Junior IT Security Analyst

Junior IT Security Analyst (Contract) – Outside IR35

Location: Remote UK - occasional travel if required

Contract Length: 6 Months

Start Date: 1st July 2026

Rate: £200/day Outside IR35

Interview Process: Interviews taking place next week

An established IT Services organisation is seeking an Junior IT Security Analyst to join its cybersecurity team on an initial 6-month contract.

Junior IT Security Analyst Key Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and investigate potential security incidents.
• Perform threat hunting, log analysis, and forensic investigations.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and support remediation activities.
• Manage and optimise security tools including SIEM, EDR, and vulnerability management platforms.
• Support incident response planning, containment, and recovery activities.
• Implement and maintain identity and access management controls.
• Review and enhance cloud security configurations across Azure, AWS, or GCP environments.
• Ensure compliance with security frameworks, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Produce security reports and documentation for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, application, DevOps, and compliance teams to strengthen the overall security posture.

Junior IT Security Analyst Required Skills & Experience

Security Operations

• Experience with SIEM platforms such as Splunk, IBM QRadar, or Microsoft Sentinel.
• Knowledge of security monitoring, event correlation, and incident response.
• Experience in threat hunting and security investigations.

Vulnerability Management

• Hands-on experience with tools such as Qualys or OpenVAS.
• Understanding of penetration testing methodologies and tools including Metasploit, Burp Suite, and Kali Linux.
• Knowledge of CVE/CVSS scoring and vulnerability remediation processes.

Identity & Access Management

• Active Directory and LDAP administration experience.
• Knowledge of MFA, RBAC, and Privileged Access Management solutions.

Cloud Security

• Experience securing Azure, AWS, or GCP environments.
• Understanding of Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM).
• Knowledge of Zero Trust security principles.

Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Familiarity with NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS Controls.
• Understanding of GDPR and security audit requirements.
• Experience supporting risk assessments and security policy development.

Essential Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and business stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Collaborative approach and ability to work across multiple teams.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Certifications

• CompTIA Security+ (highly desirable)

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled IT Security Analyst to join a high-performing team delivering critical security services across a diverse client environment.

Interviews are scheduled for next week with a view to a 1st July start.