in relevant field

Job description

About Aspire

At Aspire Technology Solutions, we look for dynamic individuals who want to work for one of the fastest growing IT and Cyber Security providers in the UK. It is an exciting time to join us on our journey as we grow and expand!

Our mission: To deliver technology like no other!

About the role

We are looking for an Associate Cyber Security Analyst to join our growing 24x7 SOC team. You will be responsible for supporting key day-to-day operations of our Security Operations Centre, working alongside our L1, L2 and L3 analysts.

This role is varied to support your continuous development and will include security alert investigation, vulnerability reporting, carrying out support tasks and engaging with third parties. You will be customer-focused and play a key role in ensuring the security and integrity of their systems and data.

Efficiency is also important to succeed, as you will be managing a diverse workload.

Customer service is key to success in the role – living our values are woven through everything we do to guarantee that our service delivery is second to none.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security queues, triage alerts, and determine incident severity.
• Stay updated on threat intelligence and integrate it into operations.
• Engage in ongoing learning and professional development.
• Support vulnerability scans and report generation.
• Collaborate with team members and participate in meetings.
• Answer customer calls in a professional and friendly manner, acting as a first point of contact for Real Protect customers and IR engagements.
• Conduct thorough investigations and escalate complex cases.

Requirements

• Experience with security tooling, whether that be in a commercial setting or home lab.
• Prior experience in an IT-related background.
• Awareness of security technologies.
• A willingness to learn and good attention to detail.
• Experience in conducting security investigations and triaging alerts.
• Understanding of threat intelligence and its integration into operations.
• Strong communication skills for handling customer calls and emails.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively in a team.

It is advantageous but not essential to have the following certificates: TryHackMe Level 1.

Ideally, you’ll be educated to a degree level, with a degree in the relevant field and possess a keen interest in cyber-security.

Our Values

We understand that you might not have all of the qualifications and experiences that we think are key to succeeding in this role therefore we provide continuous learning and development at Aspire, which is at the heart of everything we do.

As long as you are passionate, eager to learn and driven to be the best at what you do and live our values this role may be a fit for you.

Salary and Benefits

£28,750 - £33,350 per annum (depending on experience. Salary inclusive of a 15% shift uplift)

We offer a great benefits package and a competitive salary. Being a people-centric organisation is what sets us apart – we strive to look after our people in the best way we can!

• Travel benefits including free parking, subsidized travel passes and much more!
• Health Cash Plan
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Network Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement (increasing with length of service)
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Parental Schemes
• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• Tech Purchase Scheme
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Employee referral scheme
• New business referral scheme
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Life Assurance and Critical Illness cover

Location and Working Arrangements

You will be based at Aspire’s Gateshead head office with travel as required.

Shift working, 44 hours per week, 4 days on, 4 days off followed by 4 nights on, 4 nights off

Equality, Inclusion and Diversity at Aspire

Aspire is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a culture that respects and values each other’s differences, that promotes dignity, equality and diversity that encourages individuals to develop their true potential.

Interview Process

We generally conduct interviews in three stages, lasting approximately 2-3 weeks, depending on everyone’s calendars.

• Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a pre-screening call via Teams to discuss your experience and what you’re looking for in your next role.
• Successful candidates will be invited to an interview with the Hiring Manager.
• If successful in an interview, candidates will be invited to an informal interview with key stakeholders at Aspire to meet the wider team(s).