Cyber Security Analyst

Parliament of the United Kingdom; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job description

Cyber Security Analyst

Employer: Parliamentary Digital Service

Directorate: Cyber Security

Band / Grade: B2

Salary: £34,980 - £39,396 (Exc. £2000 MSA)

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Hybrid (on-site and remote)

Security Level: Security Check (SC)

Interview Format: Panel Interview (Remote)

The Opportunity

Challenges don't come any bigger than defending democracy. The UK Parliament faces complex threats you won't find in other organisations. And they change quickly. At Parliamentary Digital Services, it's our task to look out for the cyber-based threats that arise from a constantly developing domestic and geopolitical landscape. As Cyber Security Analyst, you'll join our highly collaborative Cyber Security team, which is dedicated to protecting the people, data and technology at the two Houses of Parliament. As a result, we have state-of-the-art tooling and access to excellent training resources to defend this 200+ year-old institution from a very modern threat landscape.

The team is split into four areas - Respond, Prevent, Assure, and Deliver, and you'll focus mainly on the Respond area. You'll resolve cyber security issues, provide expert advice on cyber security, investigate malware infections, and analyse and mitigate against phishing campaigns. But your work won't stop there - we'll also expect you to:

1. Use SIEM tools to gather and correlate logs, define attack scenarios and create alerts and watch lists
2. Review log sources, ensure they align to Parliament's ever-changing risk profile, review endpoint logs, and track attackers and malware
3. Learn how to perform forensic investigations and develop an awareness of associated legal and regulatory compliance
4. Support security professionals in carrying out risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for common and well-understood scenarios
5. Use threat and vulnerability information to create attack use-cases and detection rules for operation within the security technology tools and use-case framework
6. Produce incident reports for various stakeholders, look at incident trends to identify patterns and use this information to help inform Parliament's cyber defence
7. Liaise with security partners to keep up-to-date on current threats to Parliament and develop a thorough understanding of its security requirements
8. Contribute to the development and maintenance of a wide range of security processes to enable knowledge sharing within the cyber security function
9. Help to educate fellow colleagues from across the business on cyber security matters.

What You Need

We're looking for a professional with good knowledge of security concepts, technologies and practices, and the ability to translate this knowledge into advice for users and scale it up to a network level. It's also essential that you embody our four key values: care, confidence, community, and curiosity. More specifically, you'll need:

1. An understanding of network infrastructure technologies and the different functions they perform. This should include cloud technologies and the risks associated with different deployment types (PaaS, IaaS, SaaS)
2. Good report writing skills, and the ability to analyse and interpret complex data
3. The ability to provide commentary on data for cyber operations reports while developing, implementing and improving processes
4. An awareness of Parliament's threat landscape, and an understanding of how you might apply this knowledge to networks while identifying security risks and recommending improvements
5. Sound judgement and decision-making skills, a 'hands-on' approach to problem solving and the ability to remain calm under pressure while taking control of incidents
6. Be able to attend on site between 2-3 days a week on average
7. The ability to pass security clearance, backed by the right to work in the UK

About The Team

Our highly collaborative Cyber Security team is uniquely challenged to protect the UK's democratic process from cyber-based threats, and when you join us, you'll quickly discover that one day is never the same as the next. Cyber security is constantly evolving and there are always new things to discover - with this in mind, the team have access to a wide range of training opportunities to keep up with the constant changes in threats and technologies. As a Cyber Security Analyst, you'll have a real opportunity to shape the working policies that will be essential to maintaining a strong defence for the UK Parliament and the people who work here.

About Us

UK Parliament is steeped in history and tradition. It is an important part of UK life and we need to ensure as many people as possible can engage with its work. This is why we are at the start of a huge transformation programme powered by technology. The Parliamentary Digital Service (PDS) works with the House of Commons and the House of Lords with all their IT and digital needs. We are here to realise the digital ambitions of a modern Parliament and welcome you to join us in building a digital democracy.

Our Package

Please refer to our Candidate Information Pack for a full list of our benefits which include:

1. up to 35 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays
2. generous maternity pay policy up to 6 months full pay
3. great pension scheme options (contributory and non-contributory)
4. on-site subsidised gym, nursery, catering, post office, travel office and GP
5. flexible options including hybrid working and family friendly policies

How To Apply

Please make sure you're clear on the requirements of the role. These can be found in the Job Description and Candidate Information Pack. You will need to upload a CV and show how you meet up to the first five criterion. Our application process is anonymous, so please remove any personal information from your CV.

Apply By: 22nd April 2025 at 23:55

Interviews: W/C 28th April

Format: Panel Interview (Remote)

Our Culture

For our people, we provide an amazing opportunity to bring their talents to an institution that sits right at the heart of society in the UK. We are helping to change UK Parliament and strengthen democracy. What matters here is your potential for growth and your commitment to playing your part in our ongoing success.

We are passionate about providing an environment which promotes inclusion, diversity and equality. Regardless of your age, gender, ethnicity, beliefs or any of the other things that make you, you. We welcome applications from people who feel under-represented in the workforce. This includes those who may feel disadvantaged because of their socioeconomic circumstances.