Cyber Security Analyst

Sherborne Talent Solutions; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherborne Talent Solutions is seeking a hands-on Cyber Security Analyst to join our growing IT team in Belfast, supporting a modern manufacturing and infrastructure environment. You'll collaborate closely with on-site IT, infrastructure and application teams, with a strong focus on maintaining and improving security across the business.

This is ideal for someone looking to build broad, real-world experience in a dynamic security operations setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in cyber security, IT infrastructure, or security-focused environments.
• Strong understanding of Windows environments and Active Directory security and access control.
• Proactive, analytical, and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, detect, and respond to security alerts, threats, and vulnerabilities across the organisation’s IT environment.
• Investigate and manage security incidents, including log analysis, malware investigation, and network activity review.
• Administer and optimise security technologies, including firewalls, endpoint protection, and threat monitoring tools.
• Identify security risks and support remediation activities to strengthen the organisation’s security posture.
• Contribute to the development and enforcement of security policies, standards, and controls.
• Support incident response activities, ensuring timely containment, resolution, and documentation.
• Monitor system and network activity to proactively detect suspicious behaviour and potential threats.
• Assist in maintaining secure identity and access management practices (user provisioning, access control, permissions).
• Produce clear security reports and documentation, including incident reports and risk assessments.
• Stay up to date with emerging threats and recommend improvements to security tools and processes.
• Experience in cyber security, IT infrastructure, or security-focused environments.
• Strong understanding of Windows environments and Active Directory (security and access control).
• Hands-on security operations experience.

Skills

Security incident response

Threat hunting

Log analysis

Identity & access management

Security monitoring

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Independent work

Tools

SIEM

PowerShell

Active Directory

Endpoint protection

Job description

We’re looking for a hands-on Cyber Security Analyst to join a growing IT team in Belfast, supporting a modern manufacturing and infrastructure environment.

Ideal for someone looking to build their experience in a broad, real-world environment.

You’ll collaborate closely with on‑site IT, infrastructure, and application teams, with a strong focus on maintaining and improving security across the business.

Key Cyber Security Responsibilities

• Monitor, detect, and respond to security alerts, threats, and vulnerabilities across the organisation’s IT environment
• Investigate and manage security incidents, including log analysis, malware investigation, and network activity review
• Administer and optimise security technologies, including firewalls, endpoint protection, and threat monitoring tools
• Identify security risks and support remediation activities to strengthen the organisation’s security posture
• Contribute to the development and enforcement of security policies, standards, and controls
• Support incident response activities, ensuring timely containment, resolution, and documentation
• Monitor system and network activity to proactively detect suspicious behaviour and potential threats
• Assist in maintaining secure identity and access management practices (user provisioning, access control, permissions)
• Produce clear security reports and documentation, including incident reports and risk assessments
• Stay up to date with emerging threats and recommend improvements to security tools and processes
• Experience in cyber security, IT infrastructure, or security‑focused environments
• Strong understanding of:
• Windows environments and Active Directory (with a focus on security and access control)
• Core cyber security principles (threats, vulnerabilities, risk, identity & access management)
• Comfortable working in a hands‑on security operations environment
• Strong analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills, particularly in incident investigation
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of security issues and resolutions

Nice to Have

• Exposure to SIEM platforms or security monitoring tools
• Basic scripting or automation skills (e.g. PowerShell) to support security operations
• Relevant cyber security certifications (e.g. Security+, CySA+, or similar)
• Experience working in a manufacturing, industrial, or OT (Operational Technology) environment
• Familiarity with endpoint security, threat detection, or vulnerability management tools

Ideal Candidate

• Practical, adaptable, and eager to learn
• Motivated to grow within a fast‑paced environment