Cyber Security Analyst

Cyber Security training courses; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Good pension and benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Cyber Security training courses in Leeds is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst to protect data and systems. You will work with cyber leadership and IT teams to develop and operate security controls, respond to threats and manage vulnerabilities across a global tech environment.

The role requires hands-on experience with Azure, Defender suites and SIEM tools, plus strong analytical and stakeholder management skills. Hybrid working pattern includes three days on-site.

Qualifications

• Experience with Azure and Microsoft security technologies (Sentinel, Defender suites, Intune, Purview).
• Knowledge of SIEM, EDR, firewalls, IDS/IPS, vulnerabilities, log mgmt and threat intel.
• Understanding of Windows Server, VMware, Exchange, IIS, SQL Server, Linux, Cisco networking.
• Knowledge of ISMS, risk assessment, CIA triad, cryptography and incident response.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and communication skills.
• Good stakeholder management and ability to work under pressure.
• Security+ / SSCP / Network+ or related degree advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain cyber security solutions and controls.
• Analyse threat intelligence and respond to day-to-day threats.
• Maintain vulnerability records to support audits.
• Secure new, existing and legacy infrastructure with IT teams.
• Define, implement and improve security measures and policies.
• Support cyber incident response and communications.
• Coordinate with third parties to patch and harden systems.
• Create and maintain security processes and documentation.

Skills

Azure

Sentinel

Defender for Endpoint

Defender for Cloud Apps

Intune

Identity Protection

Purview

Threat Intelligence

Vulnerability Mgmt

Analytical skills

Stakeholder mgmt

Problem-solving

Security awareness

Education

Security+

SSCP

Network+

Cyber security degree

Tools

Azure Sentinel

Defender for Endpoint

Defender for Cloud Apps

Intune

Purview

VMware

Windows Server

Job description

Cyber Security Analyst

Up to c.£50,000 per annum DoE + Benefits

Permanent

Hybrid - 3 days on-site

Leeds

About the Role

I'm working with a large Leeds-based organisation that is looking for a Cyber Security Analyst to help protect its data and systems.

Working closely with the cyber leadership and wider IT teams, you'll support the development and operation of security controls, respond to ongoing threats, manage vulnerabilities and help maintain a secure global technology environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a range of cyber security solutions and controls.
• Analyse threat intelligence and respond to day-to-day cyber threats, implementing mitigating controls where required.
• Maintain vulnerability and remediation records to support audit compliance and protect IT assets.
• Work with IT teams across the organisation to secure new, existing and legacy infrastructure.
• Define, implement, maintain and improve security measures, policies and controls.
• Support cyber incident response, including communications with internal stakeholders, customers and suppliers.
• Work with third parties to ensure systems are patched, hardened and remediated appropriately.
• Create and maintain security processes, procedures and support documentation.

What We're Looking For

• Experience working with Microsoft Azure and Microsoft security technologies such as Sentinel, Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Servers, Defender for Cloud Apps, Intune, Conditional Access, Identity Protection and Purview.
• Knowledge of security tools and technologies including SIEM, EDR, firewalls, IDS/IPS, anti-virus, authentication, log management, threat intelligence, vulnerability management, sandboxing and MDM.
• Awareness of infrastructure technologies including Windows Server, VMware, Exchange, IIS, SQL Server, Linux, Citrix, Cisco networking and backup technologies.
• Understanding of security principles including ISMS, risk assessment, the CIA triad, attack vectors, cryptography and incident response practices such as triage and chain of custody.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify patterns and trends in technical data.
• Good stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Security+, SSCP, Network+, a computing or cyber security degree, or a similar qualification would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Up to circa £50,000 DoE
• Good pension and company-related benefits
• Professional development within an established international organisation.