Cyber Security Analyst
Type: Permanent
Reference: 223953098
Job Description:
Cyber Security Analyst
Ashby-de-la-Zouch - Hybrid
Up to £40,000
VIQU have partnered with a dynamic organisation that are looking for a Cyber Security Analyst to join their growing IT team. This is a pivotal role in strengthening the organisation’s cyber defences and risk management framework, ensuring systems, networks, and applications are secure against evolving threats.
Key Responsibilities of the Cyber Security Analyst:
- Support the design, implementation, and management of cyber security technologies across the business
- Monitor and respond to security incidents, alerts, and helpdesk requests, maintaining robust threat detection
- Conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and phishing simulations to identify and mitigate risks
- Collaborate closely with IT teams to embed security best practices into system management and project delivery
- Stay up to date with emerging cyber threats and recommend improvements to strengthen the organisation’s security posture
- Promote cyber awareness across colleagues, ensuring everyone understands their role in protecting systems and data
Experience Required of the Cyber Security Analyst:
- Demonstrable experience in cyber security or information security, with knowledge of standards such as Cyber Essentials or ISO 27001
- Familiarity with endpoint protection, network security, application security, and vendor risk management
- Experience with CrowdStrike or similar security platforms is advantageous
- Proactive approach to learning and implementing security best practices
- Excellent communication skills, capable of liaising with colleagues at all levels
- Ability to work in a hybrid environment, with occasional travel to company sites
Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Katie Dark via the VIQU IT website.
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Cyber Security Analyst
Ashby-de-la-Zouch - Hybrid
Up to £40,000