It Security Analyst

Clark Contracts; Paisley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in Scotland is seeking an IT Security Analyst to join their expanding IT team. This full-time position offers an attractive package with key responsibilities including maintaining security architecture and managing endpoint detection tools. Candidates should have at least two years of cyber security experience and strong technical skills. Opportunities for career progression and ongoing training are included.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Career progression opportunities

Ongoing training and development

Contributory personal pension scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Company Sick Pay

Enhanced Paternity and Maternity Pay

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience in cyber security.
• Ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ambition to grow expertise within the IT function.

Responsibilities

• Maintain security architecture for on-premises and cloud systems.
• Oversee vulnerability and patch management.
• Manage endpoint detection and response tools.

Skills

Hands-on experience in cyber security

Strong technical IT skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Proactive and self-motivated

Job description

Founded in 1978, Clark Contracts Ltd is a privately owned main contractor with several operating divisions; Construction, Fit Out, Small Works, Retail, Housing and Maintenance. We employ over 250 people with offices in the East and West of Scotland.

Due to continued growth, we are looking to recruit an IT Security Analyst to join our expanding IT team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for cyber security who is eager to develop their skills, take ownership of key security processes, and play a vital role in protecting the business as it continues to grow.

Role & Responsibilities

• Maintaining security architecture for on-premises and cloud systems
• Overseeing vulnerability and patch management
• Managing endpoint detection and response (EDR), antivirus, email and web filtering, zero trust and network access control tools
• Aligning security architecture with CIS Controls
• Renewing Cyber Essentials Plus certification
• Assisting the IT Manager with project development tasks

Candidate

• Have a minimum of two years’ hands-on experience in cyber security within an IT environment
• Demonstrate strong technical IT skills across security tools and systems
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences
• Be highly organised, with the ability to manage time effectively and prioritise multiple tasks
• Be proactive, self-motivated, and eager to take ownership of challenges and opportunities
• Display ambition to grow their expertise and contribute to continuous improvement within the IT function

Why work for us?

In addition to an attractive package which is negotiable dependant on experience you will receive the following:

• 33 days annual leave entitlement (This is inclusive of 8 public holidays), with the option to purchase additional holidays.
• Career progression opportunities
• Ongoing training and development
• Contributory personal pension scheme.
• Access to the company’s Employee Assistance Programme which includes support for both you and your family (conditions apply) as well as a team of Mental Health First Aiders.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Group Life Assurance, Critical Illness Income Protection
• Company Sick Pay.
• Enhanced Paternity and Maternity Pay.
• Eyecare Vouchers
• Employee volunteering scheme
• Additional holidays for long service

This is a full-time permanent position, and successful candidates can be based either from our Paisley head office or our Edinburgh Office in Newbridge. Due to the nature of the role travel to and from sites and other offices will also be required.

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