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# Cyber Defence Analyst - Inspiring Vet Care UK

- **Company:** IVC Evidensia
- **Location:** Keynsham, UK (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Antivirus, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Linux, Python (Programming Language), Windows PowerShell, Scripting, Cloud Platform System, CIS Benchmarks
- **Published:** November 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/cyber-defence-analyst-inspiring-vet-care-uk/57541774

## About the Role

We're looking for a driven, capable professional who brings:

 * A degree in cyber security
 * Experience administering Microsoft and Windows environments
 * Some scripting experience in Python, PowerShell or Bash
 * A good understanding of core security principles, common threats and how systems are protected
 * A methodical, curious approach to investigating problems, and the ability to explain what you find to technical colleagues and to people without a technical background
 * The right to work in the UK and willingness to travel occasionally
 * Desirable: practical experience from a placement, internship, home lab or capture the flag events; exposure to Azure, AWS, Microsoft Defender, Sentinel or Tenable; awareness of frameworks such as NIST, CIS Controls, ISO 27001 or Cyber Essentials; progress towards a certification like CompTIA Security+ or Microsoft SC 900
 * A commitment to supporting our purpose and values

## Description

* Monitor security alerts and events, gather evidence and carry out first line analysis, then escalate incidents in line with agreed procedures
 * Look after the Cyber Defence mailbox and ticket queue. You'll triage new requests, keep records accurate and flag high risk items quickly
 * Help find, validate and track vulnerabilities across applications, infrastructure, endpoints and cloud environments
 * Support identity and access work, from access reviews through to privileged access and authentication controls
 * Work with Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, Tenable and Purview, and on security across Azure, AWS, endpoints and Linux
 * Help build and test AI supported automation for alert enrichment, triage and investigation, with people reviewing and validating what it produces
 * Apply secure baselines and hardening guidance with technical and regional IT teams, and keep procedures and investigation notes up to date
 * Join the out of hours incident response rota once you're trained and formally added to it, At IVC Evidensia, we're committed to supporting your development and wellbeing.
When you join us, you'll benefit from:
A role with real business impact supporting teams across the organisation
Clear career pathways with progression opportunities within Central Functions and beyond
Ongoing learning and development supported by tailored programmes and resources
A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, innovation, and continuous improvement
Flexible working with a remote first working policy