Cyber Security Analyst

Railpen Limited; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent pension investment firm is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst to join its IT Security and Governance team. This role involves protecting network systems and data while collaborating with various stakeholders to improve IT security. Ideal candidates will have a solid understanding of security controls, proficiency with Microsoft E5 technologies, and strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary (depending on experience)

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous annual bonus plan

Membership of the Railways Pension Scheme

4× Life Assurance cover

Health & Wellbeing Private Medical Insurance

Employee assistance programme

Health cash plan

Eye care vouchers

Flu vaccination

Paid volunteering days

Electric vehicle leasing

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Cyber Security Analyst with a strong grasp of security concepts.
• Understanding of on-premise and cloud security solutions.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Secure and protect network systems and data.
• Monitor security logs and respond to incidents effectively.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to improve IT security.

Skills

Cyber Security experience

Understanding of security controls

Collaboration skills

Excellent communication

Automation familiarity

Python knowledge

Tools

Microsoft E5 technologies

Azure Sentinel

Job description

Cyber Security Analyst

Location: Home based – London (Darlington). Tees Valley, England, GB.

Intro

We have an incredible opportunity for a Cyber Security Analyst to join our IT Security and Governance team on a permanent basis (home based).

Who we are

Railpen is responsible for the safekeeping and investment of around £34 billion in assets and the administration of several pension schemes, including the Railways Pension Scheme, one of the UK's largest and longest established pension funds. Our heritage of looking after the pension needs of the rail industry and its employees gives us our name and our unique outlook on how we serve our members. Railpen takes a holistic view, focusing on how we serve members today and how we can positively impact the communities and the world they will retire into.

Role

This role is an opportunity to join a team that takes a proactive, innovative approach to security and resilience, backed by strong sponsorship to stay ahead of evolving threats. You’ll work with cutting‑edge security technologies, and at Railpen we will invest in your growth, encouraging continuous development so you remain at the forefront of cybersecurity and play a key role in shaping the future of our resilience. Within this role you will be responsible for securing and protecting network systems, applications and data. This includes ensuring the appropriate IT Security controls and processes are in place across Railpen’s IT infrastructure as well as monitoring security logs and responding to incidents, triaging requests and escalating incidents in a timely and effective manner.

The Person

We are looking for someone with experience as a Cyber Security Analyst with a solid technical understanding of the security controls needed to protect complex architectural solutions hosted both on‑premise and in the Cloud. You will have a strong grasp of security concepts and infrastructure technologies, as well as an appreciation of how new security solutions can impact delivery. Experience with general security technologies and capabilities including Microsoft E5 technologies such as Azure Sentinel and the various Defender products would be a distinct advantage, as would exposure to automation and familiarity with Python to help streamline processes and support security innovation. The successful candidate will be comfortable collaborating with a variety of stakeholders and be keen to build effective relationships within the team and cross‑functionally to help mitigate risks, develop solutions and help to identify innovative methods to improve IT security across Railpen. You will have excellent communication skills to allow you to deliver technical concepts to non‑technical audiences. Having the ability to be proactive and manage multiple priorities at one given time is key to this role. We are looking for someone who can demonstrate a passion for IT Security and a willingness to learn and develop within a complex and exciting environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (depending on experience)
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Generous annual bonus plan
• Membership of the Railways Pension Scheme, a Defined Benefit arrangement under which you get a pension for life and a lump sum when you retire, based on your length of service and pay
• 4× Life Assurance cover
• Colleague referral scheme
• Health & Wellbeing Private Medical Insurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Health cash plan
• Eye care vouchers
• Flu vaccination
• Support for hybrid and flexible working along with generous family leave: 12 months full‑pay maternity leave and 6 months full‑pay paternity leave
• Buy and sell holidays
• Give as you earn scheme
• Paid volunteering days
• Flexible half‑day leave
• Electric vehicle leasing
• Cycle to work scheme

Next Steps

Please apply by the deadline of 6th January 2026. Railpen is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment, we value diversity and welcome people from all backgrounds and walks of life.