Cyber Security Analyst/Engineer

Cyber Security Analyst / Engineer
Location:Ideally based in York or Leeds
Working Pattern:Full time, Monday to Friday, working Hybrid – with travel to office locations as required
Salary:£45,000 – £65,000 (dependent on experience) + car allowance

Overview
An exciting opportunity has become available for aCyber Security Analyst/Engineerto join a growing, forward-thinking group of companies. Reporting directly to the Group Information Security Officer (GISO), this role combines business-as-usual (BAU) security incident monitoring and response with security project work.
The successful candidate will be hands-on and technically strong, with the ability to work across a broad range of IT functions. You’ll need to engage confidently with both technical teams and business users, bringing excellent organisational and communication skills to a complex and evolving security environment.Key Responsibilities

Monitor and analyse network traffic, system activity, and logs to detect unusual or malicious behaviour Conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and areas for improvement Implement and manage a wide range of security tools, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection Investigate and respond to security incidents and breaches, documenting actions and outcomes thoroughly Lead and contribute to security-focused projects across network, desktop, server, virtualised, and cloud environments ( VMware, Intune, O365/Azure) Review vulnerabilities and drive remediation plans across the environment in collaboration with relevant teams

Key Skills & ExperienceTechnically minded security engineer with a solid foundation in hands-on cyber defenceProficiency with tools such as SIEM, PAM, web/email filtering ( Mimecast), IDS/IPS, antivirus, endpoint protection, Microsoft Sentinel, and vulnerability assessment tools ( Tenable)Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail, with a passion for detecting and mitigating threatsExcellent problem-solving skills and the ability to respond effectively under pressureRelevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISM, or similar are advantageousWhy This Role?
This role offers the opportunity to operate in a complex and dynamic IT landscape with many moving parts, helping the Group maintain and enhance its security posture. You'll take ownership of impactful projects, work with cutting-edge technologies, and grow your skillset while making a real difference to the organisation’s resilience.