Junior Security Analyst

I'm working with an established professional services organisation looking to bring on a Junior Security Analyst to support its growing Information Security function.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their cybersecurity career who has experience in a consulting, managed services, or professional services environment and is comfortable working directly with stakeholders in a fast-paced business.

The role will focus on first-line security operations, handling incoming security tickets, investigating potential threats, supporting incident response, and helping maintain the organisation's security posture. You'll also have the opportunity to take ownership of wider security initiatives as you develop, including phishing campaigns, security awareness training, and vulnerability management. This is a contract-to-hire position.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts, logs, and user activity to identify suspicious or unauthorized activity.
• Handle and investigate incoming security tickets, escalating incidents where appropriate.
• Support incident response activities, including investigation, containment, remediation, and documentation.
• Assist with vulnerability identification, tracking, and remediation.
• Support security awareness initiatives, including phishing simulations and employee training.
• Help maintain security policies, procedures, and technical controls.
• Work closely with IT teams and business stakeholders to communicate security requirements and resolve issues.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in a junior security, security operations, or IT security support role.
• Background in consulting, managed services, or a professional services environment would be particularly beneficial.
• Working knowledge of security threats, vulnerabilities, and incident response.
• Exposure to Microsoft Azure security and Microsoft Defender security tools, Microsoft E5, and/or CrowdStrike.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to handle challenging conversations.
• Someone proactive, organised, and comfortable managing multiple priorities.

You don't need to know everything already. This is a junior opportunity for someone with a solid security foundation who is keen to develop their technical knowledge and take on greater responsibility.

If you're looking to develop your cybersecurity career within an established organisation, I'd be keen to hear from you.