Cyber Security Analyst

Balfour Beatty has an exciting opportunity for a Cyber Security Analyst to join our growing team in Basingstoke What you'll be doing

• Proactively hunt for threats and vulnerabilities within the organisation's networks and systems.

• Utilise tools like SIEM, IDS, and KQL/similar query languages for effective threat detection and analysis.

• Knowledge of using API's to retrieve and combine data sets from our systems for purposes of tracking incidents and reporting

• Conduct detailed phishing analysis and incident response to mitigate potential security breaches.

• Develop and maintain security reports that provide insights and status updates on organisational security posture.

• Manage security tooling including email and web proxy services to ensure secure network operations.

• Implement and oversee end-point detection and response tools to prevent, detect, and respond to malware and other cyber threats.

• Provide expert advice and guidance on cybersecurity measures and best practices to IT and other relevant teams.

• Support the development and enforcement of company-wide cybersecurity policies and protocols.

• Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to ensure cybersecurity practices are compliant with relevant laws and regulations.

• Influence cybersecurity strategy by providing informed recommendations based on current threat landscapes and trends.

• Discover and highlight potential issues which may impact our security posture.

• Respond to alerts from our security tooling.

Do you have experience in SIEM?, * Proficiency in cybersecurity tools such as SIEM, IDS, end-point detection and response, and KQL.

• Understanding of network protocols like DNS, DHCP, and IP.

• Experience with cybersecurity incident handling, threat hunting, and phishing analysis.

• No specific professional memberships required, but accreditations in cybersecurity (e.g., Certified Information Systems Security Professional - CISSP) welcome.

• Leadership skills are not a primary requirement but the ability to manage projects and work collaboratively with various internal and external stakeholders. Last Update December 2025

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.