JobTitle:ICT Cyber Security Analyst
Contract:Permanent
WorkingHours:37 hours per week
Salary:Grade7–£38,220–£40,777
Location:Kelvedon Park
ClosingDate:7thSeptember 2025
*We are open to discuss working arrangements including flexibility over hours and location, however the expectation is that, as a hybrid role your work will be balanced between home and Services facilities, and you will be expected to attend the Service premises for at least 3 days of a 5-day working week.
** Toensure ECFRS business continuity there may be a requirement to provide cover outside of normal working hours (“Standby”)
The Role
We’re on the hunt for a tech-savvy, threat-busting, cloud-loving Cyber Security Analyst to join our ICT team at Essex County Fire and Rescue Service. If you dream in firewalls, speak fluent Microsoft Defender, and get a thrill from stopping cyber baddies in their tracks — we want you!
This role is integral to ensuring our ICT environments remain secure and that we have visibility of the critical risks and vulnerabilities that need resolving. Using a portfolio of tooling the Cyber Security Analyst will understand the threat landscape, issue concise reports to management and lead others in the department with continually resolving vulnerabilities and maturing our overall security posture.
What You Will Be Working On
Keeping our digital fortress secure across all ICT environments.
Running security assessments and coordinating penetration tests (yes, you get to break things — responsibly).
Managing Microsoft cloud security tools like Defender, Entra ID, and Purview.
Responding to incidents like a pro – containment, remediation, and all that good stuff.
Collaborating with ICT leadership to shape policies and best practices.
Contributing your expertise to enhance the ICT department and Service’s awareness of cybersecurity.
What Are We Looking For?
We’re after someone who’s not just good at cyber security — we want a proactive, passionate individual who takes ownership of their work and thrives on being the subject matter expert (SME) in the room. You’ll be the go-to person for all things cyber, influencing decisions and helping shape our security strategy.
Here’s what makes you a great fit:
You’ve got solid experience in cyber security, especially with Microsoft and networking solutions.
You’re confident in your ability to influence others — whether it’s guiding leadership or helping colleagues stay cyber-aware.
You love documenting processes, sharing knowledge, and making complex stuff easy to understand.
You’re always one step ahead, spotting risks before they become problems.
You take pride in your work and own your responsibilities from start to finish.
You’re curious, always learning, and ready to adapt to new threats and technologies.
Eligibility
Level 3 standard of education (e.g. undergraduate degree) or holds a relevant professional qualification(s), or equivalent experience.
Hands-on experience with Microsoft cloud security tools, including Defender, Sentinel, Entra ID, and Purview.
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