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# IT Security Analyst

- **Company:** Principal IT
- **Location:** UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** £40,000.0 - £45,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Disaster Recovery, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Intrusion Detection Systems, Microsoft Security Essentials, Phishing, Security Information and Event Management, Software Vulnerability Management, Scripting, Cyber Threat Analysis, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** August 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2918692647-2

## About the Role

This role would suit someone with 2-4 years' experience in a cybersecurity, SOC, or infrastructure security-focused position who enjoys working across a broad technology estate and keeping up to date with emerging threats and security technologies., 2-4 years' experience within a cybersecurity or infrastructure security role
Experience working with SIEM tools and vulnerability management platforms
Strong understanding of EDR, XDR, MDR, IDS/IPS technologies
Good knowledge of Microsoft security technologies and infrastructure environments
Understanding of ISO27001, NIST, GDPR, and security best practices
Experience investigating security incidents and producing clear documentation
Full UK driving licence

Desirable:
CompTIA Security+
CISSP Associate
Microsoft certifications
Experience with Azure environments
Scripting or automation knowledge
Experience working with ERP systems

## Description

IT Security Analyst - 40,000/ 45,000 per annum - Brandesburton (Hybrid)

Principal IT are proud to be supporting a leading provider of modular buildings for various sectors, such as education, healthcare, defence, and justice. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for cybersecurity who is looking to play a key role in strengthening and developing an organisation's overall security posture and cyber resilience strategy.

Working closely with the Infrastructure & Security Manager, you will be responsible for monitoring, detecting, investigating, and responding to security threats across the organisation's infrastructure and systems. You will also support vulnerability management, compliance initiatives, and wider security improvement projects across the business., Monitor and develop SIEM and threat detection platforms
Investigate and respond to security incidents and alerts
Support vulnerability scanning, remediation, and reporting activities
Assist with development of security policies, procedures, and controls
Work alongside Infrastructure and Technical Services teams to improve security across the estate
Support compliance activities aligned to ISO27001, GDPR, and NIST frameworks
Conduct security awareness initiatives including phishing simulations and end-user training
Maintain and improve endpoint protection, IDS/IPS, EDR, XDR, and MDR solutions
Assist with backup, disaster recovery, and digital asset protection strategies
Stay up to date with emerging cyber threats and recommend improvements where appropriate


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