Junior Security Analyst

Linnaeus; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary healthcare organisation is seeking a Junior Security Analyst to support its Information Security team. The role, based in the UK, offers hybrid working and opportunities to develop your cybersecurity career. Candidates should possess communication skills, exposure to information security environments, and knowledge of compliance frameworks. This entry-level position comes with a competitive salary and industry-leading training.

Benefits

Industry-leading training

Collaborative working environment

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Exposure to or experience within an Information Security environment.
• Knowledge of technologies such as firewall management and threat monitoring.
• Experience working with audit, legal, or compliance stakeholders is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyse security alerts from IT systems.
• Assist in investigating potential security incidents.
• Support compliance with GDPR and privacy regulations.
• Maintain and update security documentation.
• Contribute to cybersecurity awareness training.

Skills

Exposure to Information Security

Knowledge of Office 365

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Organised and prioritisation skills

Teamwork ethic

Education

Relevant education or certification (e.g. CC - Certified in Cybersecurity)

Tools

Threat monitoring tools

Vulnerability scanning tools

Job description

Overview

Information Security Junior Security Analyst – Location: Hybrid (with weekly office presence, increased office time during initial training). Department: Information Security. Reports to: Information Security Manager.

About Linnaeus: Linnaeus is a forward-thinking partnership of highly respected primary care and referral veterinary practices across the UK and Ireland, comprising some of the best clinicians in the profession.

We are all individual, but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence in everything we do and our passion to make A Better World for Pets.

At Linnaeus, we carefully select the practices we partner with to ensure the highest levels of patient care across our group. Together, we form a growing community of like-minded veterinary professionals who are passionate about what they do - across small animal, farm, and equine medicine.

Our Five Principles guide everything we do:

• Quality - We strive for excellence in our work and contributions to society.
• Responsibility - We act now, with integrity and accountability.
• Mutuality - We ensure benefits are shared among all stakeholders.
• Efficiency - We make the best use of our resources.
• Freedom - We retain the independence to make decisions that reflect our values.

The Opportunity

An exciting new opportunity has arisen within the European Information Security team for a Junior Security Analyst.

This is an entry-level role ideal for someone looking to begin or grow their career in cybersecurity. You will work closely with our Information Security and IT teams to help protect the business, monitor potential threats, and support compliance across our network of veterinary practices.

This position provides hands-on experience with enterprise-class security tools, exposure to real-world incident management, and an opportunity to make a tangible impact within a vital and growing healthcare sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyse security alerts from hospital and corporate IT systems.
• Assist in investigating potential security incidents and escalate as required.
• Support compliance with data protection requirements, including GDPR, PCI-DSS, and privacy regulations.
• Participate in vulnerability management - including scanning, analysis, and remediation tracking.
• Maintain and update security documentation (incident reports, access control, IT policy updates).
• Contribute to cybersecurity awareness training across the organisation.
• Stay informed on emerging threats, particularly those affecting healthcare and veterinary sectors.

About You

Essential:

• Exposure to or experience within an Information Security environment.
• Knowledge of technologies such as Office 365, firewall management, and threat monitoring.
• Strong communication skills - verbal, written, and interpersonal.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive mindset.
• Organised and able to prioritise effectively.
• A professional, approachable manner and strong teamwork ethic.

Desirable:

• Experience working within the medical or healthcare industry.
• Understanding of compliance frameworks (ISO, NIST).
• Familiarity with vulnerability scanning tools and remediation activities.
• Experience working with audit, legal, or compliance stakeholders.
• Relevant education or certification such as CC - Certified in Cybersecurity (ISC2).
• Driving licence.

What We Offer

• Hybrid working - office attendance once a week (more during initial training).
• The chance to develop your career in cybersecurity within a respected, mission-driven organisation.
• Access to industry-leading training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment, where you can help make A Better World for Pets.

Salary: £33,000

Salary Description: Up to, depending on experience;