> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3526314-cyber-security-analyst](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3526314-cyber-security-analyst). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cyber Security Analyst - **Company:** Sword Group - **Location:** Bellshill, UK - **Salary:** £45,729.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Cyber Security, Data Security, Network Intrusion Detection Systems, Security Information and Event Management, Systems Integration, National Institute of Standards and Technology Cybersecurity Framework, Cybercrime, Cyber Warfare - **Published:** October 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5905500722 ## About the Role * Knowledge and experience working across a diverse range of cyber security tools, including SIEM technologies, EDR, NIDS etc. (essential) * Experience of delivering/supporting cloud focused security solutions with a solid understanding of current cyber threats (essential) * Strong cyber security-specific experience, support by relevant industry certifications (e.g. CySA+, Security+) and risk management knowledge (essential) * Understanding of assessing data security and governance requirements and identifying suitable controls. (essential) * Excellent analytical, problem solving and execution skills (essential) * Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts and technologies to technical and non-technical audiences (essential) * Self-motivated with a willingness to go the extra mile to achieve important goals (essential) * Cyber Security KPI monitoring and delivery (preferred) * Experience engaging 3rd party security specialists to provide additional assurance. (preferred) * Good understanding of security frameworks (NIST CSF, Mitre ATT & CK) (preferred) ## Description Rolling 4 days on, 4 days off - alternate between 7am-7pm and 7pm-7am, * The Cyber Security Analyst is responsible for cyber assurance over the IS environment and ensuring that information assets and associated technologies, applications, systems, infrastructure, and processes are adequately protected * The Cyber Security Analyst is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and reporting cybersecurity risk to information assets and reporting associated risks * As a member of the Operational Security team The Cyber Security Analyst, understands and articulates the impact of cyber security risks and threats to assigned customer points of contact * The Cyber Security Analyst supports the Global Cyber Operations team in carrying out appropriate second-line assurance activities related to confidentiality, integrity, and availability, as well as the safety, privacy and recovery of information owned or processed by the business in compliance with regulatory requirements * The role works with appropriate teams and 3rd party vendors to ensure the third party related cyber risks are identified and assessed appropriately Roles and Responsibilities: * Works with Project Team, Operations and IS Security team to support IS in the delivery of secure, reliable, and safe IS operations to the business * Work across vendors, project teams and wider IS team to define IS Security requirements for systems and solutions * Research and provide security solutions for complex application and systems integrations * Provides support on the full life cycle of design, development and operation of security tools and services * Builds successful peer relationships with other IS and business functions * Follows the formal governance mechanism to establish and monitor effective controls for the processes and functions performed by the IS Security team * Supports IS Security achieve regulatory and statutory compliance requirements * Supports identification of security risks and appropriate mitigations * Supports, monitors and recommends improvements to cyber incident management process * Provides input and support to operational projects related to cyber security, At Sword we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, ensuring that all applicants receive fair and equal consideration for employment, regardless of whether they meet every requirement. If you don't tick all the boxes but feel you have some of the relevant skills and experience we're looking for, please do consider applying and highlight your transferable skills and experience. We embrace diversity in all its forms, valuing individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Your perspective and potential are important to us.