Junior Cyber Security Technician

Back To Work; Northampton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Back To Work, a well-established IT solutions company in the West Northamptonshire area, is seeking a motivated Junior Cyber Security Technician to join its team. This role offers the opportunity to start a career in cyber security and gain practical experience in a professional IT environment.

Full training covers every aspect of the role, making it ideal for someone passionate about technology and digital security.

Qualifications

• Interest in cyber security and emerging technologies.
• Keen eye for detail and a methodical working style.
• Effective communication and the ability to work well in a team.
• Willingness to develop technical skills and learn new systems and security practices.
• Basic knowledge of IT systems, hardware or networks is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Help monitor and review security alerts on client and internal systems.
• Help implement cyber security measures, including endpoint protection and access controls.
• Help identify potential vulnerabilities and carry out routine security checks.
• Assist with user accounts, password management and authentication processes.
• Help keep security documentation, incident logs and compliance records up to date.
• Work with senior colleagues to investigate and resolve cyber security issues.

Skills

Cyber security basics

IT systems knowledge

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Job description

A well-established IT solutions company in the West Northamptonshire is seeking a motivated Junior Cyber Security Technician to join its team. This role offers the opportunity to start a career in cyber security and gain practical experience in a professional IT environment. Full training covers every aspect of the role, making it ideal for someone passionate about technology and digital security.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Help monitor and review security alerts on client and internal systems.
• Help implement cyber security measures, including endpoint protection and access controls.
• Help identify potential vulnerabilities and carry out routine security checks.
• Assist with user accounts, password management and authentication processes.
• Help keep security documentation, incident logs and compliance records up to date.
• Work with senior colleagues to investigate and resolve cyber security issues.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Enthusiasm for cyber security, IT and emerging technologies.
• A keen eye for detail and a methodical way of working.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work well in a team.
• Readiness to develop technical skills and learn new systems and security practices.
• Basic knowledge of IT systems, hardware or networks is an advantage.
• A positive outlook and enthusiasm for a career in cyber security