Cyber Security Analyst

Bristow Holland is working with a growing company in Colchester that is looking to appoint a Cyber Security Analyst to strengthen its cyber security capability across the organisation.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established, technology-driven business within a sector experiencing strong growth.

You will be responsible for proactively monitoring and supporting the organisation's cyber security posture. Using a range of security tools and monitoring systems, you'll help investigate potential threats, identify vulnerabilities, and assist in implementing measures to protect systems and data.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor network traffic, systems, and applications for suspicious activity
• Assist with proactive threat hunting to identify vulnerabilities and risks
• Support investigation and response to security incidents
• Work closely with IT teams to help remediate vulnerabilities and implement security controls
• Document incidents and assist with post-incident analysis reports
• Support the management and optimisation of security tools including SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and endpoint protection
• Stay up to date with emerging security threats and technologies
• Contribute to cyber security projects and solution implementations
• Provide guidance to staff on cyber hygiene and data protection best practices

Key Skills:

• Degree in Cyber Security, IT, or a related discipline
• Knowledge of or understanding of SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and endpoint protection tools
• Basic understanding of networking principles and the OSI model
• Familiarity with scripting tools and Linux environments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and eagerness to learn

Desirable Skills:

• Cyber security or networking certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CEH, CISSP, CCNA, etc.)