Network Security Analyst

Education Training Collective; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Tees Valley is seeking a Network Security Analyst to safeguard digital services and ensure compliance with security standards. This position demands a passion for cyber security and strong analytical skills. The ideal candidate should have experience with Microsoft and security tools, and the role supports a hybrid work model with numerous benefits including generous annual leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement (34-43 days)

Up to 5 days additional leave at Christmas

Free on-site parking

Pro-Hybrid working employer

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Enhanced Occupational Sick Pay Scheme

Career development opportunities

Comprehensive Health and Wellbeing programme

Employee Assistance Programme

Free gym memberships

Staff Discounts Package

Better Health at Work Scheme

Wellbeing Days

Discounted Hair and Beauty treatments

Bike2Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft 365 and Azure security features.
• Knowledge of firewalls, endpoint protection, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
• Familiarity with vulnerability scanning and security incident response.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard digital platforms and services.
• Monitor security alerts and investigate incidents.
• Manage vulnerabilities and support compliance.

Skills

cyber security

analytical skills

problem-solving

communication skills

Education

CompTIA Security+

Microsoft Security

CCNA Security

Tools

Microsoft 365

Azure

firewalls

intrusion detection systems

Job description

Overview

The Education Training Collective (Etc.) is a dynamic group of colleges and training providers delivering high-quality education and skills training across the Tees Valley. We have been awarded an Outstanding Ofsted rating and are focused on creating greater opportunities for all our students and communities.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Network Security Analyst to join our Digital Services team, reporting to the Network & Infrastructure Manager. The role involves safeguarding our group’s digital platforms and services, monitoring security alerts, investigating incidents, managing vulnerabilities, and supporting compliance with Cyber Essentials Plus, Data Protection, and GDPR. You will work closely with Network Engineers and IT colleagues to keep our infrastructure secure, resilient, and ready for the future.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be passionate about cyber security and committed to protecting systems and data.
• Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Be proactive, organized, and detail-focused.
• Be an excellent communicator, able to explain technical issues to non-technical audiences.

You will have:

• Experience with Microsoft 365 and Azure security features.
• Knowledge of firewalls, endpoint protection, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
• Familiarity with vulnerability scanning and security incident response.
• Relevant industry qualifications such as CompTIA Security+, Microsoft Security, or CCNA Security (desirable: CISSP, CISM, CEH).

If you’re enthusiastic about making a difference and want to grow your career in a supportive and innovative environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

We are proud that 91% of our staff tell us that Etc. is a Great Place to Work. We offer remuneration, training and wellbeing benefits, including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement (34-43 days per annum, depending on role and length of service)
• Up to 5 days additional leave at Christmas
• Free on-site parking
• Pro-Hybrid working employer
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with 15.2% Employer Contribution
• Enhanced Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Scheme
• Career development opportunities for progression
• Comprehensive Health and Wellbeing programme
• Employee Assistance Programme (free counselling support for staff, available 24/7 365 days per year)
• Free gym memberships/discounted memberships (dependent on site)
• Staff Discounts Package – Save on your weekly shop with discounts at various retailers
• Better Health at Work Scheme – Etc. has achieved the Continuing Excellence Better Health at Work award
• Wellbeing Days (in addition to annual leave)
• Discounted Hair and Beauty treatments available
• Bike2Work Scheme

Schedule

• Monday-Friday
• Flexible lunch breaks
• If you have a preferred working pattern, please discuss this with us and we may be able to support.

If you believe you have the necessary skills, commitment and determination to succeed and would relish the opportunity to work with us, we would LOVE to hear from you.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is midnight 17th October 2025.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure by the DBS.

If you are unsure whether you need to disclose criminal information, you should seek legal advice or contact Nacro or Unlock for impartial guidance. There is more information on filtering and protected offences on the Ministry of Justice website. Nacro - nacro.org.uk/criminal-record-support-service or email [e-mail] or phone [phone]. Unlock – hub.unlock.org.uk/contact/ phone [phone] text 07824 113848.

We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work, promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability or sexuality. We encourage applications from diverse candidates and make recruitment decisions based on skill and experience. We are a disability-confident committed employer.

Safeguarding is a priority for the group and we have key policies and systems to make the group a safe place for learners and staff. The policies provide clear guidance regarding safeguarding responsibilities, including the Prevent Duty. To read more, please visit safeguarding policies page.

*note we do not accept CVs or late applications, no agencies please

All applications must be completed via our website the-etc.ac.uk/join-our-team/