Security Analyst

prosource.it; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology professional services provider in Aberdeen seeks a motivated Cyber Security Analyst. In this hybrid role, you will help manage cyber risks and ensure compliance with security requirements. The candidate should have strong analytical skills, relevant cybersecurity certifications, and experience with various cyber security tools. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, along with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Incentive bonus for self-study

Qualifications

• Experience of working in an organisation across different geographies and time zones.
• Strong cybersecurity-specific experience supported by relevant industry certifications.
• Understanding of security frameworks (NIST CSF, Mitre ATT&CK).

Responsibilities

• Work with Project Team and IS Security to support secure operations.
• Provide support on the full life cycle of security tools.
• Complete cyber risk assessments.
• Apply threat modelling principles to identify security risks.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Cybersecurity tools

Self-motivated

Education

Relevant industry certifications (CySA+, Security+)

Tools

SIEM technologies

EDR

NIDS

Job description

2666 – Cyber Security Analyst – Aberdeen

We’re looking for a motivated and capable Cyber Security Analyst to join our team in Aberdeen. In this role, you’ll help identify, assess, and report on cyber risks, playing a key part in strengthening the overall security posture. You’ll bring a proactive mindset and a solid grounding in security practices, with the ability to deliver second-line assurance activities that support both day-to-day operations and project work. You’ll work closely with colleagues across the business and with third-party partners to ensure cyber risks are effectively managed and regulatory requirements are consistently met. If you\'re passionate about cybersecurity and enjoy working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll do

• Work with the Project Team, Operations and Information Systems (IS) Security team to support IS in the delivery of secure, reliable, and safe IS operations to the business
• Work across vendors, project teams and wider IS team to define IS Security requirements for systems and solutions that meet the businesses security requirements
• Research and provide security solutions for complex application and systems integrations
• Provide support on the full life cycle of design, development and operation of security tools and services
• Build successful peer relationships with other IS and business functions
• Follow the formal governance mechanism to establish and monitor effective controls for the processes and functions performed by the IS Security team
• Support IS Security to achieve regulatory and statutory compliance requirements
• Complete cyber risk assessments, including third party suppliers
• Apply threat modelling principles to complex system and solution designs to identify security risks and appropriate mitigations
• Support, monitor and recommend improvements to cyber incident management processes
• Provide input and support to operational projects related to cyber security

What to bring

• Experience of working in an organisation distributed across different geographies and time zones, with the ability to communicate security goals (preferred)
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and execution skills (essential)
• Strong cyber security-specific experience, support byrelevant industry certifications (e.g. CySA+, Security+) and risk management knowledge (essential)
• Knowledge and experience working across a diverse range of cyber security tools, including SIEM technologies, EDR, NIDS etc. (essential)
• Self-motivated with a willingness to go the extra mile to achieve important goals (essential)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts and technologies to technical and non-technical audiences (essential)
• Cyber Security KPI monitoring and delivery (preferred)
• Experience engaging 3rd party security specialists to provide additional assurance. (preferred)
• Understanding of assessing data security and governance requirements and identifying suitable controls. (essential)
• Experience of delivering cloud focused security solutions with a solid understanding of modern cyber threats and threat modelling techniques (preferred)
• Good understanding of security frameworks (NIST CSF, Mitre ATT\&CK) (essential)

What You’ll Get in Return

For employees, we’re committed to recognising and rewarding hard work. Our competitive salary and benefits package includes:

• Company Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Private Dental Insurance
• Group Income Protection Plan
• Group Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Prosocial Events
• Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme

We also invest in your development. If you choose to self-study in your own time, we’ll fund your study materials and exam fees — and once you pass, you’ll receive an incentive bonus.

How to Apply

We’re committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you have any access needs or require adjustments at any stage of the application or assessment process, please let us know — we’re happy to support you.

Please note: All offers of employment will be subject to background checks and confirmation of the right to work in the UK.

Location: Aberdeen (Hybrid working available)

Apply now to be part of a team that values initiative, collaboration, and continuous improvement; [e-mail]

About us

prosource.it is a professional services provider in technology. Established as a traditional provider of managed IT services, prosource.it has evolved with industry and the rapid pace of change within the technology sector. We recognise the importance of people and business process in the successful adoption of technology and change. Our readiness to embrace and apply change comes from our people and we offer a variety of business services across the lifespan of successful technological deployment and adoption. We are a people centred business with a global workforce of 500 plus staff and contractors.

Our values are central to what we do and how we do it. We feel they are simple and easy to relate to, and we are always looking to welcome new people to the team who share our vision and values. We pride ourselves on being easy to deal with, agile and accepting of change across a wide range of challenging and rewarding roles. We are a team of ‘can do’ and ‘how can I help’ individuals committed to teamwork, partnership, service excellence and delivery.

www.prosource.it