Cyber Security Analyst

Hays Technology; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a top Cyber Security team at a leading company as a Cyber Security Analyst. Support in achieving CAF framework regulations and work with SIEM and Vulnerability Management. The role involves enhancing security posture and ensuring compliance with critical standards, within a hybrid working setup.

Benefits

27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Up to 15% pension contribution

Potential bonus

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2, ideally 3+ years of experience in similar cyber security roles.
• Prior hands-on experience with SIEM, Vulnerability Management, Threat Intelligence, and IAM systems.
• Experience contributing to enterprise-level security initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support compliance with relevant Cyber Security regulations, standards, and frameworks.
• Implement and manage security monitoring tools and systems to detect security events.
• Identify and assess potential security risks and vulnerabilities.

Skills

SIEM

Vulnerability Management

Threat Intelligence

IAM

Security Risk Assessment

Job description

Cyber Security Analyst

52k – 55k

Hybrid, Portsmouth

12–month FTC – possible to extend / go permanent

Your new company

Our client is dedicated to providing high–quality service to its customers, ensuring a reliable and sustainable service. They manage resources, maintain infrastructure, and implement innovative solutions to meet the needs of the community. Their commitment to excellence includes rigorous testing and monitoring to guarantee safety and quality. They also focus on customer service, offering support and information to help users manage their accounts. Join a team that values environmental stewardship and strives to deliver essential services with integrity and professionalism.

Your new role

You'll be joining an established Cyber team, supporting them to help them to achieve the CAF framework regulations, whilst getting involved with SIEM, Vulnerability Management, Threat Intelligence and IAM.

• Part of the team executing a cyber improvement programme to enhance security posture
• Support compliance with relevant Cyber Security regulations, standards, and frameworks
• Implement and manage security monitoring tools and systems to detect and respond to security events
• Identify and assess potential security risks and vulnerabilities and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• Monitor security logs, alerts, and reports identifying potential security incidents or anomalies.
• Provide support to regular audits and assessments to ensure adherence to security policies and controls
• Provide reporting on security incidents, compliance status and risk assessments.
• Develop, implement, and maintain Cyber Security policies, procedures, and guidelines

What you'll need to succeed

• A minimum of 2, ideally 3+ years of experience in similar cyber security roles, with experience in implementing security frameworks (e.g. NIST, CAF, ISO)
• Prior hands–on experience with SIEM, Vulnerability Management, Threat Intelligence, and IAM systems
• Experience contributing to enterprise–level security initiatives
• Third–party vendor relationship experience

What you'll get in return

• Salary of between 52K– 55k
• 27 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Up to 15% pension contribution
• Potential bonus
• And more

What you need to do now

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