Cyber Security Analyst

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

Job summary

A leading company in Portsmouth is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst for a 12-month fixed-term contract, with potential to extend or become permanent. The role involves improving security posture, ensuring compliance with Cyber Security standards, and implementing risk management strategies within a dedicated team. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of relevant experience, knowledge of security frameworks, and hands-on expertise with security systems.

Benefits

27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Up to 15% pension contribution

Potential bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years in cybersecurity roles.
• Experience with frameworks like NIST, CAF, ISO.
• Hands-on experience with security systems.

Responsibilities

• Support compliance with Cyber Security regulations.
• Implement and manage security monitoring tools.
• Identify and assess security risks and vulnerabilities.

Skills

Vulnerability Management

Threat Intelligence

Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

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
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
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