Cyber Security Analyst

Reed Technology; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Mentoring and development

Job summary

Reed Technology in Liverpool is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst on a fixed-term contract until 30 April 2027, hybrid working with 2 days in the office. The role is suitable for someone with IT support experience looking to build a career in cyber security.

You will monitor security alerts, assist with incident response, Cyber Essentials Plus, and security testing, using Microsoft Defender and Intune; mentoring and development are provided.

Qualifications

• Interest in cyber security and technology.
• Experience in IT support, service delivery or a cyber-related role.
• Knowledge of Microsoft technologies and security principles.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Eagerness to learn, develop and work as part of a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and respond to security alerts through the CSOC.
• Support cyber incident investigation and resolution.
• Assist with Cyber Essentials Plus and security compliance activities.
• Support phishing simulations and penetration testing.
• Work with Microsoft security technologies, including Defender and Intune.
• Provide support across cyber operations and wider IT service delivery.

Skills

IT support experience

Interest in cyber security

Microsoft security technologies

Job description

Cyber Security Analyst

Fixed Term Contract until 30 April 2027

Salary: £28,867

Liverpool/Hybrid Working | 2 Days per Week in the Office

A Cyber Security Analyst is required for our public sector client. The successful team will join a growing cyber team within a mature security operations environment. This role would suit someone with IT support, service desk, infrastructure or junior cyber experience who is looking to build a career in cyber security.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and respond to security alerts through the CSOC.
• Support cyber incident investigation and resolution.
• Assist with Cyber Essentials Plus and security compliance activities.
• Support phishing simulations and penetration testing.
• Work with Microsoft security technologies, including Defender and Intune.
• Provide support across cyber operations and wider IT service delivery.

Experience

• Interest in cyber security and technology.
• Experience in IT support, service delivery or a cyber-related role.
• Knowledge of Microsoft technologies and security principles.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Eagerness to learn, develop and work as part of a collaborative team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands‑on cyber security experience, receive ongoing mentoring and development, and potentially position yourself for future permanent opportunities