Cyber Security Analyst

Akkodis; Atherstone; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider in Atherstone is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Analyst to join a small, agile Incident Response team. You will manage the full lifecycle of security incidents while collaborating with stakeholders to ensure alignment with organizational priorities. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in incident response and a strong understanding of risk assessment and escalation practices. This contract role offers a unique opportunity to tackle complex security challenges.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in incident response—beyond basic alert triage.
• Strong understanding of risk, threat assessment, and escalation practices.
• Ability to translate technical issues into business impact.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of security incidents from detection through to containment.
• Engage confidently with business stakeholders for response decisions.
• Help develop incident response playbooks and tooling.

Skills

Incident response

Situational judgment

Risk and threat assessment

Technical communication

Education

Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, CySA+)

Job description

Cyber Security Analyst (Contract)

Are you an experienced Cyber Security Analyst with a passion for incident response and a sharp sense for when something doesn't look right? This is an exciting opportunity to join a small, agile team tackling complex security challenges across a critical environment.

The Opportunity

You’ll be the fifth member of a dedicated Incident Response team responsible for triaging, containing, and remediating cyber security incidents. The role offers the flexibility of contracting while the organisation reviews and strengthens its long‑term security operating model.

What You’ll Do

• Manage the full lifecycle of security incidents, from detection through to containment and remediation.
• Apply strong situational judgment to assess threats and elevate appropriately.
• Engage confidently with business stakeholders to ensure response decisions align with organisational priorities.
• Help develop and enhance incident response playbooks, tooling, and documentation.
• Collaborate with technical specialists where deeper analysis or remediation is required.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience in incident response—beyond basic alert triage.
• Strong understanding of risk, threat assessment, and escalation practices.
• The ability to translate technical issues into business impact and communicate clearly with non‑technical teams.
• Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, CySA+, etc.) are valued but not required—experience matters most.
• An interest in supporting physical security operations in the future is a plus.

If you’re an experienced incident responder who thrives under pressure and enjoys balancing technical response with business context, we’d love to hear from you.

Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law.

Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers.

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