Cyber Security Analyst - Hybrid, Incident Response & Compliance

Avove; Chorley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure services provider in the UK is seeking a Cyber Security Specialist to enhance its cyber security posture. This hands-on role involves deploying security configurations, managing incidents, and ensuring compliance with frameworks like Cyber Essentials. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of security principles and regulatory environments such as GDPR. The company offers a competitive benefits package including generous holiday allowance, pension scheme, and development opportunities.

Benefits

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Health Cash Plan

Avove Discount Scheme

Financial wellbeing programme

Employee assistance program

Volunteering days

Charity matched giving

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of security engineering and related fields.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as Cyber Essentials.
• Knowledge of regulatory environments including GDPR.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and tune security configurations including EDR and IAM.
• Manage security alerts and incidents, including phishing attempts.
• Support incident response planning and recovery processes.

Skills

Security engineering

Security analysis

Security architecture

Incident response

Threat intelligence

Knowledge of GDPR

Education

CISSP or CISM certification (or willingness to achieve)

Tools

Cyber Essentials

CAF

NIST

ISO 27001

Job description

A leading infrastructure services provider in the UK is seeking a Cyber Security Specialist to enhance its cyber security posture. This hands-on role involves deploying security configurations, managing incidents, and ensuring compliance with frameworks like Cyber Essentials. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of security principles and regulatory environments such as GDPR. The company offers a competitive benefits package including generous holiday allowance, pension scheme, and development opportunities.