Cyber Security Analyst, Leeds

DiverseJobsMatter; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Addleshaw Goddard is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst to safeguard client data, supporting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. You will work with a team to implement security controls, respond to threats, and keep systems hardened and compliant with ITIL and KPIs.

The role requires broad infrastructure knowledge, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels. A degree in a related field is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of threat intel and incident response processes.
• Experience with security tooling and cloud security technologies.
• Knowledge of ISMS, risk assessment, CIA triad and incident triage.
• Degree-level qualifications would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Analyse threat intelligence and respond to day-to-day cyber threats by implementing mitigating controls and solutions.
• Maintain and update vulnerability and remediation records to support audit compliance and protect IT assets.
• Collaborate across global IT teams and third parties to secure infrastructure across lifecycle of systems.
• Coordinate penetration testing from planning through remediation, ensuring findings are prioritized and assigned.
• Define, implement, maintain and enhance security measures, policies, controls, patching and system hardening activities.
• Support cybersecurity incident response, including communications with the business, customers and suppliers.
• Maintain security documentation and stay current with evolving security practices, delivering services in line with ITIL, SLAs, KPIs and stakeholder expectations.

Skills

Threat intelligence

Incident response

Security tooling

Analytical skills

Stakeholder communication

Education

Degree in CS/IT or related field

Tools

Sentinel

Defender

Intune

Purview

SIEM

EDR

Job description

The primary responsibility of the Cyber Security Analyst is to support the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our clients’ data. As a result, the Cyber Security Analyst must have excellent analytical skills as well as a good knowledge of the company’s products, services, and Service Management processes. The Cyber Security Analyst will use their knowledge and technical expertise to work with the team lead to provide excellent security alongside customer service. Ensuring the integrity of data for AG and its customers.

What You’ll Do

• Analyse threat intelligence and respond to day-to-day cyber threats by implementing appropriate mitigating controls and solutions.
• Maintain and update the firm’s vulnerability and remediation records to support audit compliance and protect IT assets.
• Collaborate across global IT teams and third parties to secure infrastructure throughout the lifecycle of new, existing and legacy systems.
• Coordinate penetration testing from planning through to remediation, ensuring findings are prioritised and assigned appropriately.
• Define, implement, maintain and enhance security measures, policies, controls, patching and system hardening activities.
• Support cybersecurity incident response, including advising on communications with the business, customers and suppliers.
• Maintain security documentation, stay current with evolving security practices, and deliver services in line with ITIL, SLAs, KPIs and stakeholder expectations.

Who We’re Looking For

• Broad awareness of core infrastructure technologies, including Azure, Windows Server, VMware/ESX, Exchange, IIS, SQL, Linux appliances, macOS, backup platforms, Citrix and Cisco networking/IP telephony.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft security technologies and wider security tooling, including Sentinel, Defender, Intune, Conditional Access, Identity Protection, Purview and relevant third-party platforms.
• Sound understanding of security technologies such as SIEM, firewalls, IDS/IPS, EDR, antivirus, authentication, log management, content filtering, MDM, vulnerability management and threat intelligence.
• Awareness of key security principles and practices, including ISMS, risk assessment, the CIA triad, attack vectors, cryptography, relevant legislation and incident response processes such as triage and chain of custody.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to identify patterns, trends and effective solutions.
• Self-motivated, dependable and able to work independently or collaboratively under pressure, while meeting deadlines and communicating effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Customer-focused and committed to continuous improvement, knowledge-sharing, service excellence and positive team behaviours; relevant security, networking or degree-level qualifications would be advantageous.

Why Choose Us?

Addleshaw Goddard is a place where you are not just valued but encouraged to reach your full potential. Our culture promotes improvement, growth, and collaboration, making us the natural choice for top-tier clients. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees.