Junior Cyber Security Analyst

British Red Cross

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Junior Cyber Security Analyst supports day-to-day cyber security operations and first-line defence of the British Red Cross’s digital environment. The role monitors and triages security alerts and service tickets, performs initial analysis and provides incident response support. Its security remit includes vulnerability management, secure operations, identity and access management, cyber threat intelligence, network monitoring and intrusion detection, and incident response. This is an entry-level role with a steep learning curve and an expectation of active on-the-job training and development. The post is based in a flexible UK location with hybrid home and office working. It is permanent, 35 hours per week, and pays £33,517 to £38,324 per annum, with an additional London weighting allowance for those residing and working in London.

Requirements

Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail; able to approach problems systematically, gather relevant data and assist with troubleshooting technical issues under guidance.
Methodical approach to following procedures, handling multiple tasks and meeting agreed deadlines or response-time targets.
Ability to tackle challenges with attention to detail and persistence, and to collaborate with others.
Ability to work as part of a team, cooperate with colleagues, follow processes and contribute to shared outcomes.
Ability to organise and prioritise workload in a busy operational environment.
Basic understanding of IT and cyber security fundamentals, including how computers, networks and operating systems work.
Awareness of common cyber security concepts such as malware, phishing, firewalls and multi-factor authentication.

Nice To Haves

Practical experience or voluntary involvement in security and/or IT projects.

Responsibilities

Monitor and review security dashboards, alerts and logs to identify potential security events or incidents.
Triage alerts, distinguish false positives from genuine threats, prioritise incidents and ensure prompt action.
Follow standard operating procedures and playbooks to conduct basic analysis of security events, including suspicious emails, malware alerts and unusual user activity.
Collect relevant data and evidence, identify likely causes, document findings and escalate complex or high-risk incidents to senior team members.
Support vulnerability management by running automated scans on networks and systems, identifying vulnerabilities in scanner outputs, and initially assessing severity and impact.
Work with resolving teams to track vulnerability remediation, follow up with system owners and verify that critical vulnerabilities are resolved within expected time frames.
Respond to cyber security service requests and incidents in IT service management tools, ensuring tickets are categorised, prioritised and actioned in line with agreed service levels.
Participate proactively in on-the-job training and development.

Benefits

Flexible working, including remote and hybrid working, flexitime, compressed hours and job sharing.
36 days of annual leave, including bank holidays, with the option to buy additional leave.
Contributory pension scheme of up to 6%.
Recognition platform through which managers can reward good work with retail vouchers.
Discounts through Reward Gateway, Blue Light Card, Tickets for Good and other offers.
Wellbeing support, including Peer Supporters, CiC employee assistance programme and Headspace app.
Career and learning opportunities.
Access to a free will-writing service.
Tax-free lump sum paid to a beneficiary in the event of the employee’s death.
Cycle2Work bicycle leasing scheme.