Cyber Security Analyst — Drive Risk & Secure Systems

Sword Group; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working

Private health

Pension scheme

Career development

Job summary

Sword Group is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst to provide cyber assurance across the IS environment, protect information assets and report cybersecurity risk to senior management. The role collaborates with the Operations team and external vendors to address third-party security risks and regulatory requirements.

You will work on threat modelling, incident management support, and ensure security controls align with frameworks while supporting secure, reliable IS operations for the business.

Qualifications

• Strong cyber security experience with risk assessment knowledge.
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CySA+, Security+) are preferred.
• Ability to communicate security concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide cyber assurance over the information systems environment.
• Identify, evaluate and report cyber risk to information assets.
• Support third-party security assessments and regulatory compliance efforts.
• Collaborate with IS Security, Operations and vendors on security requirements.
• Contribute to threat modelling and incident response improvements.

Skills

Cyber security experience

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Self-motivated

Risk assessment

Tools

SIEM

EDR

NIDS

Job description

Sword Group is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst to provide cyber assurance across the IS environment, protect information assets and report cybersecurity risk to senior management. The role collaborates with the Operations team and external vendors to address third-party security risks and regulatory requirements.

You will work on threat modelling, incident management support, and ensure security controls align with frameworks while supporting secure, reliable IS operations for the business.