Cyber Security Analyst

Samaritan's Purse UK; Coventry; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan’s Purse UK is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to join the Global Security Operations team. Based near our site by the M6, the role covers Europe, coordinating with the US HQ to monitor, triage, and respond to threats while handling security tickets and cross-functional inquiries.

The role requires active participation in the charity’s spiritual life, regular devotions, and a strong Christian witness in the workplace. Occasional out-of-hours support may be needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in monitoring, triaging and responding to security alerts.
• Ability to analyze incidents and perform root-cause analysis.
• Familiarity with security technologies and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and investigates security alerts, logs, and reports to detect incidents.
• Responds to cybersecurity support tickets and provides guidance on security issues.
• Supports regional security initiatives and vulnerability management.
• Conducts security assessments of third-party vendors and tools.
• Participates in threat-hunting activities and stays informed on emerging threats.
• Occasionally provides out-of-hours support.
• Attends devotions and maintains Christian witness in the workplace.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Incident response

Threat hunting

Log analysis

Security monitoring

Job description

Use your years of cybersecurity expertise for a meaningful, Christian faith-driven cause rather than commercial profit. Based on site near Junction 2 of the M6, the role is in easy commute from Birmingham, Rugby, Leamington Spa, eliminating lengthy expensive train journeys into London. Being a sun-to-sun operation working with our US IHQ base means no night shifts or on-call rotations.

You must be a practicing Christian who fully shares our faith, values, and vision. You will actively participate in the spiritual life of the charity, including team fellowship and prayer.

The Cybersecurity Analyst is a key member of the Global Security Operations team, serving as the primary cybersecurity resource in Europe while working closely with the U.S. based Global Cybersecurity Team. The analyst monitors, triages, and responds to cybersecurity alerts to identify and mitigate potential threats, while also managing cybersecurity support tickets and collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve security-related inquiries and technical issues. This role also serves as the primary escalation point for global security alerts and cyber support issues during their working hours to facilitate follow-the sun global security operations coverage. They are also responsible for contributing to cybersecurity projects and solution engineering for locations within their region, including designing, implementing, and managing security solutions to protect the Ministry’s infrastructure and cloud environments.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ
• Monitors and investigates security alerts, logs, and reports to detect and validate incidents; performs detailed analysis (root cause, scope, impact) and escalates confirmed incidents to global team members when appropriate (40%)
• Responds to cybersecurity support tickets, providing timely assistance and guidance on security-related inquiries and technical issues (20%)
• Supports regional cybersecurity initiatives, including implementation and maintenance of security technologies, control improvements, compliance, and vulnerability/risk management (20%)
• Conducts security assessments of third‑party vendors and software tools, identifying risks and ensuring alignment with the organisation’s security requirements (10%)
• Conducts regular threat‑hunting activities, proactively searching for anomalous behaviour or stealthy adversary techniques (5%)
• Stays informed about emerging cybersecurity threats and technologies with support from senior team members (5%)
• Flexibility: you may on occasion be required to provide out of hours support
• Follows policies and procedures of Samaritan’s Purse as set forth in the Staff Handbook
• Attends daily morning devotions and participates in prayer support for the ministry, donors, and volunteers
• Maintains a strong Christian witness to colleagues, volunteers, vendors, charitable beneficiaries, and the general public within the workplace and in the community
• Reflects Godly character by conducting activities in a manner consistent with the Mission Statement, Statement of Faith and Christian Code of Conduct

TRAVEL:

This position requires international travel of up to 28 days per year. Maintaining required travel documents and vaccinations for entry into foreign countries will be necessary.

OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT:

In accordance with the Equality Act of 2010 and due to the context of the role there is an ‘occupational requirement’ for the post holder to be an evangelical Christian. The job holder should be committed to the purpose of SPI and be able to demonstrate enthusiasm for the Christian purposes of the organisation and be able to live out, hold to, support and contribute to its Christian ethos.