Cyber Security Analyst

AWD online; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & Development

25 days holiday

Company pension

Income Protection

Health Cash Plan

Death in Service (4 x salary)

Buy/Sell Holiday

Employee discounts

Volunteer Day

Job summary

AWD online invites applications for a Cyber Security Analyst role in Bristol, offering exposure across governance, risk, compliance, and technical security disciplines. The role supports the Head of Information Security and maintains the organisation's ISMS, helping ensure ongoing compliance with recognised standards.

We welcome candidates at experienced and entry level, with a focus on audit readiness, documentation, and secure development across the lifecycle, contributing to a culture of

Qualifications

• Good understanding of information security concepts.
• Experience in enterprise IT is desirable.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintaining ISO/IEC 27001/27017/27018 and Cyber Essentials Plus requirements.
• Support audit readiness, evidence collection and documentation updates.
• Collaborate with DevOps, Product and wider teams to implement security controls.
• Maintain ISMS records and ensure audit readiness.
• Support secure development across the development lifecycle.

Education

Microsoft AZ-900, CompTIA Security+ or ISC Certified in CyberSecurity (CC)

Job description

Cyber Security Analyst – Experienced and Entry Level Candidates Considered

A great opportunity for someone looking to launch or develop their career in IT and cyber security, gaining broad exposure across information security, governance, risk, compliance, audit readiness and technical security activities.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Security Analyst, Information Security Analyst, Junior Cyber Security Analyst, Junior Security Analyst, IT Security Analyst, GRC Analyst, Information Security Officer, Security Compliance Analyst

SALARY: £27,000 - £30,000 per annum (depending on experience) + Benefits

LOCATION: Bristol, South West England – Office based with some Hybrid Working

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: Monday to Friday (37.5 hours per week)

JOB OVERVIEW

This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands‑on experience across a wide range of security disciplines while supporting important governance, compliance and technical security work.

As the Cyber Security Analyst, you will support the Head of Information Security with the maintenance and development of the organisation’s Information Security Management System, helping to ensure ongoing compliance with recognised standards and frameworks.

The Cyber Security Analyst will assist with audit readiness, certification activities, evidence collation, documentation updates and security control implementation across the development lifecycle. Working collaboratively with DevOps, Product and wider business teams, the Cyber Security Analyst will help strengthen the organisation’s overall security posture and support a culture of continuous improvement.

The role is expected to start in mid/late October 2026.

DUTIES

Your duties as the Cyber Security Analyst include:

• Support Security Compliance: Assist with maintaining compliance with applicable security standards and frameworks, including ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27017, ISO/IEC 27018 and Cyber Essentials Plus
• Assist with Audit Readiness: Support the preparation, coordination and collation of evidence for internal and external audits
• Coordinate Audit Activity: Track audit-related actions, ensuring documentation and evidence are accurate, complete and aligned to required standards
• Maintain ISMS Records: Update Information Security Management System documentation and records so they remain current, accurate and audit-ready
• Support Secure Development: Work with DevOps and Product teams to help implement security controls throughout the development lifecycle
• Promote Security Best Practice: Contribute to secure design, build and deployment practices across technical and business teams
• Support Continuous Improvement: Help identify improvements that strengthen governance, risk, compliance and technical security processes

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Good understanding of information security and information technology
• Experience in enterprise IT
• Good communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across technical and non-technical teams
• Excellent attention to detail, especially when preparing, reviewing and maintaining documentation
• Ability to map business needs to technical solutions
• Good project, analysis, problem-solving and business relationship skills
• A technical certification such as Microsoft AZ-900, CompTIA Security+ or ISC Certified in CyberSecurity (CC), or a clear interest in developing security knowledge

Do not meet every single requirement........

BENEFITS

• Training & Development
• Supportive team culture with a focus on learning and development
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Company pension
• Income Protection
• Health Cash Plan
• Death in Service (4 x salary)
• Buy/Sell Holiday
• Employee discounts
• Volunteer Day