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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cyber Security Operations Support Analyst - **Company:** UK Health Security Agency - **Location:** London, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £41,983.0 - £52,113.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Network Analysis, Cyber Security, Digital Forensics, Local Area Networks, Security Information and Event Management, Software Vulnerability Management, Working Model 2D, Cloud Platform System, Cyber Threat Analysis, Cybercrime - **Published:** August 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f9b29bb57383143c ## About the Role Do you have a passion for Cyber Security? Do you have experience as a cyber security professional, working as part of a Security Operations team? Are you interested in working for an organisation that truly champions a healthy work/life balance?, UKHSA’s Cyber Security Operations team is responsible for the operational cyber security of UKHSA. We are looking for an enthusiastic Cyber Security Operations Team Member, with great technical and collaborative skills. In this role you will participate in areas such as security engineering, protective monitoring, vulnerability management and incident response., * An interest in cyber security * A proactive approach to investigating data in a work or educational environment * Demonstrable ability to analyse and interpret data * Effective verbal and written communication skills * Knowledge of Common Security Vulnerabilities (CVEs) and remediation techniques * Solid operational knowledge of working with Threat Intelligence Platforms, SIEM appliances, or intelligence feeds that have been acquired in large organisations * Experience with large LANs and cloud environments, preferably AWS/Azure, Successful candidates must undergo a basic (or equivalent) criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check . ## Description We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice, where Everyone Matters promoting equality of opportunity to actively encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce. UKHSA ethos is to be an inclusive organisation for all our staff and stakeholders. To create, nurture and sustain an inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our workforce and wider communities. We do this through celebrating and protecting differences by removing barriers and promoting equity and equality of opportunity for all., Reporting to a Cyber Security Operations Team Lead you will be a part of the UKHSA Security Operations team, to ensure effective delivery of security operations projects and BAU delivery into the business. You will also support in complex incident management, including response activities, working with technical staff and suppliers to detect, contain and remediate security events and risks. The role can be fast paced and reactionary when dealing with a live incident. You will manage networks of internal and external stakeholders. You will have a technical background in cyber security operations, with some knowledge of key security technologies, frameworks and best practices. The successful individual will be expected to carry out all functions in all of the “Operations” Role Family outlined in Government Security Profession Career Framework, including: Monitoring * Monitor, triage and investigate security alerts on protective monitoring platforms to identify security incidents and perform analysis of security event data to support the response, reporting or escalating where appropriate. * Design, develop and support automated monitoring processes, using a variety of the latest SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) and network analysis tools, techniques and procedures to detect malicious activity and ensure continuous improvement through dashboard monitoring or retrospective assessment Response * Carry out UKHSA’s response policies and processes to meet the needs in line with appropriate standards * Provide standardised advice on mitigation, escalating to a team leader where appropriate Vulnerability Management * Triage and prioritise vulnerabilities, implement mitigating measures, and support in the life cycle of vulnerability management, providing standardised advice on ways to improve control mechanisms and mitigate risk * Communicate common mitigation strategies such as patching and basic configuration change (system hardening) Digital Forensics * Support the application of forensic readiness policy and work with other teams to ensure its implementation * Analyse evidence to identify breaches of policy, regulation or law In addition to the above core skills the successful individual will be expected to: * Contribute to strong operational relationships with internal cyber security, technology, and privacy teams to maintain efficient communication and collaboration on security issues. * Any other responsibilities appropriate for this grade. Cyber Security Operations can be fast paced and will require a degree of flexibility. This list is not exhaustive. Before submitting your application, please take a moment to review the Essential Criteria and Security Clearance sections to confirm that you meet the eligibility requirements for this position. This will help ensure your application can be fully considered., You will be required to complete an application form. You will be assessed on the listed 7 essential criteria, and this will be in the form of a: * Application form (‘Employer/ Activity history’ section on the application) * 750 word supporting statement. This should outline how you consider your skills, experience and knowledge provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria. You will receive a joint score for your application form and statement. (The application form is the kind of information you would put into your C.V –please be advised you will not be able to upload your CV. Please complete the application form in as much detail as possible). Please do not email us your CV. Healthjobs UK has a word limit of 1500, but your supporting statement must be no more than 750 words. We will not consider any words over 750 words. Longlisting In the event of a large number of applications we will longlist into 3 piles of: * Meets all essential criteria * Meets some essential criteria * Meets no essential criteria If used, the pile ‘Meets all essential criteria’ will proceed to shortlisting. Shortlisting In the event of a large number of applications we may conduct an initial sift, on the lead criteria of: * Solid operational knowledge of working with Threat Intelligence Platforms, SIEM appliances, or intelligence feeds that have been acquired in large organisations * Demonstrable ability to analyse and interpret data Desirable criteria may be used in the event of a large number of applications/large amount of successful candidates. If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview & assessment. Feedback will not be provided at this stage. Stage 2: Interview You will be invited to a single remote interview. Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills will be tested at interview. There will be a 5-10 minute Presentation. The presentation topic will be "How AI is Transforming Both Cyber Threats and Security Operations" The Behaviours tested during the interview stage will be: * Managing a quality service (Lead Behaviour) * Making effective decisions * Delivering at pace * Working together, This role is being offered as hybrid working based at any of our Core HQs. We offer great flexible working opportunities at UKHSA and operate using a hybrid working model where business needs allow. This provides us with greater flexibility about how and where we work, to get the best from our workforce. As a hybrid worker, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of your contractual working hours (approximately 3 days a week pro rata, (averaged over a month) working at one of UKHSA's core HQs (Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, and London). Our core HQ offices are modern and newly refurbished with excellent city centre transport links and benefit from co-location with other government departments such as the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC). Security Clearance Level Requirement Successful candidates must pass an basic disclosure and barring security check before they can be appointed. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Security Clearance. For meaningful National Security Vetting checks to be carried out individuals need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time. You should normally have been resident in the United Kingdom for the last 5 years as the role requires Security Check (SC) clearance. UK residency less than the outlined periods may not necessarily bar you from gaining national security vetting and applicants should contact the Vacancy Holder/Recruiting Manager listed in the advert for further advice. Eligibility Criteria External: Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including internal applicants)., * UK nationals * nationals of the Republic of Ireland * nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK * nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) * nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) * individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 * Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service ## Related Videos - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Fighting the Next Wave of Cybercrime](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100331-fighting-the-next-wave-of-cybercrime) - [Developer Tools for Microsoft Azure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/450-developer-tools-for-microsoft-azure) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [Cyber Sleuth: Finding Hidden Connections in Cyber Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/893-cyber-sleuth-finding-hidden-connections-in-cyber-data) - [Develop enterprise-ready applications for Microsoft Teams with Azure resources on modern web technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/187-develop-enterprise-ready-applications-for-microsoft-teams-with-azure-resources-on-modern-web-technologies) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [UK Business Culture and Etiquette](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/326-uk-business-culture-and-etiquette)