Cyber Security Analyst

Scottish Government; Kilwinning; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Scotland seeks a passionate Cyber Security Analyst to protect critical systems from cyber threats. In this pivotal role, you'll implement security controls, support operational procedures, and respond to security incidents. Your technical expertise will help manage risks and perform vulnerability assessments to ensure compliance. Join us in making a real impact on the resilience of our services while fostering a secure environment. Apply now to help safeguard information assets.

Qualifications

• Experience in cyber security roles and a passion for the field.
• Ability to implement and maintain security controls.
• Knowledge of managing access rights and performing forensic analysis.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain security controls.
• Support operational procedures and respond to incidents.
• Manage risks and perform vulnerability assessments.
• Investigate security breaches and recommend improvements.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Technical expertise in cyber security

Vulnerability assessments

Incident response

Risk management

Job description

Are you ready to use your problem-solving skills to help protect critical systems and services in a fast-moving cyber security environment?

The Cyber Security team, part of the Digital team at Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB), is at the forefront of defending against cyber threats and plays a vital role in protecting the organisation’s information assets. We ensure the secure delivery of services across government and partner agencies by safeguarding the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems and data through proactive risk management, monitoring, and incident response.

As a Cyber Security Analyst, you will be at the heart of this mission. We are looking for someone who is passionate about cyber security and eager to help us stay ahead of evolving threats. In this role, you will apply your technical expertise to implement and maintain security controls, support operational procedures, and respond effectively to security incidents - making a real impact on the resilience of our services. You will work with business and technical teams to manage risks, perform vulnerability assessments, and ensure compliance. Key tasks include managing access rights, supporting network maintenance, and handling system backups. You will also investigate security breaches, carry out forensic analysis when needed, and recommend actions to strengthen our security posture.