Cyber security analyst

Job Description

Bristow Holland is recruiting for a Cyber Security Analyst to join a growing organisation based in Felixstowe. The role offers a hybrid working model with 50% working from home and 50% in the office.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone early in their cyber security career who is looking to build hands-on experience across IT security, networking, governance, and compliance within a business-focused environment.

You’ll be joining a small but experienced security team where you’ll gain exposure across a wide range of areas including cyber security operations, risk management, audits, and compliance frameworks such as Cyber Essentials and ISO 27001.

Key Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day IT and cyber security operations across the business
• Assist with monitoring and responding to security alerts and incidents
• Help maintain and improve network and system security controls
• Support Cyber Essentials and ISO 27001 compliance activities
• Assist with internal and external security audits
• Contribute to security policies, procedures, and documentation
• Work closely with IT and infrastructure teams to improve security posture
• Gain exposure to vulnerability management and risk assessments

Skills & Experience Required

One of the following three:

• 1 years’ experience in Cyber Security or IT Security
• A degree in a relevant IT or Cyber Security discipline
• Or relevant cyber security training / certifications (e.g. CompTIA Security+, etc.)
• Strong interest in cyber security and IT infrastructure
• Basic understanding of networking (TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls)
• Good communication and willingness to learn
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail