IT - Cyber Security Analyst

Littlefish Lace Market, Nottingham (NG1), NG1 1LS Permanent Published: 7 hours ago £31,500 per annum
Nottingham, United Kingdom
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Compensation
£ 32K

Job location

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Tech stack

CompTIA Security+
Computer Security
Security Information and Event Management
Malware
Vulnerability Analysis

Job description

As we continue to grow and evolve, we know that our strength lies in the talent, creativity, and drive of our existing workforce. You are the giant slayers who have shaped Littlefish into the business it is today-and now, we're looking for the next wave of internal trailblazers to help us take things even further.

We're seeking individuals who embrace change with optimism, who think beyond the obvious, and who bring energy, curiosity, and collaboration to everything they do. Whether you're looking to stretch your skills, take on a new challenge, or explore a fresh direction, this is your opportunity to make an impact from within.

So, if this opportunity sparks your interest and you're excited by the idea of working alongside passionate, creative, and friendly colleagues apply today.

The role and what you'll be getting up to on a day to day basis:

Are you looking to take the next step in your cyber journey and join a team at the heart of protecting our customers? We're looking for a Cyber Security Analyst - Tier 1 to join our Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) - someone who is curious, analytical, calm under pressure, and passionate about cyber security.

This is an exciting frontline role where you'll actively monitor customer environments, investigate threats, respond to alerts, and help safeguard systems from compromise. If you enjoy problem-solving, learning fast, and being part of a supportive, high-performing team, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

You will:

  • Monitoring security incidents via the ITSM platform
  • Conducting analysis using a wide range of security tools
  • Investigating alerts and responding swiftly to events
  • Helping maintain the integrity of client IT infrastructures
  • Identifying and containing internal or external threats
  • Conducting privileged account reviews
  • Performing vulnerability and risk assessments
  • Analysing security breaches to determine root cause
  • Contributing to enhancing the SIEM platform
  • Supporting continuous improvement across CSOC operations

Requirements

  • Basic understanding of security threats and compromise methods
  • Knowledge of servers, clients, and network technologies
  • Understanding of malware, reconnaissance, emerging threats
  • Awareness of vulnerability assessment and remediation
  • Clear, logical thinking and excellent judgement
  • Strong written and verbal communication
  • Good client engagement, time management, and expectation management skills

Desirable

  • SC-200, CompTIA Security+, or related certifications
  • Previous SOC experience
  • Hands-on cyber incident response experience
  • Experience with SIEM platforms, vulnerability assessments or antivirus tooling, I Have a Can-Do Attitude- I am not afraid to step outside my comfort zone, we are not afraid to challenge status quo, we get stuff done!

Benefits & conditions

  • Through our one of a kind training programme, the Littlefish Academy, you can increase your earnings by £4,500
  • Referral bonus scheme of £1000 when you successfully refer a friend.
  • Access to our LinkedIn Learning platform, with over 16000 expert-led online tutorials to enhance and achieve your personal and professional goals.
  • Healthcare cash plan. This will give you access to online GP appointments, 24/7 access to qualified counsellors and cash back against a range of general healthcare
  • Casual dress policy
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Company social events
  • 25 days annual leave plus public / bank holidays
  • Purchase of annual leave scheme

Life at Littlefish:

Our company values shape who we are as a business, what we stand for and how we work. Hiring people with our values at heart, is very important as we see Littlefish grow.

I am High Performing- I like to raise the bar, we look at creating opportunities to increase quality and improve efficiency, we strive for service excellence.

I am Passionate- We build team success and celebrate them together, I am enthusiastic and energetic, I care about the people I work with and we support one another.

About the company

Our employees are our biggest asset and our biggest focus. The Littlefish vibe is the result of our #peoplematter approach to employment and employees, and is testament to the organisational culture we promote. Our approach is simple, we put our people first, every time and without hesitation. We've worked hard to create our culture and work harder to maintain and enhance it, to ensure Littlefish is the place to be for your career journey! The Littlefish vibe is the result of our #peoplematter approach to employment and employees, and is testament to the organisational culture we promote. Our approach is simple, we put our people first, every time and without hesitation. Enjoy the Journey We provide breakout facilities within our office offering the latest in gaming technology, table tennis and lots of space where you can decamp to eat your lunch or just get away from your desk. We have a casual dress policy to make sure people are as comfortable as possible as they go about their daily tasks, and we provide year-round fruit and refreshments that are freely available to everyone. In addition to the year-round free fruit and refreshments, we have subsidised vending machines, Pizza Fridays, frequent social evenings, charity events, a mid-summer all-staff family BBQ and, of course, the obligatory Christmas party! We care strongly about the ongoing personal development of our people. In aid of this we have created the Littlefish Academy, a structured training and development program that rewards you as you progress. The Academy provides you with the power to increase your salary (outside of any annual pay awards) through technical accreditation, and a focus on continual quality improvement. Plus, all Littlefish employees have access to LinkedIn Learning, an online educational platform which provides access to over 10,000 expert-led courses to help you discover and develop business, technology-related and creative skills.

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