Junior Cyber Security Analyst

In this role, you will support the Cyber Security function in maintaining and improving the organisation’s security posture, helping to protect our employees, assets, and data, and assisting with responses to events that could impact the organisation’s reputation or day-to-day operations.

This role is designed to build a strong foundation in cyber security operations, SIEM usage, and incident handling, providing hands-on experience, mentoring, and give exposure to a broad range of security activities, allowing you to progress your career in cyber security.

To be considered for this role, you’ll need to show us that you’ve got the skills and capabilities. You’ll have to meet the following minimum criteria

Do you have experience in NIST standards?, * Strong foundational IT skills with demonstrable interest and/or early experience in Cyber Security or Information Security, ideally in an analyst or support capacity

• Experience of working as part of a team and contributing to shared objectives
• Experience working with data, with an understanding that sensitive data must be handled carefully and appropriately
• Experience of working in a busy, operational environment that requires prioritising of tasks

What you’ll bring?

We would also like you to have the following skills:

• A good match on an individual level to our organisational values.
• A customer-focused mindset, delivering a professional, friendly, and approachable service
• Awareness of cyber security frameworks and standards such as NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, and ISO27001
• A genuine desire to build a long-term career in Cyber Security, with curiosity about emerging threats, tools, and industry trends
• A calm, analytical, and logical approach to problem-solving, with support from senior team members

Pulled from the full job description

• Company pension
• On-site gym
• Private medical insurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Tech scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Flexible schedule, We are a values led organisation. Our values define our culture, influence our decisions, and underpin our vision and strategy. They set out how we play our PART through Purpose, Ambition, Respect and Trust. You can learn more about our values here: https://www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk/who-we-are/aims-values
• Flexibility : Work your way - remote, hybrid, or in-office
• Wellbeing : [Health plan, gym memberships, mental health support]
• Growth : We invest in your future with [courses, mentorship, promotions]
• Culture : Diverse. Inclusive. Collaborative. Fun.

We also offer an attractive, competitive salary and flexible benefits to suit our people. Here’s a list of some of the many benefits and perks you can get for working with us:

• 25 days holiday entitlement, with the option to buy extra or sell days
• Generous pension
• Various Family Friendly Policies, including enhanced maternity pay, carers and dependants leave
• Employer provided benefits such as Private medical insurance, virtual GP, Critical illness cover, Life assurance cover, to name a few
• Choice of voluntary benefits including Technology scheme, Cycle to work scheme, Will-writing service amongst others
• Gym membership discounts, and a fully equipped on-site gym open 24/7 in London only

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