Junior Cyber Security Analyst

Nobia; North East; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Volunteer day

Employee discounts

Flexible holidays

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Magnet in Darlington is seeking a motivated Junior Cyber Security Analyst to join our IT team. You’ll help monitor security alerts, support security tools and promote best security practices across the business.

The role offers hands-on development in a fast-paced environment with 39 hours per week, some office days, and on-call duties once fully trained; salary £28,000–£33,000 depending on experience. Travel to other sites may be required occasionally.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of cyber security principles.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to learn new security tools and processes.
• Willingness to follow documented procedures and maintain logs.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and elevate potential threats promptly.
• Support security tools including endpoint protection, email security, and SIEM platforms.
• Assist vulnerability management by reviewing scans and tracking remediation.
• Collaborate with IT colleagues to investigate incidents and strengthen controls.
• Maintain security policies and documentation for compliance and best practices.
• Promote security awareness and a security-first culture.
• Manage workload via ticketing systems and security tools.
• Act as a point of contact for security queries and escalations.

Skills

IT security basics

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Tools

Endpoint protection

SIEM

Vulnerability scanning

Email security

Job description

Role: Junior Cyber Security Analyst

Reports to: IT Security Manager

Location: Darlington

Hours: 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday: 2/3 days in the office. Oncall roat once fully trained

Salary: £28,000 - £33,000 depending on experience

We're looking for a motivated and curious Junior Cyber Security Analyst to join our growing IT team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for technology and cyber security who is eager to develop their skills within a supportive and fast-paced environment.

You’ll play an important role in helping to protect our systems, data and colleagues by monitoring security alerts, supporting security tools, investigating incidents and promoting security best practice across the business

What’s in it for you?

• Paid volunteer day

• Fantastic company discounts: Up to 80% off our stylish kitchen ranges and products

• Access to Retail Trust

• Flexible holidays: Buy up to five extra days with our holiday purchase scheme

• Wellbeing support: Access to our virtual GP service and employee assistance platform 24/7

• Lifestyle perks: Cycle to work scheme and savings on hundreds of top brands via our benefits app

• A collaborative culture built on care, inclusion, and continuous improvement

What you’ll be doing:

• Monitor security alerts and elevate potential threats to ensure risks are identified and addressed promptly.

• Support the day-to-day operation of cyber security tools including endpoint protection, email security and SIEM platforms.

• Assist with vulnerability management activities, reviewing scan results and tracking remediation actions.

• Work closely with IT colleagues to investigate security incidents and strengthen security controls.

• Maintain security policies, procedures and documentation to support compliance and best practice.

• Contribute to security awareness initiatives and help promote a security-first culture.

• Manage workload effectively through ticketing systems, assigned tasks and security management tools.

• Act as a point of contact for security-related queries and escalations across the business.

Who we’re looking for:

• Someone with a genuine interest in IT and cyber security.

• Strong communication skills with the confidence to ask questions and learn from others.

• Organised, motivated and keen to develop new skills.

• Ability to follow processes and create clear documentation.

• Some exposure to IT support environments and security technologies such as anti-virus, web filtering or email security solutions.

• A flexible approach and positive attitude in a changing environment.

• Willingness to travel occasionally to other sites when required.

Why choose Magnet?

At Magnet, we bring over 100 years of heritage, but our focus is firmly on the future.
As the UK’s leading kitchen specialist, our success is driven by the expertise, insight and innovation of our people.

We’re in the middle of an exciting transformation, with a real opportunity to shape how we work, grow and deliver for our customers. We’re always open to fresh thinking and new perspectives, so even if your experience doesn’t perfectly match, we’d still love to hear from you.

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

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