Junior Cyber Security Analyst

Beauparc; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Junior Cyber Security Analyst to bolster their Cyber Security Team. This role is perfect for someone with 1st/2nd line support experience eager to enhance their technical security skills. You'll be instrumental in monitoring security alerts, supporting incident investigations, and developing security playbooks. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will help protect vital systems and data from cyber threats, while adhering to industry standards like NIST and ISO. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career in a crucial field.

Qualifications

• 1st/2nd line experience in a technical support role is essential.
• Strong understanding of security principles and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring security alerts and analyzing potential threats.
• Support investigations of security incidents and escalate threats.

Skills

Technical Support Experience

Communication Skills

Understanding of Security Principles

Microsoft Operating Systems

Tools

Azure Cloud

Microsoft 365 Security

Linux Operating Systems

Job description

About the Role

Purpose

The Junior Cyber Security Analyst will support the Cyber Security Team in protecting systems, networks, and data from cyber threats. This role is ideal for a 1st/2nd line support engineer looking to develop their technical security skills in compliance with NIST, NIS2, and ISO standards.

Scope of accountability

• Supporting the development of the Cyber Maturity of Beauparc
• First line triage of security incidents

Areas of responsibility

• Assist in monitoring security alerts and analyzing potential threats
• Support investigations of security incidents
• Escalate security threats to the Head of Cyber Security and Risk
• Support and document (where required) the development of security playbooks
• Support vulnerability and patch management processes

Qualifications, Skills, and Knowledge

Essential

• 1st/2nd line experience working within a technical support role
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding of security principles
• Experience with Microsoft operating systems

Desirable

• Azure Cloud and Microsoft 365 Security suites (including Intune)
• Understanding of TLS, SSL certificates, encryption, DKIM/SPF, and DDoS
• Experience with Linux operating systems
• Knowledge of industry standards such as NIST, NIS, PCI/DSS, Cyber Essentials Plus, and ISO27001