Cyber Security Analyst - Vulnerability & Incident Response

Lanes Group; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent provider of water services is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst to enhance their IT Security team. This full-time position involves key responsibilities in vulnerability management and incident monitoring, ensuring robust technical defenses using a range of tools. The successful candidate will join a collaborative environment that supports continuous professional development. Salary ranges from £32,000 to £37,000, with benefits including training, holidays, and pension options.

Benefits

24 Days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Pension

Death in service

Technical training and support towards certifications

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• 25 years experience in IT infrastructure systems or network administration.
• Comfortable with both cloud and on-premises environments.
• Interest in continuous learning through labs and simulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and review vulnerability scans prioritising and coordinating remediation.
• Monitor Microsoft 365 Defender and Azure Security Centre for suspicious activity.
• Support incident response by investigating alerts and gathering evidence.
• Validate and monitor backup processes for resilience.
• Assist with patch management across all platforms.
• Collaborate with IT teams to improve monitoring and hardening practices.

Skills

Strong problem-solving

Investigative skills

Familiarity with vulnerability management tools

Exposure to SIEM or log monitoring platforms

Knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Azure security features

Education

Working towards security certifications

Tools

Qualys

Nessus

Tenable

Job description

A leading independent provider of water services is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst to enhance their IT Security team. This full-time position involves key responsibilities in vulnerability management and incident monitoring, ensuring robust technical defenses using a range of tools. The successful candidate will join a collaborative environment that supports continuous professional development. Salary ranges from £32,000 to £37,000, with benefits including training, holidays, and pension options.