Cyber Security Analyst in Nottingham

We’re Air IT, an incredible MSP with the history and expertise to provide an amazing array of services and a bright future ahead of us. We’ve grown a lot since our beginning back in 2005. We’re proud to have brought together nine leading companies as a family, with more on the horizon. Now, with an office presence across the UK, we are extremely honoured to have been recognised with a range of regional, national and industry awards for growth, innovation, dedication and success throughout our journey. Excited for our future, we’ve got a great mission and vision and a clearly defined strategy to empower our teams and make sure we can bring out the best in our people to provide unrivalled IT and Cyber Security support, solutions and services to local SMEs, nationwide.

As a Cyber Security Analyst, you will support the delivery of Air IT’s security services to our clients. You will protect customers’ IT infrastructure from cyber security threats using a variety of tools and systems. Keeping up to date with the latest technology developments within the industry, you will work on projects to ensure client requirements and deadlines are met, and that systems have the correct security controls applied.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Triage and investigate alerts from security systems such as SIEM and EDR
• Collaborate with both internal and external security teams to conduct cyber threat detection and incident handling
• Provide timely and accurate communications to customers and other stakeholders on cyber threats and incidents
• Keep accurate records of all work carried out on the internal case management system
• Conduct investigations and security audits on a variety of software and cloud systems
• Carry out security assessments for clients once qualified such as Cyber Essentials assessments and vulnerability assessments
• Analyse data from multiple sources to identify anomaly and security threats
• Manage the creation, maintenance and delivery of cyber security and phishing campaigns
• Support customers and colleagues with knowledge and skillset in the area of cyber security where needed

About You

To join us as a Cyber Security Analyst, you will need:

Essential:

• Prior experience working as Security Operation Centre analyst or similar capacity
• A keen interest in the field of cyber security; evidence or examples of this will be viewed favourably
• Knowledge or hands‑on experience working with common IT systems or cloud services such as Windows operating systems, Active Directory, Microsoft Azure and Entra ID
• Familiarity with common IT topics such as networking and virtualisation
• Working knowledge of common network devices such as firewalls and switches along with security sensitive configurations
• Ability to work in a logical and methodical manner, especially when under pressure
• Able to communicate clearly with technical and non‑technical audiences of various levels both verbally and in written form
• GSCE Maths and English or equivalent
• Commutable to an Air IT Office when required inline with our Hybrid working policy

Desirable:

• Prior industry experience or relevant training/relevant degree
• Industry related certifications in Cyber Security
• Knowledge and experience of Cyber Essentials Accreditation, or other information security standards
• Experience in offensive security such as CTF or bug bounty
• Experience with vulnerability scanners
• Experience in conducting security training or phishing simulations

What’s In It for You?

We offer a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and the chance to work in a collaborative and innovative environment. With us, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of IT services while growing your career in a high‑energy, rewarding role. Joining our team comes with its perks:

• Hybrid working options for a better work‑life balance
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme and technology vouchers
• Enhanced family leave
• Celebration day - an additional day off each year to celebrate an occasion important to you
• Salary sacrifice pension
• 2 paid volunteer days – We believe in the power of giving back to our communities and want to actively support employees efforts to make a positive impact
• Company social events and competitions
• Discount and Cashback Scheme
• Group Income Protection
• Life Insurance
• EAP and Virtual GP Service

We will invest significantly in your training, with the requirement that you will commit a portion of your own time to successfully achieve the qualification objectives set.