Cheltenham
Job Summary
As a Cyber Security Analyst, you’ll work with a close-knit team to protect our organisation against a range of cyber threats. From malware outbreaks and insider activity to denial-of-service attacks and phishing, your role will be key in detecting, responding to, and mitigating risks.
Job Description
You’ll work closely with other technical teams, gaining deeper understanding of operational activities across various thematic areas. This will help you develop your skills and expertise in defensive strategies for operational infrastructure.
Typically, your day will start with a review of recent events, followed by a team meeting to coordinate ongoing investigations and set priorities. From there, you might analyse high-priority alerts, dig into logs, network traffic, or endpoint data using tools like Splunk, or develop new detection content to enhance our defences. You’ll also draw on threat intelligence to proactively strengthen our security posture. When incidents occur, you’ll take swift, decisive action to contain and resolve them.
You’ll also have the opportunity to dive into Digital Forensics to support security incidents. Whilst the role is akin to a cybersecurity role in the private sector, the scenarios you’ll face due to the unique nature of the work done by us will be anything but ordinary.
You’ll work closely with other technical teams, gaining deeper understanding of operational activities across various thematic areas. This will help you develop your skills and expertise in defensive strategies for operational infrastructure.
Typically, your day will start with a review of recent events, followed by a team meeting to coordinate ongoing investigations and set priorities. From there, you might analyse high-priority alerts, dig into logs, network traffic, or endpoint data using tools like Splunk, or develop new detection content to enhance our defences. You’ll also draw on threat intelligence to proactively strengthen our security posture. When incidents occur, you’ll take swift, decisive action to contain and resolve them.
You’ll also have the opportunity to dive into Digital Forensics to support security incidents. Whilst the role is akin to a cybersecurity role in the private sector, the scenarios you’ll face due to the unique nature of the work done by us will be anything but ordinary.
Person specification
Along with a passion for IT and eagerness to grow in the cyber security space, you’ll bring experience with scripting, along with an understanding of both Windows and Linux operating systems, and familiarity with Python. Along with this you’ll be interested in developing your skills with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure.
You’ll need to hold a cyber security certification or education at a foundation level (for example, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network,+, CompTIA Security+, OffSec, SOC200, GSEC, GCIA or GCIH certification). Alternatively, you will have 6 months experience in a cyber security role.
Beyond your technical skills, you’ll be an effective team worker, communicator and problem-solver. You know that collaborating is crucial to tackling complex threats and building effective solutions.
Alongside your salary of £36,408, GCHQ contributes £10,547 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
* You’ll receive a starting salary of £36,408 plus other benefits including:
o 25 Days Annual Leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, and an additional 10.5 days public and privilege holidays
o Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme
o Interest-free season ticket loan
o Excellent pension scheme
o Cycle to work scheme
o Facilities such as a gym, restaurant, and on-site coffee bars
o Paid parental and adoption leave
Selection process details
Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order:
* Application sift, looking at your motivation for the role and the organisation and your essential skills
* Virtual competency and technical based interview
* If successful, you will receive a conditional offer of employment
Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6 - 9 months to process including vetting, so we advise you continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is developed vetting (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is developed vetting (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Medical
Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical.
Nationality requirements
Open to UK nationals only.
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
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