IT Security Analyst

apetito Limited; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to enhancing cybersecurity measures. As an IT Security Analyst, you will play a crucial role in improving incident response and security awareness across the organization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to strengthen our security posture while utilizing advanced tools and techniques to combat emerging threats. This position not only offers a competitive salary but also a comprehensive benefits package, including generous holiday allowances and a commitment to employee well-being. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and eager to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discretionary annual bonus

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Life assurance

Subsidised canteen

Free parking

Christmas vouchers

Discounts through perks scheme

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a Security Operations Center or incident response team.
• Ability to analyze and respond to threats such as malware and unauthorized access.

Responsibilities

• Utilize threat intelligence platforms to identify emerging threats.
• Analyze network traffic and conduct root cause analysis of security incidents.

Skills

Incident Response

Threat Intelligence

Network Security

Security Monitoring Tools (SIEM, EDR)

Documentation Skills

Tools

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

NDR Systems

Vulnerability Scanners

Job description

Overview

We are passionate about enhancing our cybersecurity capabilities to better protect our customers and colleagues across our global business. We are building an internal team to further mature our defensive security measures. As an IT Security Analyst, you will utilize your skills to improve incident response, increase security awareness, research threats, and support compliance. You will collaborate across functions to improve our organization's security posture. The IT Security Analyst reports to the Senior IT Compliance and Security Manager and is part of the wider IT Security Organization. This role is based at our head office in Trowbridge, Wiltshire, with a requirement to be on-site at least 3 days a week.

You will participate in an on-call rota for out-of-hours support and will receive an on-call payment during active weeks.

Willingness to work shifts, weekends, or on-call rotations for 24/7 security operations and incident response is required.

Travel to our offices in Germany will be necessary at least four times per year.

Who we are

apetito is the UK's leading food supplier to the health and social care sectors, serving over 1,300 care homes, healthcare, and education settings.

Our meals are crafted by dieticians and chefs, then frozen to preserve quality.

Wiltshire Farm Foods, our sister company, is the UK's largest ready meal supplier, delivering over 330 varieties of frozen meals across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Utilize threat intelligence platforms and cyber threat hunting techniques to identify indicators of compromise and emerging threats.
• Experience with complex networks, switches, firewalls, IDS, and IPS.
• Analyze network traffic using sniffers and NDR systems.
• Operate security monitoring tools such as SIEM, EDR, and vulnerability scanners to analyze events, detect IOCs, and identify threats.
• Conduct root cause analysis of security incidents by reviewing indicators of compromise, logs, and system artifacts.
• Develop playbooks, documentation, and processes for security operations.
• Test attack scenarios, identify security gaps, and address them.
• Configure security monitoring tools to enhance detection and response.
• Collaborate with IT, vendors, and stakeholders during investigations.
• Leverage security platforms to automate reports and produce security briefs for stakeholders.

About you

Essential Skills & Experience

• At least 2 years of hands-on experience in a Security Operations Center or incident response team.
• Proven ability to detect, analyze, and respond to threats like malware, unauthorized access, DDoS, and data exfiltration.
• Skilled in aggregating and correlating event data from multiple sources, including firewalls, IDS, and cloud platforms.
• Ability to explain cybersecurity concepts clearly to non-technical audiences.
• A collaborative team player working effectively with IT, compliance, and other groups.
• Strong documentation skills for processes, investigations, and architectural diagrams.

Willingness to work shifts, weekends, or on-call rotations, and travel to Germany at least four times per year.

Company Benefits

• Competitive salary – accredited Living Wage employer
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with options to purchase extra days
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Pension scheme with employer contributions up to 4%
• Life assurance at least 1x salary
• Subsidised canteen, free parking, Christmas vouchers, and perks scheme including discounts

Our Values

As a family-owned business, we pride ourselves on making a difference through outstanding meals, developed to enhance health and well-being.

We are committed to ethical sourcing, sustainability, and reaching Net Zero by 2040, supporting British food and farming.

We embrace inclusion and diversity, aiming to build an inclusive workplace where everyone can reach their full potential.