Cyber Security Analyst

Cyber Security Analyst
Belfast
Permanent
Full-Time 37 hours per week
£45,000 - £55,000 + Bonus (6-9%)

Are you looking to take the next step in your cyber security career with one of Northern Ireland's largest and most respected employers?

Our client is a leading Northern Ireland organisation with a long-established reputation for investing in its people, embracing innovation and providing a stable, rewarding working environment. Due to continued growth and investment within their IT function, they are creating a new Cyber Security Analyst position to support the ongoing development of their cyber security strategy and compliance framework.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative IT Systems team, based in their Belfast office, and play a key role in strengthening cyber resilience across a critical infrastructure environment. This is fulltime (37 hours) and permanent.

The Role

Reporting to the IT Manager, the Cyber Security Analyst will support the development and delivery of the organisation's cyber security strategy, helping to ensure compliance with
cyber security regulations and industry best practice.
The successful candidate will work across a broad range of cyber security activities including security monitoring, vulnerability management, risk assessments, access controls, incident response, framework compliance and secure adoption of emerging technologies such as AI.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and ongoing review of the organisation's cyber security strategy and improvement roadmap.
• Assist with compliance activities relating to NIS Regulations, NIS2 and other security frameworks.
• Participate in Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) assessments and improvement programmes.
• Identify security gaps and support remediation activities.
• Assist with access management, endpoint security, network security and cloud security controls.
• Monitor security alerts and investigate suspicious activity.
• Support cyber incident response and recovery activities.
• Conduct vulnerability scanning and coordinate remediation programmes.
• Contribute to supplier security assessments and project risk reviews.
• Deliver cyber awareness initiatives, phishing simulations and security communications.
• Produce reports and recommendations for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Support compliance reviews, audits and assurance activities.
• Assist with the secure and responsible adoption of AI technologies across the organisation.

What We're Looking For:

Essential Criteria

• Degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience within a cyber security, IT security or related technical role.

Hands-on experience configuring or supporting security controls such as:

o Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
o Endpoint security
o Firewalls
o Patching
o Backup solutions

Experience supporting:

o Security monitoring
o Vulnerability management
o Incident response activities

Good understanding of:

o Risk management
o Access control
o Network security
o Security monitoring and response

• Familiarity with security tools such as SIEM platforms, endpoint protection solutions and vulnerability scanners.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly to a range of audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive approach to learning and professional development.

Desirable Criteria:

Security certifications such as:
o CompTIA Security+
o CISMP
o Microsoft SC-200
o Similar industry-recognised qualifications

Experience with:
o ISO 27001
o NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF)
o NIS or NIS2 regulatory requirements

• Experience within utilities, energy, critical infrastructure, OT or ICS environments.
• Microsoft 365 and Azure security experience.
• Cyber incident response and recovery planning experience.
• Understanding of AI-related cyber security risks and controls.

Salary & Benefits

• £45,000 - £55,000 depending on experience
• Annual bonus of 6-9%
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Health and wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Further learning and development opportunities
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Free onsite parking
• Long-term career development with a leading Northern Ireland employer

Applicants must have the current and unrestricted right to work in the UK on a full-time, permanent basis. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and our client is unable to support applications requiring sponsorship

Interested?
If you're looking for an opportunity to develop your cyber security career within a large, well-established Northern Ireland organisation that invests in its people and technology, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV for a confidential discussion.

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Apple Recruitment Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.