IT Security Analyst

UK Atomic Energy Authority; England; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy organization in the United Kingdom is looking for an IT Security Analyst to enhance and manage its cyber security systems. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the resilience of the organization's IT infrastructure against cyber threats. Responsibilities include conducting vulnerability testing, monitoring security events, and collaborating with various teams to implement security strategies. This position offers full-time employment at the Culham site in Oxfordshire, with a focus on creating a safe and secure digital environment.

Qualifications

• At least a HNC in a STEM subject or equivalent Cyber Security experience.
• Demonstrable experience in Cyber Security or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of Information and Cyber Security principles.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and implement cyber security systems across the IT infrastructure.
• Conduct vulnerability testing on the organisation’s IT infrastructure.
• Monitor and respond to security events and alerts.
• Develop policies and guides for securing automated systems.
• Collaborate with departments to integrate security requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

HNC in a STEM subject

Information and Cyber Security experience

Tools

SIEM

Firewalls

Intrusion detection systems

Vulnerability scanners

Job description

The salary for this role is 34568(inclusive of a Specialist Allowance). Onsite working is expected for 5 days a week; however we actively support requests for flexible working.

This role can be based at any of the following sites: Culham, Oxfordshire.

This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) / be eligible for SC Clearance (must have resided in the UK for the last 5 years) including the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions and possibly a search of open source data.

The Role

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference? Join our team and contribute to the future of fusion energy. As IT Security Analyst you will play a pivotal role within the Information and Cyber Security Group under the Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions Unit within the Computing Division, responsible for the centrally managed IT services and infrastructure of the UKAEA sites. This includes data networks, desktop computing, file systems, UNIX/Linux and Windows server systems, Information and Cyber Security and JET data acquisition and storage tools. It also provides service desk support and operational management of UKAEA computer rooms.

In order to ensure that the UKAEA's IT infrastructure is resilient to cyber security threats, the IT information security analyst is responsible for managing, overseeing and implementing information and cyber security systems across the entire IT infrastructure. Under the guidance of team members with more expertise, the role entails supporting and enhancing UKAEA's information and cyber security processes and detection systems as well as performing vulnerability testing on the organisation’s IT infrastructure. To enhance information and cyber security (InfoSEC), the Information and Cyber Security Group collaborates with teams throughout the entire company as part of the Computing Division. Additionally, the group encourages awareness of and advancements in InfoSEC by providing guidance, training and other resources to the entire UKAEA.

Additional Responsibilities

• Analyse and assess potential security threats and risks to the organisation's information systems and data.
• Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities and recommend appropriate controls.
• Provide authoritative advice and guidance on security strategies to manage identified risks and ensure adoption and adherence to standards, including legislative or regulatory requirements such as data protection / GDPR and software copyright law.
• Monitor security events and alerts and take appropriate action to respond to and mitigate potential threats.
• Help develop policies, standards, processes and guidelines for ensuring the physical and electronic security of automated systems, and develop implementation approaches taking account of current best practice, legislation and regulation.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure that information security requirements are integrated into all business processes and systems.
• Contribute to the design and development of IT security solutions across the organisation.
• Design and conduct training for IT system administrators, management and all staff.
• Provide regular reports on the organisation's security posture to senior management and other stakeholders if required.

Qualifications

Essential Requirements

• At least a HNC in a STEM subject (preferably Computing or a related field) or equivalent Information and Cyber Security Experience.
• Demonstrable experience in Cyber security or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of Information and cyber security principles, techniques and best practices.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills plus the ability to work as part of a team.

Desired Requirements

• Familiarity with current cyber security prevention practices.
• An understanding of how hackers work and the ability to stay abreast of cyber threat techniques.
• Demonstrable knowledge of security tools and technologies such as SIEM, firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and vulnerability scanners.

Additional Information

A full list of our benefits can be found here. Mission is clean energy for all and we welcome talented people from all backgrounds who want to help us achieve our mission. We are under‑represented from some groups and so want to encourage applications in particular from women in STEM, people from Black British, Caribbean and African backgrounds, and from Pakistani and Bangladeshi British backgrounds. Our Executive team, supported by our Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and Wellbeing and our EDI Networks, actively promotes inclusion and takes steps to increase diversity within our organization. We reinforce best practices in recruitment and selection and evaluate approaches to remove barriers to success.

UK Atomic Energy Authority is committed to being accessible. Please email if you have any questions or require help or adjustments to compete on a fair basis, for example changes to the way we interview or share information.

Please note that vacancies are generally advertised for 4 weeks but may close earlier if we receive a large number of applications.

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Full-time

Key Skills

Council, Downstream, Laboratory, Bakery, Corporate Development

Experience

years

Vacancy

1