Cyber Analyst

MASS; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in St Neots is seeking a Cyber Analyst to transition from IT to cyber security. This role offers hands-on experience in tackling real-world security challenges, support for industry certifications, and a collaborative team environment. Ideal candidates will have about 3 years’ IT experience, be eager to grow their cyber skills, and be eligible for security clearance.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance scheme

Share Save scheme

Career development support

Qualifications

• Around 3 years’ experience in an IT role.
• Someone eager to grow their certifications and keep developing their cyber skills.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and triage cyber incidents using professional tools.
• Deliver Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus assessments to clients.
• Support penetration testing and vulnerability assessments.

Skills

Experience in IT roles

Familiarity with operating systems

Networking knowledge

Secure configuration

Eagerness to grow cyber skills

Job description

Cyber Analyst - St Neots(PE19) – Perm – Full time

• Salary £25,000 - £30,000
• 25 days annual leave inclusive of up to 3 days Christmas shut-down
• Buy or sell up to 5 days’ annual leave
• Two pension schemes to choose from
• Private Medical Insurance + discounts for additional family members
• Life Assurance scheme up to 4 x salary
• Share Save scheme
• Electric/Hybrid Car leasing scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Retail discounts
• Career development support

Our Digital Services Group (DSG) delivers a wide range of digital capabilities to support the most secure and critical environments. As we expand our cyber team, this is a fantastic opportunity for someone with an IT background to transition into cyber security and make a real impact on national security initiatives for the UK and its global partners.

We’re looking for a Cyber Analyst who is passionate about cyber security and eager to develop their skills. In this role, you’ll gain hands-on experience tackling real-world security challenges, receive support to achieve industry-recognised certifications, and grow your career within a collaborative, supportive team at our head office in St Neots (PE19 6BN).

If you’re ready to take your IT experience into the exciting world of cyber, this could be the perfect next step for you.

Through focused training and development, you’ll get hands-on experience to:

• Investigate and triage cyber incidents using professional tools
• Deliver Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus assessments to clients
• Strengthen our internal security posture and processes
• Provide expert guidance on large, customer-facing projects
• Support penetration testing and vulnerability assessments, building real-world cyber skills

The invaluable experience you’ll bring, to help us achieve more

Essential:

• Around 3 years’ experience in an IT role
• Familiarity with operating systems, networking, and secure configuration
• Someone eager to grow their certifications and keep developing their cyber skills

Why join us?

• We’ll support you in gaining and maintaining cyber certifications
• You’ll work across a variety of exciting projects
• You’ll be part of a team that values learning, collaboration, and making a real difference in cyber security

Our non-negotiables:

Due to the highly secure nature of the projects that you will be involved with, you must be:

• A UK National and eligible to work in the UK
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a UK Government Security Check (SC) level security clearance

Who is MASS?

MASS is an independent, global technology company, trusted by highly-secure organisations to provide advanced, digital services that manage data and keep information safe. With our heritage in defence, we offer robust solutions to sectors where security expertise is essential.

We work in partnership with customers, using skilled, technical experts. We think innovatively to provide tailored, agile and resilient solutions that secure advantage, so you’re ready for digital transformation. MASS is an equal opportunities employer; we know that our people are smart, skilled and motivated and in return we provide a friendly workplace where everyone is valued and has the chance to make an impact.

Apply today to see how working for MASS could work for you! MASS is an equal opportunities employer.