Cyber Security Analyst

Cyber Security Analyst

Location: Leeds (3 days per week in the office)

Salary: £45,000–£50,000

Contract: Permanent, full-time

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a Cyber Security Analyst to join an established law firm’s security team, helping protect the firm’s IT infrastructure, data and services against evolving cyber threats.

Working alongside a team of around six analysts, you’ll play a key role in security monitoring, threat intelligence, vulnerability management and incident response, working collaboratively with IT teams across the business to maintain a strong security posture.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor emerging cyber threats and implement appropriate measures to protect the firm.
• Maintain vulnerability and remediation records, ensuring risks are prioritised and addressed.
• Support penetration testing activities, coordinating remediation of identified vulnerabilities.
• Maintain and improve security tools, policies, controls and procedures.
• Work with infrastructure and IT teams to ensure systems are secure, patched and maintained.
• Support cyber security incident response, investigations and business communications.
• Keep up to date with emerging threats, security technologies and industry best practice.
• Work with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to deliver effective security services.
• Operate within an ITIL-focused environment, working to agreed SLAs and KPIs.

About You

You’ll have experience in IT security and a good understanding of security technologies, infrastructure and cyber security principles. We’re looking for someone analytical and proactive, with a genuine interest in identifying threats and improving security.

Ideally, you’ll bring:

• Knowledge of security technologies such as SIEM, firewalls, EDR, threat intelligence and vulnerability management.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure security tools, including Sentinel and Defender.
• An understanding of security risk, incident response and vulnerability remediation.
• Awareness of infrastructure technologies, including Windows Server, VMware, Linux and networking.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail and effective communication.
• The ability to work collaboratively with technical teams and wider business stakeholders.

Experience within alaw firm or professional services environment would be beneficial but is not essential. Relevant qualifications such as Security+, SSCP or Network+ would also be advantageous.

The Organisation

Join an internationally established law firm that values collaboration, innovation and professional development, offering a supportive and inclusive working environment.

Interested? If you’re looking to develop your cyber security career within a collaborative team and work with a broad range of security technologies, we’d love to hear from you.