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# Information Security Analyst

- **Company:** Swissport
- **Location:** Runcorn, UK
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Data Integrity, Network Monitoring, Phishing, Security Information and Event Management, Software Vulnerability Management, Data Logging
- **Published:** July 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ae4145c1a910dc52

## About the Role

Required years of experience: 2-3 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity or IT roles involving security operations, system/network monitoring, or incident response.

 * Familiarity with core information security concepts, such as email security, endpoint detection and response, vulnerability management, and SIEM.
 * Understanding of at least one information security framework (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST) and general awareness of regulations such as GDPR.
 * Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical risks to non-technical users.
 * Enthusiastic, proactive team player with a continuous improvement mindset.
 * Able to take initiative, work independently on routine tasks, and escalate when needed.
 * Comfortable working in a fast-paced, operational environment with shifting priorities.
 * Willingness to learn and develop new skills in line with evolving threats and technologies.
 * A relevant qualification or certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+, Microsoft SC-900, or equivalent) is desirable but not essential.
 * Experience in a regulated or high-availability environment (e.g., aviation, critical national infrastructure) is a plus.

## Description

Work closely with the Security Operations Centre (SOC) to detect, investigate, and address insecure features and malicious activity across Swissport's networks and infrastructure. Run security controls such as email security gateway and vulnerability management systems. As well as contributing to user awareness and training throughout Swissport.
Your activities

 * Monitor, investigate, and respond to security alerts, including those from the SOC, SIEM, and EDR platforms.
 * Manage and fine-tune email security gateways, reviewing quarantined messages and adjusting rules to reduce false positives.
 * Support the organisation's vulnerability management process, from detection through to tracking remediation.
 * Assist with cyber risk assessments for new software and services.
 * Conduct phishing simulations and analyse results to improve user awareness.
 * Coordinate and support user security awareness initiatives, including training campaigns and compliance follow-ups.
 * Review and manage web access requests to ensure appropriate filtering and compliance.
 * Help ensure logging coverage and data integrity for the SIEM by verifying that key systems are forwarding logs.
 * Assist in investigations involving potentially compromised accounts or endpoint devices.
 * Contribute to documentation and process development for consistent, repeatable security operations.
 * Work closely with other teams to identify and suggest improvements to tools, processes, or controls.


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