Junior Cyber Security Analyst

Junior Cyber Security Analyst
Liverpool
Salary: 28,800 + public sector benefits
Fixed Term Contract until end of April 2027 - maybe potential to go permanent
Hybrid Working twice a week onsite.

On behalf of a public sector organisation, I'm looking for a Cyber Security Analyst to join a multi-skilled digital and technology function.Working closely with colleagues across IT operations and the wider organisation, you will help monitor the security environment, investigate cyber incidents and strengthen the organisation's wider cyber security capabilities.

This is a broad operational security role covering SOC monitoring, incident response, cyber assurance, penetration testing and security improvement. You will also support wider IT service delivery and technology projects when required.

What this role involves:

Monitoring the Security Operations Centre and ensuring appropriate coverage across networks, hardware and software
Investigating and supporting the resolution of cyber security incidents
Triaging security issues according to their priority, risk and potential impact
Proactively identifying opportunities to reduce the likelihood and impact of security incidents
Supporting cyber assurance activities, including Cyber Essentials Plus and wider government security requirements
Assisting with annual cyber assurance assessments and certification renewals
Supporting penetration testing and phishing simulation exercises across projects and business-as-usual activities
Reviewing security architectures and assessing the potential impact of vulnerabilities across existing and future systems
Supporting the implementation of proactive security technologies and controls
Researching emerging security technologies and considering how they could be used within the organisation
Communicating security concepts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Supporting wider IT service delivery activities and technology project rollouts where required
Occasionally travelling between organisational locations to support users, technical environments and project delivery

What I'm looking for:

Knowledge of Security Operations Centre processes and day-to-day cyber monitoring
Working knowledge of typical SOC toolsets - SIEM, EDR, Vulnerability Management and Email Security gateway tools
Good technical knowledge of fundamental cyber security concepts
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
The ability to interpret complex technical information and identify relevant patterns or trends
Experience working with ITIL processes, including incident, problem, change and request management
A proactive approach to taking ownership of technical issues and progressing them through to resolution

Benefits

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Defined benefit pension scheme
Good annual leave entitlement
Professional development and training opportunities
Exposure to SOC operations, incident response, cyber assurance and security testing
Scope to develop within a broader cyber security and digital technology function

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