Cyber Security Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Apperley; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading intelligence agency in the UK seeks a Cyber Security Analyst to protect against cyber threats. The role involves detecting and responding to incidents, collaborating with technical teams, and enhancing security posture. Candidates should have a passion for IT, relevant certifications, and strong problem-solving skills. This position offers flexible working options and opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

25-30 days annual leave

Public holidays

Performance recognition

Season ticket loan

Pension scheme

Cycle to work

On-site facilities

Parental leave

Qualifications

• At least 6 months experience in a cybersecurity role.
• Cybersecurity certification or foundation-level education required.

Responsibilities

• Detect, respond to, and mitigate risks from cyber threats.
• Collaborate with technical teams and analyze alerts and logs.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

CompTIA A+

Network+

Security+

OffSec

SOC200

GSEC

GCIA

GCIH

Tools

Splunk

AWS

Microsoft Azure

Windows OS

Linux OS

Python

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Job Description

Cyber Security Analyst

Location: Cheltenham

Salary: £36,408 (includes £2,658 non-concessionary payment)

Flexible working: We recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer full-time, part-time, and compressed hours. While hybrid working can be more restricted, due to the nature of the work, around 20% home working may be available depending on business needs.

About Us

GCHQ is an intelligence, cyber and security agency with a mission to keep the UK safe. We use cutting-edge technology, ingenuity and partnerships to identify, analyse and disrupt threats. Working with our intelligence partners MI5 and MI6, we protect the UK from terrorism, cyber-attacks and espionage. At GCHQ you’ll do varied and fascinating work in a supportive and inclusive environment that emphasizes teamwork.

The Role

As a Cyber Security Analyst, you’ll work with a close-knit team to protect our organisation against a range of cyber threats. Your responsibilities include detecting, responding to, and mitigating risks from malware outbreaks, insider activity, denial-of-service attacks, and phishing. You will collaborate with other technical teams, analyze alerts, logs, network traffic, and endpoint data using tools like Splunk, and develop detection content. You will also utilize threat intelligence to enhance our security posture and respond swiftly to incidents.

About You

You should have a passion for IT and cybersecurity, experience with scripting, knowledge of Windows and Linux OS, and familiarity with Python. Interest in developing skills with AWS and Microsoft Azure is desirable. You need a cybersecurity certification or foundation-level education (e.g., CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, OffSec, SOC200, GSEC, GCIA, or GCIH), or at least 6 months experience in a cybersecurity role. Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential.

Training and Development

We offer in-house and external training, including industry-recognized certifications with SANS Institute and OFFSEC. You will be paired with a mentor to support your growth, gain hands-on experience in threat detection and incident response, and have opportunities to travel and attend conferences.

Rewards and Benefits

Starting salary: £36,408 plus benefits such as 25-30 days annual leave, public holidays, performance recognition, season ticket loan, pension scheme, cycle to work, on-site facilities, and parental leave.

Equal Opportunities

We value diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from under-represented groups, including women, ethnic minorities, disabled, and neurodivergent individuals. Learn more at our website.

Disability Confident

GCHQ is a Disability Confident Leader, committed to supporting disabled applicants through the recruitment process, including reasonable adjustments.

What to Expect

The recruitment process involves application review, virtual interviews, and a conditional offer, taking approximately 6-9 months including vetting. Successful candidates must pass all stages.

Before You Apply

You must be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality and obtain Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance. Consider the implications of the role’s location in Cheltenham, and ensure your application is submitted from within the UK. We do not cover relocation costs. Please prepare a separate email address for correspondence and avoid sharing application details publicly.

Right to Withdraw

We reserve the right to close the application process early once sufficient applications are received, so early submission is advised.