Description
Are you ready to use your problem-solving skills to help protect critical systems and services in a fast-moving cyber security environment?
The Cyber Security team, part of the Digital team at Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB), is at the forefront of defending against cyber threats and plays a vital role in protecting the organisation's information assets. We ensure the secure delivery of services across government and partner agencies by safeguarding the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems and data through proactive risk management, monitoring, and incident response.
As a Cyber Security Analyst, you will be at the heart of this mission. We are looking for someone who is passionate about cyber security and eager to help us stay ahead of evolving threats. In this role, you will apply your technical expertise to implement and maintain security controls, support operational procedures, and respond effectively to security incidents - making a real impact on the resilience of our services. You will work with business and technical teams to manage risks, perform vulnerability assessments, and ensure compliance. Key tasks include managing access rights, supporting network maintenance, and handling system backups. You will also investigate security breaches, carry out forensic analysis when needed, and recommend actions to strengthen our security posture.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
* Assist users in defining their access rights and privileges. Perform standard security administration tasks and resolve security administration issues.
* Communicate information security risks and issues to business managers and other stakeholders.
* Investigate security breaches using forensic techniques where appropriate, in accordance with established procedures; recommend required actions and support/follow-up to ensure these are implemented.
* Perform security risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, and business impact analyses for small information systems.
* Identify operational problems and contribute to their resolution.
* Create test cases using in-depth technical analysis of risks and common vulnerabilities.
* Apply and maintain specific security controls in line with organisational policy and local risk assessments.
Qualifications
Success profile Success profiles are specific to each job and they include the mix of skills, experience and behaviours candidates will be assessed on. Technical / Professional Skills:
This role is aligned to Cyber Security Analyst within the Digital, Data and Technology Profession. These skills will be tested during the Technical Assessment if you are successful at sift stage. They will be not be assessed at application stage. Please review the following to understand the skill expectations: Cyber security: operations -
Experience:
* Experience of applying the principles of secure configuration and routine security procedures such as patching, managing access rights, malware, protection or vulnerability testing under supervision.
* Experience of defining incident management, incident investigation and response policy and/or incident management and investigation processes, procedures and systems and can advise others on incident management, incident investigation and response processes.
* General knowledge of system architectures in order to articulate the impact of vulnerabilities on existing and future designs and systems.
Behaviours:
* Seeing the big picture - Level 2.
* Changing and improving - Level 2.
* Making effective decisions - Level 2.
You can find out more about Success Profiles here: Success profiles: candidate guide -
How to apply Apply online, providing a CV and Supporting Statement (of no more than 750 words) which provides evidence of how you meet three experiences listed in the Success Profile above. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can be used to support your application, but all statements and examples provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, and presented as your own) applications will be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on acceptable and unacceptable uses of AI in recruitment.
If invited for further assessment, this will consist of an interview and DDaT Technical assessment where the behaviours, experiences and technical skills outlined in the Success Profile will be assessed.
Interviews and DDaT Technical assessments are scheduled for w/c 16 March 2026, however these may be subject to change.
About us
AiB is a Scottish Government executive agency that helps deliver options for those seeking debt management and debt relief in Scotland. AiB is responsible for the:
* administration of the Debt Arrangement Scheme, personal insolvency, and recording of corporate insolvencies in Scotland
* development of policy for personal insolvency, Debt Arrangement Scheme, diligence in Scotland and devolved corporate insolvency
* supervision of the bankruptcy process
The Scottish Government is the devolved government for Scotland. We have responsibility for a wide range of key policy areas including: education, health, the economy, justice, housing and transport. We offer rewarding careers and employ people across Scotland in a wide range of professions and roles.
Our staff are part of the UK Civil Service, working for Ministers and senior stakeholders to deliver vital public services which improve the lives of the people of Scotland.
We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment along with a wide range of employee benefits. Find out more about what we offer. As part of the UK Civil Service, we uphold the Civil Service Nationality Rules.
Working Pattern
The post is based in AiB Kilwinning, 1 Pennyburn Road, Kilwinning, KA13 6SA. The Agency operates a hybrid working policy and staff are expected to attend the office in Kilwinning at least two days a week. Our standard hours are 35 hours per week. We offer a range of flexible and hybrid working options depending on the needs of the role. If you have specific questions about the role you are applying for, please contact us.
Security checks Successful candidates must complete the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), before they can be appointed. BPSS is comprised of four main pre-employment checks – Identity, Right to work, Employment History and a Criminal Record check (unspent convictions). You can find out more about BPSS on the UK Government website, or read about the different levels of security checks in our Candidate Guide. Equality statement We are committed to equality and inclusion and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the population of our nation. Find out more about our commitment to diversity and how we offer and support recruitment adjustments for anyone who needs them. Further information Find out more about our organisation, what we offer staff members and how to apply on our Careers Website. Read our Candidate Guide for further information on our recruitment and application processes. Apply Before: 22 February :59)