We are seeking a skilled Cyber Assurance Analyst to join a busy cyber security team, delivering a high-quality, outcome-focused service to support organisational cyber resilience.
The post holder will triage and respond to cyber security alerts and incidents, support assurance activity, contribute to cyber risk assessments and audits, and act as an escalation point for junior team members. The role supports compliance with national cyber and information security standards and contributes to wider cyber improvement projects.
Main duties
Triage and respond to cyber security alerts, incidents and service requests
Prioritise and escalate tickets based on severity and risk
Support delivery and assurance of the Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT)
Conduct cyber risk assessments and contribute to DPIAs
Monitor, assess and remediate vulnerabilities and security controls
Support penetration testing and vulnerability management activities
Maintain compliance with cyber standards (e.g. DSPT, Cyber Essentials, CareCERT)
Investigate potential security breaches and cyber incidents
Provide cyber security advice and guidance to stakeholders
Support and mentor junior team members
Contribute to cyber policies, procedures and continuous improvement
Key skills and experience
Strong knowledge of cyber security principles and controls
Experience handling security incidents, alerts and investigations
Understanding of risk assessment, assurance and audit frameworks
Experience working with Microsoft, O365, security and monitoring tools
Ability to analyse complex technical information and logs
Excellent communication skills, including explaining cyber risks to non-technical audiences
Strong prioritisation, problem-solving and decision-making skills
Degree-level qualification or equivalent relevant experience
*Rates depend on experience and client requirements
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