Junior Cyber Security Analyst — Hybrid, Hands-on Cloud Security

United Welsh; Caerphilly; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer

Job summary

United Welsh is seeking a Junior Cyber Security Analyst to support day-to-day cyber security activities. The role develops skills in Microsoft Defender XDR, Entra and Azure, while working with the Technology Team under guidance to handle service desk tasks and security governance.

You will learn from experienced colleagues, taking ownership of analyst-level tasks, and gaining practical knowledge across security monitoring, identity & access management, and cloud security.

Qualifications

• A degree or apprenticeship in cyber security, computing, IT or related subject.
• SC-900: Microsoft Security, Compliance and Identity Fundamentals.
• Other entry-level cyber security or IT certification is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Cyber Security Monitoring and Escalation tasks and record-keeping.
• Vulnerability and Security Administration activities and remediation follow-up.
• Security Technology and Access administration, including Microsoft 365/Azure controls.
• Service Desk and User Support, handling security-related queries and tickets.
• Governance, Awareness and Documentation, supporting audits and standards.

Skills

Microsoft Defender technologies

Microsoft Entra

Microsoft Azure

Security monitoring

Service desk experience

Education

Degree or related subject in cyber security/IT

SC-900: Microsoft Security, Compliance and Identity Fundamentals

Tools

Ticketing systems

Monitoring tools

Job description

United Welsh is seeking a Junior Cyber Security Analyst to support day-to-day cyber security activities. The role develops skills in Microsoft Defender XDR, Entra and Azure, while working with the Technology Team under guidance to handle service desk tasks and security governance.

You will learn from experienced colleagues, taking ownership of analyst-level tasks, and gaining practical knowledge across security monitoring, identity & access management, and cloud security.