Mainstay Recruitment is currently seeking a Junior Security Analyst for a global service provider highly engaged in public sector projects. As a Junior Security Analyst, you’ll play a critical role in various business functions, ensuring adherence to stringent security protocols across projects, new product developments, and stakeholder interactions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Reporting directly to the Deputy Head of Cyber Security, the Junior Security Analyst will collaborate with local security and operational teams to ensure compliance with internal and external requirements.
• Reviewing the effectiveness of security control applications for the organisation and its clientele.
• Analysing security incidents, ensuring proper closure, and implementing preventive measures.
• Assisting in local InfoSec reviews and integrating feedback from external audits.
• Promoting security and compliance awareness throughout the organisation.
• Participating in operational security services such as SOC, SIEM, penetration testing, and vulnerability scanning.
• Assessing and addressing security-related change requests for data centre customer tenancies.

The ideal Junior Security Analyst will…

• Be familiar with security standards, including scanning and protective monitoring, access control systems, CCTV systems, security architectures, and prevailing information security threats.

Essential skills

To thrive as a Junior Security Analyst, you should possess:

• DV Security Clearance or the ability to obtain one.
• A proactive self-starter attitude, eager to learn and drive security initiatives.
• Strong understanding of IT security principles.
• Basic knowledge of Windows, MS 365, Linux, virtualization, networking, storage, and familiarity with E365 security toolsets.
• Preferably, a Cyber-related degree from a university.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience collaborating within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Willingness to undergo the security clearance process to achieve the required level.
• Desirable experience with security-related technologies, processes, methods, or architectures.

Benefits

• 32 working days holiday, additional holidays after 2 and 5-years’ service
• Subsidised health care scheme
• Government pension scheme, matching contributions up to 10%
• Perkbox employee incentive scheme
• Annual professional and training development plan
• Recommend a friend scheme paying up to £1500
• Onsite parking
• Cycle to work scheme

If you are ready to embark on an exciting career journey, we invite you to apply now for this Junior Security Analyst role.