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Cyber Security Analyst

Colchester
Full-time
On-site
Colchester, Essex
£35,000 - £45,000 GBP yearly
Security
Bristow Holland is working with a growing company in Colchester that is looking to appoint a Cyber Security Analyst to strengthen its cyber security capability across the organisation.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established, technology-driven business within a sector experiencing strong growth.

You will be responsible for proactively monitoring and supporting the organisation’s cyber security posture. Using a range of security tools and monitoring systems, you’ll help investigate potential threats, identify vulnerabilities, and assist in implementing measures to protect systems and data.

Key Responsibilities:

* Monitor network traffic, systems, and applications for suspicious activity

* Assist with proactive threat hunting to identify vulnerabilities and risks

* Support investigation and response to security incidents

* Work closely with IT teams to help remediate vulnerabilities and implement security controls

* Document incidents and assist with post-incident analysis reports

* Support the management and optimisation of security tools including SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and endpoint protection

* Stay up to date with emerging security threats and technologies

* Contribute to cyber security projects and solution implementations

* Provide guidance to staff on cyber hygiene and data protection best practices

Key Skills:

* Degree in Cyber Security, IT, or a related discipline

* Knowledge of or understanding of SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and endpoint protection tools

* Basic understanding of networking principles and the OSI model

* Familiarity with scripting tools and Linux environments

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

* High attention to detail and eagerness to learn

Desirable Skills:

* Cyber security or networking certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CEH, CISSP, CCNA, etc.)