Join Police Digital Service as a Cyber Detect Analyst. Two permanent full‑time roles available with a salary of £45,000 per annum.
About Police Digital Service
The National Management Centre (NMC) is part of Police Digital Services and provides visibility and control of information risks for policing. It supports the 24x7x365 nature of police operations by delivering threat detection and response capabilities for digital services before, during and after cyber‑attacks, enabling stakeholders to understand and proactively manage risk across the technology estate at both the national and force level.
Key Responsibilities
* Respond to immediate security threats on NMC monitored networks, detecting, analysing, investigating, and responding to cyber security alerts.
* Work closely with Incident Response Teams to ensure security issues are addressed quickly upon discovery.
* Initial triage of alerts, evaluation & confirmation of false positives, gathering incident data and providing feedback on gaps and tuning opportunities.
* Assess incident severity, report trends, and present force‑by‑force event summaries to stakeholders.
* Escalate potential incidents to customers or Senior Cyber Detect Analyst/CIMT Team as appropriate.
* Accountable for the initial assessment of alerts, engaging relevant stakeholders, and ensuring initial engagement with national police forces.
* Maintain situational awareness across national police forces (change, problem, incident, network architecture, critical asset lists).
* Contribute to the continuous optimisation of content and improve processes.
* Engage in regular performance conversations with a line manager and drive personal development.
What You Need To Succeed In The Role
* Ability to acquire SC and NPPV3 level clearances.
* Experience in a fast‑paced operational environment and within a team.
* Customer‑facing experience and strong interpersonal skills.
* Knowledge of security methodologies, commonly deployed cyber security tools, internet protocols, and IP networks.
* Proficiency in SIEM technology for alert handling and analysis.
* Strong attention to detail, multi‑tasking, prioritising and time‑management skills.
* Excellent verbal and written communication, able to translate technical information into plain English.
* Motivation to work independently and drive technical engagement.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
Why Join Us?
* 28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (increases to 30 days after 5 years of service). Holiday purchase available.
* Flexible working hours (8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday‑Friday, 37‑hour week).
* EAP and retail discounts, excellent pension scheme and life assurance cover.
* Remote GP, mental health and physiotherapy appointments via video consultation.
* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, flexible return to work options.
* One paid day off per year for volunteering.
Working Arrangements
Hybrid working: in‑office collaboration and up to two days of home working per week.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We are committed to equal opportunity for all and encourage applications from people from a wide range of backgrounds, including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates and people with disabilities.
Application
All applicants must be eligible for NPPV3 and SC clearances. Successful applicants will need NPPV3 clearance approved before starting with Police Digital Service.
To apply, please visit the Police Digital Service careers website or use the candidate pack for more details.
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