Cyber Security Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK’s nuclear services industry is seeking a Junior Cyber Security Analyst to support ongoing cyber assurance and regulatory compliance activities. This contract role offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals in a highly regulated environment, contributing directly to national security initiatives.

Qualifications

• Familiar with cyber security standards (ISO27001, GDPR).
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support to cyber security teams.
• Assist with data analysis for performance metrics.
• Ensure compliance with ISO27001 and GDPR.

Skills

Cyber security principles

Data analysis

Communication

Organisational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Power BI

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? Junior Cyber Security Analyst – Contract

? Location: Gloucester or Glasgow (UK)

? Sector: Nuclear Services – Cyber Security & Information Assurance

? Security Clearance Required

My client, a leader in the UK’s nuclear services industry, is seeking a Junior Cyber Security Analyst to support the company’s ongoing cyber assurance, regulatory compliance, and third-party risk management activities. This contract role offers a unique opportunity to contribute directly to national security initiatives, working alongside experienced cyber professionals within a highly regulated environment.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Provide administrative and operational support to internal cyber security teams and third-party assurance processes.
• Help manage the team’s shared mailbox and respond to day-to-day business-as-usual (BAU) queries.
• Coordinate with external stakeholders to meet deadlines and ensure compliance documentation is processed efficiently.
• Assist with data analysis to inform performance metrics and reporting.
• Maintain secure handling of sensitive nuclear information in accordance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Support the review of Third-Party Security Assessments and occasionally provide on-site audit support.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with ISO27001, HMG Security Policy Framework, GDPR, and other relevant standards.

About You:

• Familiar with cyber security principles, standards, and frameworks (e.g. ISO27001, ISO27017, GDPR, Cyber Essentials Plus).
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; knowledge of Power BI is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to learn.
• Able to work collaboratively with stakeholders at all levels and across departments.

You’ll Stand Out If You:

• Understand the impact of assurance and third-party risk reviews in regulated industries.
• Have experience in analysing data for performance reporting.
• Demonstrate initiative in improving systems, documentation, and internal processes.

Note: Due to the nature of the work, SC-level security clearance is a condition of employment.