IT Security Analyst in Burntisland

The Company has grown to become one of the world leaders in the marine and environmental services industry, currently employing around 800 dedicated members of staff. We are committed to employing dedicated and skilled staff who are looking for a career that offers stability, genuine career progression, and recognition.

The Role: The IT Security Analyst is responsible for identifying, analysing, and tracking security risks across systems and applications. The role focuses on monitoring, investigation, vulnerability management, and supporting remediation activities to help protect the organisation's technology estate and information assets. Working within an established security governance framework, you will support security operations, compliance activities, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and analyse security alerts from tools such as Microsoft Defender and other security monitoring platforms.
• Identify vulnerabilities across systems, applications, and endpoints.
• Investigate anomalies, trends, and suspicious activity, escalating security incidents in line with defined procedures.
• Participate in incident investigations and post-incident reviews, contributing findings and recommendations.
• Assess and track vulnerabilities through to remediation, monitoring progress against agreed actions and timelines.
• Conduct access reviews and support permission auditing activities.
• Gather and prepare evidence for internal and external audits.
• Support risk management activities, including maintaining risk registers and assisting with supplier security assessments.
• Deliver security awareness and training initiatives across the organisation.
• Identify opportunities to improve and automate security processes, reporting, and operational controls.

Skills & Experience:

• Experience using security monitoring tools such as Microsoft Defender, SIEM platforms, or similar technologies.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills.
• Understanding of vulnerability management and incident response processes.
• Familiarity with security standards and frameworks such as ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus.
• Ability to interpret security alerts, logs, and system behaviour.
• Experience working within governance, compliance, or audit-focused environments.

The Candidate:

• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy.
• Proactive in identifying and addressing risks.
• Comfortable working within structured processes and governance frameworks.
• A clear communicator with the ability to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Committed to continuous improvement and professional development.

What’s in it for you? We offer an excellent package, including a pension, life assurance, the Cycle to Work scheme, and more, along with opportunities for on-the-job training and career progression within a stable environment. Flexible working options are also available.

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants from all protected characteristics and are committed to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment, and onboarding process.

The next steps: You must be able to provide relevant documentation confirming that you have the right to work in the UK. Please send applications or feel free to call for further information.