Cyber Security Analyst

Low Carbon Contracts Company

Cyber Security Analyst responsible for monitoring and responding to cybersecurity incidents. Protecting digital assets and coordinating with IT teams in a hybrid work environment.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeBirmingham • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £74,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cyber security practices, including incident response, vulnerability assessments, and compliance with security frameworks such as ISO 27001 and NIST. Proficient in cloud security principles and familiar with security technologies and tools essential for protecting organizational assets.

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Cyber Security ExperienceIncident Response ProceduresCloud Security PrinciplesVulnerability Scanning ToolsSecurity Framework Compliance

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Hard Skills

Vulnerability AssessmentIncident ResponseSecurity AuditsNetwork Traffic AnalysisSecurity Policy DevelopmentThreat Intelligence GatheringRisk AssessmentPenetration TestingSecurity TechnologiesCloud Computing

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationAnalytical ThinkingProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

SIEMFirewallsIntrusion Detection SystemsAntivirusEncryptionAWSAzureGoogle Cloud

Certifications & Qualifications

CompTIA Security+Certified Ethical HackerCertified Information Systems Security Professional

Industry Keywords

ISO 27001NISTCyber Essentials PlusTCP/IPDNSVPNMalware BehaviourAttack Vectors

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityDNSFirewallsTCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor security alerts and investigate potential security incidents.
Perform regular vulnerability assessments and security audits.
Analyse logs and network traffic for suspicious activity.
Develop and maintain incident response procedures and security policies.
Coordinate with IT and development teams to apply security patches and configurations.
Support security awareness training and phishing simulations.
Participate in threat intelligence gathering and reporting.
Document findings, actions taken, and produce security reports.
Ensure compliance with security frameworks (e.g. ISO 27001, NIST, Cyber Essentials Plus).
Assist in risk assessments and third-party vendor security evaluations.
Own internal and external security Audits such as NIST, Pen testing and Cyber Essentials Plus.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience in a cyber security role, with hands-on experience in security technologies and tools.
Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent professional qualification or experience.
Strong understanding and experience of development tools and practices, cloud computing platforms, networking concepts, protocols, and security principles.
Strong knowledge of cloud security principles and practices, especially in cloud environments like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
Familiarity with security technologies such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, antivirus, and encryption.
Knowledge of vulnerability scanning and penetration testing tools.
Understanding of incident response principles and practices.
Familiarity with TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, and general networking concepts.
Knowledge of threat landscape, malware behaviour, and attack vectors.
**Desirable:**
Relevant certifications, such as CompTIA Security+, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
Experience with security tools such as SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) and endpoint protection solutions.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual performance based bonus, up to 10%
25 days annual leave, plus eight bank holidays
Up to 8% pension contribution
Financial support and time off for study relevant to your role, plus a professional membership subscription
Employee referral scheme (up to £1500), and colleague recognition scheme
Family friendly policies, including enhanced maternity leave and shared parental leave
Free, confidential employee assistance, including financial management, family care, mental health, and on-call GP service
Three paid volunteering days a year
Season ticket loan and cycle to work schemes
Family savings on days out and English Heritage, gym discounts, cash back and discounts at selected retailers
Employee resource groups