IT Cyber Security Analyst

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Tendring; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity House invites applications for an IT Cyber Security Analyst to join our IT team on a 2-year fixed-term contract. The role focuses on protecting IT environments by monitoring cyber threats, maintaining security controls, and supporting incident response and cyber resilience activities.

You will work closely with the IT Cyber Security & Infrastructure Manager and gain exposure to enterprise technologies and critical national infrastructure while contributing to vulnerability management,

Qualifications

• Experience in cyber security, infrastructure and IT support.
• Good understanding of cyber security principles, networking and best practice.
• Experience with vulnerability management and incident response.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and respond to cyber threats and incidents.
• Manage vulnerabilities, security testing and remediation.
• Support Cyber Essentials, SIEM, MDR and Darktrace.
• Review firewalls, security controls and configurations.
• Support incident response and disaster recovery.
• Advise on secure systems, procurement and suppliers.
• Promote cyber security awareness and best practice.

Skills

Cyber security principles

Networking basics

Incident response

Vulnerability management

Security monitoring

Analytical skills

Communication

Microsoft 365

OT environments familiarity

Education

CompTIA Security+

Certified Ethical Hacker

ITIL Foundation

Tools

Check Point firewall

Sophos endpoint protection

Darktrace

SIEM

Job description

Trinity House works for the benefit and safety of all mariners as a General Lighthouse Authority and maritime charity. Our people are central to our reputation as a leading maritime organisation, as is our commitment as an employer to developing the skills, capabilities and potential of our workforce.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and technically capable IT Cyber Security Analyst to join our IT team on an initial 2-year fixed-term contract.

Working closely with the IT Cyber Security & Infrastructure Manager and senior technical colleagues, you will help protect the organisation's IT environments by monitoring cyber threats, maintaining security controls, and supporting incident response and cyber resilience activities.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in cyber security whilst gaining exposure to a broad range of enterprise technologies and critical national infrastructure. You will contribute to strengthening our security posture through vulnerability management, security monitoring, Cyber Essentials compliance, and the continuous improvement of cyber security practices across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and respond to cyber threats and incidents.
• Manage vulnerabilities, security testing and remediation.
• Support Cyber Essentials, SIEM, MDR and Darktrace.
• Review firewalls, security controls and configurations.
• Support incident response and disaster recovery.
• Advise on secure systems, procurement and suppliers.
• Promote cyber security awareness and best practice.
• Participate in the out-of-hours support rota.

What are we looking for:

• Experience in a cyber security, infrastructure and IT support functions.
• Good understanding of cyber security principles, networking and security best practice.
• Experience with vulnerability management and incident response.
• Familiarity with firewall technologies, preferably Check Point; endpoint protection, preferably Sophos and security monitoring tools.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical colleagues.
• Experience with Microsoft 365, enterprise networking and Operational Technology environments would be advantageous.
• Relevant qualifications or certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Certified Ethical Hacking, ITIL Foundation or equivalent are desirable.

We welcome qualified individuals to apply.

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