Junior Cyber Security Officer

Back TO Work; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Back To Work is seeking a Junior Cyber Security Officer in Sunderland to join a technology and security team within a regulated financial services environment. You will help protect systems, networks and customer data while gaining exposure to security operations and risk management.

You will work with experienced security professionals on monitoring, investigations, and compliance activities described in the role. This is an excellent entry path for a career in cyber security.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in cyber security and information security.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and incidents through SIEM tools.
• Assist in the investigation and escalation of security incidents.
• Support vulnerability assessments and remediation activities.
• Carry out routine security checks across systems and infrastructure.
• Maintain and update security documentation, policies, and procedures.
• Assist with user access reviews and identity management processes.
• Support compliance activities relating to financial services regulations and information security standards.
• Participate in cyber awareness initiatives and employee training programmes.
• Help conduct risk assessments and identify potential security weaknesses.
• Support endpoint protection and network security monitoring.
• Liaise with internal IT teams and third-party security providers where required.
• Keep up to date with emerging cyber threats and industry best practices.

Skills

Cyber security interest

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Discretion with data

Job description

About the Company

Our client is a financial services organisation in the North East area of England, committed to protecting customer data, maintaining regulatory compliance, and safeguarding business systems against evolving cyber threats. They are seeking a motivated Junior Cyber Security Officer to join their technology and security team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within cyber security, gaining exposure to security operations, threat monitoring, risk management, and compliance within a highly regulated financial environment.

The Role

As a Junior Cyber Security Officer, you will support the organisation's cyber security function by helping to protect systems, networks, applications, and customer data. Working alongside experienced security professionals, you will monitor security alerts, investigate potential threats, assist with vulnerability management, and contribute to maintaining industry and regulatory security standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and incidents through Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools.
• Assist in the investigation and escalation of security incidents.
• Support vulnerability assessments and remediation activities.
• Carry out routine security checks across systems and infrastructure.
• Maintain and update security documentation, policies, and procedures.
• Assist with user access reviews and identity management processes.
• Support compliance activities relating to financial services regulations and information security standards.
• Participate in cyber awareness initiatives and employee training programmes.
• Help conduct risk assessments and identify potential security weaknesses.
• Support endpoint protection and network security monitoring.
• Liaise with internal IT teams and third-party security providers where required.
• Keep up to date with emerging cyber threats and industry best practices.

Skills & Experience

• Strong interest in Cyber Security and Information Security.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion