Cyber Security Analyst

Lanes Group; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent provider of water services is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst to enhance their IT Security team. This full-time position involves key responsibilities in vulnerability management and incident monitoring, ensuring robust technical defenses using a range of tools. The successful candidate will join a collaborative environment that supports continuous professional development. Salary ranges from £32,000 to £37,000, with benefits including training, holidays, and pension options.

Benefits

24 Days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Pension

Death in service

Technical training and support towards certifications

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• 25 years experience in IT infrastructure systems or network administration.
• Comfortable with both cloud and on-premises environments.
• Interest in continuous learning through labs and simulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and review vulnerability scans prioritising and coordinating remediation.
• Monitor Microsoft 365 Defender and Azure Security Centre for suspicious activity.
• Support incident response by investigating alerts and gathering evidence.
• Validate and monitor backup processes for resilience.
• Assist with patch management across all platforms.
• Collaborate with IT teams to improve monitoring and hardening practices.

Skills

Strong problem-solving

Investigative skills

Familiarity with vulnerability management tools

Exposure to SIEM or log monitoring platforms

Knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Azure security features

Education

Working towards security certifications

Tools

Qualys

Nessus

Tenable

Job description

The Lanes Group are the UKs largest independent provider of water and wastewater solutions and services we play a vital role in always maintaining the seamless operations of the nations water systems.

Formed in 1992 our half a billion-pound turnover ensures continued expansion for market share. Our key differentiator is our 4000 staff and our resource pool that includes the most innovative fleet plant and equipment the market has to offer.

We are the UKs largest end to end drainage solution provider with depots strategically located across the UK from Aberdeen to Plymouth to ensure round the clock coverage for customers and clients alike.

About the Role

We are looking for a technically driven Cyber Security Analyst to join our IT Security team. This role will focus on strengthening our security operations through vulnerability management incident monitoring and the improvement of technical defences across the organisation. The successful candidate will be hands-on with tools and platforms helping to detect investigate and remediate threats while also supporting project teams to ensure security is embedded by design. A UK driving licence is required for occasional travel to regional sites.

Location: Midlands

Salary:

Hours: Full-time Monday to Friday with flexible working options.

Benefits

• Technical training and support towards certifications.
• Opportunities for progression into senior operational security roles.
• Collaborative and hands-on environment focused on improving defences.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct and review vulnerability scans prioritising and coordinating remediation.
• Monitor Microsoft 365 Defender Azure Security Centre and endpoint protection tools to detect suspicious activity.
• Support incident response by investigating alerts gathering evidence and escalating where appropriate.
• Validate and monitor backup processes to ensure resilience and recovery readiness.
• Assist with patch management and secure configuration across servers endpoints and cloud platforms.
• Provide technical input to IT projects ensuring controls are integrated at design and build stages.
• Collaborate with the wider IT team to improve monitoring detection and hardening practices.

Qualifications & Experience

• 25 years experience in IT infrastructure systems or network administration.
• Familiarity with vulnerability management tools (e.g. Qualys Nessus Tenable).
• Exposure to SIEM or log monitoring platforms.
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Azure security features.
• Working towards security certifications such as CompTIA Security Azure Security Engineer Associate or equivalent.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong problem-solving and investigative skills.
• Comfortable with both cloud and on-premises environments.
• Ability to work independently and with technical teams.
• Interest in continuous learning through labs and simulations (e.g. TryHackMe Hack The Box).

What you will get in return

In joining the Lanes Group the UKs largest independent provider we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that prioritises the well-being growth and safety of our employees. Through continuous training professional development opportunities and a supportive environment that values every individuals unique contribution we empower our team to uphold the highest standards of integrity collaboration and inclusivity.

What we offer

• 24 Days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Pension
• Death in service

This position is open to Internal and External candidates. Any internal candidates currently employed within a division of the Lanes Group must complete an Internal Application form and submit to recruitment.

The Lanes Group plc comprises of a range of established service providers subsidiaries which complement the specialist service of Lanes by both work type and geography. Increasing our overall capability assets and offering to our customers.

Lanes equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from under-represented members of the community.

Strictly no agencies please

Required Experience

Senior IC

Key Skills

Council,Downstream,Laboratory,Bakery,Corporate Development

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1

Hourly Salary

Salary : 32000 - 37000