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# IT Security Analyst

- **Company:** Brentwood Borough Council
- **Location:** Brentwood, UK
- **Salary:** £41,177.0 - £45,529.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Azure, Cyber Security, Disaster Recovery, Multi-Factor Authentication, Identity and Access Management, Network Security, Cloud Services, Anti-Phishing, Security Information and Event Management, Software Vulnerability Management, Cyber Threat Analysis
- **Published:** October 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.co.uk/job/gb21cbf1af99c6db467f8f65a4114e28ca/eaa

## About the Role

You will have practical experience of cyber security operations, including incident response, vulnerability management and security monitoring. You will understand cyber security risks and controls and be able to explain technical issues clearly to colleagues, suppliers and senior stakeholders.
You will have knowledge or experience of:

 * Microsoft 365, Azure and Entra ID security.

 * Security monitoring, endpoint protection and SIEM technologies.

 * Identity and access management, MFA and Conditional Access.

 * Cyber risk assessment and security risk registers.

## Description

Do you want to play a key role in protecting the information, systems and services of two ambitious councils? Are you passionate about cyber security, risk management and building resilient digital services? Do you have the technical knowledge and practical experience to identify threats, respond to incidents and help colleagues work securely?
Brentwood Borough Council and Rochford District Council have formed a strategic partnership, sharing knowledge, experience and projects for the benefit of both councils. We are seeking a motivated and knowledgeable IT Security Analyst to join our Digital, Data and Technology team.
As IT Security Analyst, you will help safeguard the Councils' information assets, technology services and users. You will undertake operational cyber security activities, support the development of our security governance arrangements and provide practical advice to projects, services and colleagues across both councils.
You will

 * Monitor, investigate and respond to cyber security alerts, threats and incidents.

 * Maintain incident response plans and playbooks, coordinating containment, recovery and post-incident reviews.

 * Lead vulnerability management activities and track remediation actions through to completion.

 * Maintain and improve information security policies, standards and procedures.

 * Support cyber risk management and maintain the security risk register.

 * Assist with Cyber Essentials Plus, audits and wider security assurance activities.

 * Provide secure-by-design advice for new systems, digital projects and cloud services.

 * Advise on identity and access management, Conditional Access, multi-factor authentication, privileged access, endpoint protection, encryption and network security.

 * Review supplier security arrangements and assess technical security evidence.

 * Support Data Protection Impact Assessments and compliance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

 * Deliver security awareness activities and phishing simulation programmes.