Information & Cyber Security Analyst

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Technology team as an Information & Cyber Security Analyst. We are looking for someone with a proven background in Information/Cyber security and a flexible 'can do' attitude to work in the Information & Cyber Security Team who manage and maintain the security of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] ICT infrastructure and information systems. You will work to proactively monitor IT systems; identify, manage and resolve security incidents, vulnerabilities, security alerts and threats; potentially perform penetration testing; and contribute to maintaining security certifications, assurances and accreditations. Potential applicants can contact Simon Clark at [contact hidden] for an informal chat. Role requires Security Clearance. Interviews will be face to face at Canary Wharf on 24th & 25th September.

Working for Our Organisation

We have offices based in Coventry, Newcastle and London and also offer flexible and home-based working. The [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] values and respects the diversity of its employees. We welcome applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. The [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] does not hold a sponsor licence in respect of skilled worker visas and so is unable to employ candidates requiring sponsorship.

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

• Manage, monitor, and develop [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] cyber security operations and ICT security infrastructure.
• Actively monitor ICT systems: manage IT security monitoring tools, review alerts, triage false positives.
• Identify threats that have entered the network.
• Evaluate and address security incidents: identify affected systems, analyze processes, carry out threat intelligence analysis, implement remediation.
• Support the ICT Security Incident Management Process as a member of the Security Incident Response Team.
• Manage ICT Security service requests and incidents via the Service Desk system.
• Ensure appropriate access control to systems is maintained.

Person Specification

Vetting

• Eligible for UK National Security vetting to SC level (essential).
• Has UK National Security vetting at SC or above (desirable).

Qualifications

• Degree in computer science, IT, or related field OR equivalent experience plus specialist security certification (essential).
• Recognised qualification such as EC-Council CSA, CEH, CompTIA Security+, Network+ (desirable).

Knowledge and Experience

• Experience of 1st-3rd level technical support of IT infrastructure or security (essential).
• Detailed knowledge of IT system monitoring (SIEM) and Security Incident Management (essential).
• Knowledge of Information Security in areas: intrusion detection/prevention, vulnerability management, network technology, Windows 10/Server, SUSE Linux, Microsoft365, ISO27001, risk management, IT auditing (essential).
• Experience with IT security architectures (essential).
• Min. 1 year experience as SOC Analyst, Tier 1 or 2 (desirable).

Specialist Knowledge

• Knowledge of IT security and data protection issues (essential).
• IT Service Management best practice, including ITIL and ISO20000 (essential).
• Knowledge of encryption systems, security products (Authentication, DLP, SIEM), Firewall/WAF administration (essential).
• Knowledge of HMG Infosec standards, ITIL foundation, digital forensic tools (desirable).

Communication Skills & Aptitudes

• Good communication and interpersonal skills (essential).
• Understanding of remote management tools, ability to form working relations, interpret complex information, maintain integrity (essential).

Additional Information

Vacancy status: Closed. Closed for applications on 10-Sept-2025. The [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is the national body responsible for prevention, detection and investigation of economic crime across the NHS. The [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] processes your application. For more information, visit www.cfa.nhs.uk.