Cyber Security Analyst

About the role

We are looking for a proactive Cyber Security Analyst to join our IT Security team in Canary Wharf, London. The role involves monitoring, detecting, analysing and responding to security incidents to protect the organisation’s digital assets, networks and data.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and investigate potential 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.
• Gather and report threat intelligence.
• Document findings and produce security reports.
• Ensure compliance with frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST and Cyber Essentials Plus.
• Assist in risk assessments and third‑party vendor security evaluations.

Required profile

• Proven experience in a cyber security role with hands‑on use of security technologies.
• Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security, IT, Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and networking concepts.
• Familiarity with security frameworks and compliance standards.
• Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CEH or CISSP.

Required skills

• SIEM platforms (Security Information and Event Management).
• Firewalls, IDS/IPS, antivirus and encryption solutions.
• Vulnerability scanning and penetration testing tools.
• Cloud security principles for AWS, Azure and Google Cloud.
• Networking protocols: TCP/IP, DNS, VPN.
• Knowledge of ISO 27001, NIST and Cyber Essentials Plus.

What we offer

• Competitive salary of circa £74,000 per year.
• Hybrid working – two days per week in the Canary Wharf office.
• Flexible working patterns, including compressed 9‑day fortnight.
• Opportunities for professional development and certification support.