Cyber Security Analyst

HAYS Specialist Recruitment
Leeds, United Kingdom
Today
£45,000 – £50,000 pa

Salary

£45,000 – £50,000 pa

Posted
22 Oct 2026 (Today)

Cyber Security Analyst
Up to c.£50,000 per annum DoE + Benefits
Permanent
Hybrid - 3 days on-site
Leeds

About the Role
I'm working with a large Leeds-based organisation that is looking for a Cyber Security Analyst to help protect its data and systems.

Working closely with the cyber leadership and wider IT teams, you'll support the development and operation of security controls, respond to ongoing threats, manage vulnerabilities and help maintain a secure global technology environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain a range of cyber security solutions and controls.
  • Analyse threat intelligence and respond to day-to-day cyber threats, implementing mitigating controls where required.
  • Maintain vulnerability and remediation records to support audit compliance and protect IT assets.
  • Work with IT teams across the organisation to secure new, existing and legacy infrastructure.
  • Define, implement, maintain and improve security measures, policies and controls.
  • Support cyber incident response, including communications with internal stakeholders, customers and suppliers.
  • Work with third parties to ensure systems are patched, hardened and remediated appropriately.
  • Create and maintain security processes, procedures and support documentation.

What We're Looking For

  • Experience working with Microsoft Azure and Microsoft security technologies such as Sentinel, Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Servers, Defender for Cloud Apps, Intune, Conditional Access, Identity Protection and Purview.
  • Knowledge of security tools and technologies including SIEM, EDR, firewalls, IDS/IPS, anti-virus, authentication, log management, threat intelligence, vulnerability management, sandboxing and MDM.
  • Awareness of infrastructure technologies including Windows Server, VMware, Exchange, IIS, SQL Server, Linux, Citrix, Cisco networking and backup technologies.
  • Understanding of security principles including ISMS, risk assessment, the CIA triad, attack vectors, cryptography and incident response practices such as triage and chain of custody.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify patterns and trends in technical data.
  • Good stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and under pressure.
  • Security+, SSCP, Network+, a computing or cyber security degree, or a similar qualification would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

  • Up to circa £50,000 DoE
  • Good pension and company-related benefits
  • Professional development within an established international organisation.

What to do now

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