Cyber Security Analyst

Overview

…has a passion for cyber security and a strong technical aptitude.

You will already have some cyber experience and be looking for your next challenge or be eager to learn new skills and bring some of your transferable skills with you.

If you enjoy solving problems, working in a fast-paced environment, learning fast and making a real impact for customers/colleagues, this could be the role for you.

This role includes participation in an on‑call rota once the required competence level is reached—typically after approximately eight months in post.

The rota operates one week on‑call every four weeks, covering non-business hours (UK), with flexibility applied where needed. Additional remuneration is provided for all on‑call periods.

A bit about the job:

You’ll join our Group Cyber Operations team – a critical function right at the heart of how we protect our colleagues and systems across the world.

In this role, you’ll help manage and improve the security policies behind our Secure Web Gateway and Email Security platforms, balancing security with user experience.

Your work will help keep our global network safe, supporting day-to-day operations and reducing cyber risk.

You’ll be hands-on with cutting edge technology, automation, and incident troubleshooting—making sure our people can work safely and confidently every day.

Skills and experience we’re looking for

• Basic Knowledge of SWG/Proxy and network protocols including ports and protocols or basic knowledge of Email protocols & authentication: SMTP, DNS, SPF, DKIM, DMARC, MX records
• Interest or experience in automation and scripting (PowerShell, Python or API integrations).
• Great analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Confident communicator who enjoys working with different teams.
• A quick learner who thrives in a fast moving environment.

What you’ll get for this role

Our purpose – with you today, for a better tomorrow – is a promise we make to our colleagues too. And one of the ways we bring that to life is by investing in you.

• Starting salary between £30,000 to £50,000 (depending on location, skills, experience and qualifications).
• Bonus opportunity 8% of annual salary – Actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva’s
• Generous pension scheme – Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days
• Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefit to help you get expert support when you need it
• Make your money go further – Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts
• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme
• Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave
• Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work
• Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others
• We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools
• Take a look to learn more. Put a salary into this calculator to see what your total Aviva Reward could be.

Aviva is for everyone

• We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences.
• Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares.
• We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working – spending at least 50% of their time in our offices every week – combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.
• To find out more about working at Aviva take a look here
• We’d love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please give Kirthi a call on 02045922145 or send an email to kirthi.kanikireddy@aviva.com