Cyber Security Analyst

Railpen; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pension fund administrator is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst to enhance their IT Security and Governance team. This role entails securing systems, monitoring security logs, and collaborating with stakeholders to improve security measures. The ideal candidate should have experience with Microsoft E5 technologies, a solid grasp of security principles, and excellent communication skills. This position offers competitive salary and benefits, including 28 days annual leave, private medical insurance, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous annual bonus plan

Private Medical Insurance

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience as a Cyber Security Analyst with understanding of on-premise and Cloud solutions.
• Strong grasp of security concepts and infrastructure technologies.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Securing and protecting network systems, applications, and data.
• Monitoring security logs and responding to incidents.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to improve IT security strategies.

Skills

Cyber Security Experience

Communication Skills

Technical Understanding of Security Controls

Knowledge of Microsoft E5 and Azure Sentinel

Python Familiarity

Tools

Microsoft E5 Technologies

Azure Sentinel

Security Automation Tools

Job description

Cyber Security Analyst 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.

To learn more about Railpen including our values, culture and purpose, visit our LinkedIn Life page here.

The role

This 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.

Our values of integrity, community and alignment are the guiding principles that influence our behaviour. They help us make decisions and shape our relationships with others. They’re what we stand for. You will actively demonstrate our values, helping to create a safe environment, to place the needs of the community above oneself and, through a culture of ‘fair challenge’, align to the best interests of our members.

What we can offer you

Rewarding you

• A competitive salary (depending on experience)
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Generous annual bonus plan
• We provide 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
• 4x Life Assurance cover
• Colleague referral scheme

Heath & Wellbeing

• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Health cash plan
• Eye care vouchers
• Flu vaccination

Lifestyle

• We support hybrid and flexible working along with very generous family leave including 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 days leave
• Electric vehicle leasing
• Cycle to work scheme

Next Steps

Please apply for the apply button or visit Careers Page by 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