Cyber Security Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Paisley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK’s nuclear services sector is seeking a Junior Cyber Security Analyst for a contract role. Responsible for supporting cyber assurance, regulatory compliance, and risk management activities, this position involves data analysis, collaboration with stakeholders, and maintaining sensitive information handling in line with regulations. Ideal candidates will be proactive, possess strong communication skills, and be familiar with cyber security principles.

Qualifications

• Familiar with cyber security standards and frameworks (e.g. ISO27001, GDPR).
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and operational support to internal cyber security teams.
• Help manage team's shared mailbox and respond to BAU queries.
• Assist with data analysis for performance metrics.

Skills

Organisational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Data analysis

Cyber security principles

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.