Junior Cyber Security Analyst

Salary: £35,000 - 35,000 per year

Requirements:

• A degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Computer Forensics, or a similar subject, or equivalent prior experience / demonstrable hands-on interest in cyber security.
• Holding, or actively working towards, an entry-level certification such as ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity, CompTIA Security+ or Blue Team Level 1 is desirable.
• A genuine passion for data and cyber security with an appetite for problem-solving.
• A developing communicator who is self-motivated, reliable, and quick to learn.
• A working understanding of cyber-attack techniques, tools, and mitigation controls.
• Awareness of current security threats and common exploits.
• Understanding of threat vectors across Windows, macOS, and Linux.
• Awareness of anti-virus, anti-malware, and endpoint protection concepts.
• Familiarity with SIEM concepts such as Cortex XSIAM, Microsoft Sentinel, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with cloud services such as Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, or AWS.
• Awareness of incident management processes.
• Understanding of adversary motivations in cybercrime and phishing attacks.

Responsibilities:

• Support day-to-day security operations and monitoring alongside the team.
• Analyse security alerts and incidents within Cortex XSIAM and respond under guidance.
• Build familiarity with our SIEM, SOAR, DLP, email security, and endpoint tooling and processes.
• Use developing analytical skills to evaluate risks posed by cyber threats and support reporting for decision-making.
• Manage assigned tickets and requests through Halo ITSM.
• Support security investigations and incident response, including events involving malware, data loss, phishing, or network intrusion.
• Apply the principles of layered security, risk, and information governance.
• Develop effective controls to detect, prevent, and mitigate cyber-attacks.
• Provide regular status updates to the team and stakeholders.
• Support the preparation of documentation, communications, and reports.
• Participate in and contribute to project and team meetings.
• Work towards becoming a recognised contact within the role.

Technologies:

• AWS
• Azure
• Cloud
• DevOps
• ICT
• Support
• ITSM
• Linux
• macOS
• Microsoft 365
• Network
• Security
• Windows
• Office 365

More:

We are offering an exciting entry-level opportunity to join our growing ICT Department as a junior member of the InfoSec team at our Manchester Head Office. This is a structured route into a cyber security career within a dynamic, fast-paced environment, where you will work alongside our wider IT team across Infrastructure, Network, Development, DevOps, and Service Desk. We operate a modern, cloud-first security stack and use tools including Palo Alto Cortex XSIAM and XSOAR, Cortex XDR, Microsoft Purview, Mimecast, Abnormal, Nessus, Microsoft 365, and Halo ITSM. We encourage continual learning and professional development, including support towards relevant certifications. Our benefits include 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, your birthday off, Health Shield Cash Plan, Cycle to Work Scheme, Train Season Ticket Scheme, Profit Share Scheme, a contributory company pension scheme, and access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

last updated 31 week of 2026