Security Operations & Risk Analyst

Carter Jonas; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Additional annual leave option

Health cash plan

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Carter Jonas is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Analyst in Peterborough to help protect its systems, data and information assets. The role combines hands‑on security operations with vulnerability management, incident response, cyber risk, governance and continual improvement of the organisation's security posture.

The post holder will work with IT, Compliance, HR, suppliers and the wider business to monitor threats, manage vulnerabilities, support security assurance and embed a strong

Qualifications

• Experience in cyber security or a related technical field.
• Strong understanding of networks, cloud platforms, identity services and security technologies.
• Experience supporting incident response, vulnerability management, risk and compliance activities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts, logs and events across SIEM, EDR/XDR, Defender, Sentinel and other security tools.
• Support timely incident response, containment, remediation, recovery and post‑incident reviews with internal teams and vendors.
• Maintain the vulnerability management programme with scanning, prioritisation, remediation tracking and reporting.
• Assist ISMS, ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus and PCI DSS governance, risk and compliance activities.
• Maintain security risk, non-conformance and information asset records and escalate material risks as needed.
• Support audits, supplier assurance and business continuity testing, including awareness activities.

Job description

Carter Jonas is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Analyst in Peterborough to help protect its systems, data and information assets. The role combines hands‑on security operations with vulnerability management, incident response, cyber risk, governance and continual improvement of the organisation's security posture.

The post holder will work with IT, Compliance, HR, suppliers and the wider business to monitor threats, manage vulnerabilities, support security assurance and embed a strong