Cyber Security Analyst

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Dundee, Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Scotland is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst to join their Digital Risk & Security branch. The role involves monitoring and responding to security threats, managing vulnerabilities, and ensuring data protection within public services. Candidates should have experience in vulnerability management and familiarity with identity and access management in cloud environments. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, as well as opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

£5,000 DDAT pay supplement after 3 months

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in vulnerability management.
• Familiarity with IAM in any major cloud platform.
• Experience with anti-virus and mobile device management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyze, and respond to security intel.
• Contribute to vulnerability assessments and risk identification.
• Communicate security risks to business managers.
• Implement security controls according to policy.

Skills

Vulnerability management

Identity and access management (IAM)

Experience in AWS, Azure, or GCP

Anti-virus software knowledge

Mobile device management

Job description

Salary - £32,455 - £35,203 (plus, a £5,000 Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) pay supplement after a 3-month qualifying period)
Location - Dundee or Glasgow
Hours - 35 hours per week
Closing Date - 25th August 2025 at 23:55
Reference - 1980
Employment Type - Permanent

Overview
Are you ready to join a dedicated cyber operations team? We are seeking a Cyber Security Analyst to become a key member of the Digital Risk & Security branch within our Chief Digital Office. In this key role, you will serve as the first line of defence for our security operations team, supporting Social Security Scotland’s commitment to safeguarding public data and digital services.

The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience of vulnerability management and good familiarity with identity and access management (IAM) in any major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Having experience of working with anti-virus and mobile device management etc would also be advantageous.

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to develop, grow, and be actively encouraged to learn and enhance their experience and knowledge with access to CBT training platforms provided as well as support from colleagues and senior management.

Social Security Scotland, an Executive Agency of the Scottish Government, is undertaking the largest and most complex IT and digital change programme since devolution. With a lifetime budget of over £300m, Social Security Scotland is delivering a social security system that will support the people of Scotland for decades to come.

We aim to develop within Social Security Scotland, a positive and inclusive culture, which supports our people to flourish, by embedding a working environment where we all treat each other with dignity and respect, and recognise each other’s contributions.

Cyber Security Analysts are responsible for protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information and information systems used by government and Partners Across Government.
• Communicates information security risks and issues to business managers and others.
• Contributes to vulnerability assessments
• Applies and maintains specific security controls as required by organisational policy and local risk assessments.
• Takes action to respond to security breaches in line with security policy and records the incidents and action taken.
• Identifies operational problems and contributes to their resolution.
• Investigates problems in systems, processes and services. Assists with the implementation of agreed remedies and preventative measures.

DDaT Pay supplement
This post is part of the Scottish Government Digital, Data and Technology (DDAT) profession and as a member of the profession you will join the professional development system. This post currently attracts a £5,000 annual DDAT pay supplement, applicable after a 3 months competency qualifying period. The payment will be backdated to your start date in the role. Pay supplements are reviewed regularly and there is one currently underway. Changes will be communicated when the review is concluded.

Main Duties
• Monitor, analyse and respond to security intel to reduce risks within IAM, and Vulnerability Management. Support IAM and Vulnerability Management practices and help tighten security around access control and privilege access management.
• Have a good technical security operational background with familiarity security tooling such as IAM, vulnerability management tooling, anti-virus and mobile device management etc.
• Assists users in defining their access rights and privileges.
• Communicates information security risks and issues to business managers and others.
• Performs security risk, vulnerability assessments, and business impact analysis for small information systems.
• Identifies operational problems and contributes to their resolution.
• Applies and maintains specific security controls as required by organisational policy and local risk assessments.

Further Information
Social Security Scotland are a Disability Confident Employer. We will consider and implement any reasonable adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment process and during the course of your employment, should you be successful in securing a post. If you feel you may require assistance with any part of our recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail].