Junior Incident Response Analyst

Back To Work; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Back To Work in the United Kingdom is seeking a Junior Incident Response Analyst to start a career in cybersecurity. You will work with the IT and cybersecurity team to monitor, detect and respond to security incidents, while developing essential skills.

The role offers hands-on experience in monitoring network activity, handling user accounts, and supporting security audits. Training will be provided, and the candidate should be proactive, collaborative, and keen to learn new technical skills.

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to explain technical issues clearly.
• Willingness to learn and develop new technical skills.
• Ability to follow processes and work as part of a team.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Awareness of security tools or software is a plus, but training will be provided.
• Interest in cybersecurity and technology.

Responsibilities

• Help monitor network activity to spot unusual behaviour, potential threats, or weaknesses.
• Support the identification and reporting of security risks, and assist in resolving them.
• Learn and assist with responding to security incidents, following established procedures.
• Carry out basic system checks and support regular security audits to keep systems protected.
• Assist with managing user accounts, access permissions, and login security.
• Support the development and updating of security policies and best practices.
• Work with the IT team to troubleshoot and resolve security-related issues as they arise.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Team player

Time management

Security awareness

Job description

An IT support company is seeking a Junior Incident Response Analyst. It is expected that the employee will develop essential skills and contribute to protecting their digital infrastructure.

As a Junior Incident Response Analyst, you’ll work closely with their IT and cybersecurity team to safeguard their systems, monitor for vulnerabilities, and respond to security incidents. This role is perfect for someone eager to start a career in cybersecurity.

KEY DUTIES

• Help monitor network activity to spot unusual behaviour, potential threats, or weaknesses
• Support the identification and reporting of security risks, and assist in resolving them
• Learn and assist with responding to security incidents, following established procedures
• Carry out basic system checks and support regular security audits to keep systems protected
• Assist with managing user accounts, access permissions, and login security
• Support the development and updating of security policies and best practices
• Work with the IT team to troubleshoot and resolve security-related issues as they arise

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Good communication skills, with the ability to explain technical issues clearly
• Willingness to learn and develop new technical skills
• Ability to follow processes and work as part of a team
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Awareness of security tools or software is a plus, but training will be provided
• Interest in cybersecurity and technology