Cyber Security Analyst

Vanrath; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanrath is partnering with a Belfast-based organisation to appoint a Cyber Security Analyst. The role is permanent and on-site, with a salary range of £45,000 to £60,000 depending on experience.

You'll contribute to security strategy, roadmap delivery and cyber compliance across the security function. As part of a growing security team, you will monitor incidents, assess risks and help strengthen controls while engaging with stakeholders to raise security awareness and apply best practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BSc/BEng) in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, Computing or a related field of study.
• Experience in cyber security or related field.
• Experience across endpoint protection, MFA, firewalls and vulnerability management.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of security strategies, identifying potential risks, assessing vulnerabilities and helping strengthen the organisation's overall security posture.
• Monitor security activity, investigate suspicious events and assist with managing cyber incidents through to resolution.
• Carry out security assessments, identify weaknesses and coordinate remediation activities to reduce exposure to potential threats.
• Support security audits, risk assessments and regulatory compliance, ensuring appropriate security controls and processes are maintained.
• Help improve security awareness across the business, assess emerging technologies and contribute to initiatives around secure AI adoption and evolving cyber threats.

Skills

Cyber security experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security or related field

Tools

Endpoint protection

Firewalls

Vulnerability management

MFA

Job description

• Job Title: Cyber Security Analyst
• Salary: £45,000-£60,000 - open to discussions based on experience
• Location: Belfast
• Contract: Permanent, full-time
• Work Pattern: Monday-Friday, standard operational hours, on-site

We're working with an established organisation in Belfast that is continuing to invest in its Cyber Security function and is looking to appoint a Cyber Security Analyst.

This is an opportunity to join a growing security team where you'll have the opportunity to work across security roadmaps, strategy and assisting with streamlining cyber compliance.

What You'll be Doing

• Support the development of security strategies, identifying potential risks, assessing vulnerabilities and helping strengthen the organisation's overall security posture.
• Monitor security activity, investigate suspicious events and assist with managing cyber incidents through to resolution.
• Carry out security assessments, identify weaknesses and coordinate remediation activities to reduce exposure to potential threats.
• Support security audits, risk assessments and regulatory compliance, ensuring appropriate security controls and processes are maintained.
• Help improve security awareness across the business, assess emerging technologies and contribute to initiatives around secure AI adoption and evolving cyber threats.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BSc/BEng) in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, Computing or a related field of study
• Experience in cyber security or related field
• Experience across endpoint protection, MFA, firewalls and vulnerability management

Why choose VANRATH?

Partnering with VANRATH gives you access to exclusive IT opportunities, expert market insight and tailored career guidance. We take a consultative approach; offering honest advice, interview preparation and direct access to hiring managers- ensuring a smooth process and the best possible role fit aligned to your skills and long-term goals.