Junior Incident Response Analyst: Security & Monitoring

Back To Work; North East; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Back To Work is seeking a Junior Incident Response Analyst to join its IT and cybersecurity team. You will help monitor systems, learn incident response procedures, and develop essential skills for protecting digital infrastructure.

This role is ideal for someone starting a career in cybersecurity, eager to learn, and able to work with others to follow established processes and improve security practices.

No prior professional experience required; training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills 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

Communication

Willingness to learn

Process adherence

Time management

Security tools awareness

Job description

Back To Work is seeking a Junior Incident Response Analyst to join its IT and cybersecurity team. You will help monitor systems, learn incident response procedures, and develop essential skills for protecting digital infrastructure.

This role is ideal for someone starting a career in cybersecurity, eager to learn, and able to work with others to follow established processes and improve security practices.

No prior professional experience required; training will be provided.