Information Security Analyst

Responsible for analyzing internal security intelligence and external security view as part of the PA Group Systems Security Operations Centre.

Responsibilities

• Review daily security system logs and alerts – Firewall, Intrusion Detection System, Data Leak Prevention, Endpoint Detection and Response – and identify security issues.
• Provide insight into countermeasures PA should adopt and generate key performance indicator metrics for the security board.
• Serve as technical resource on security related projects.
• Perform forensic analysis as required.
• Work with operational teams to ensure vulnerabilities are resolved.
• Review security bulletins for emerging threats and liaise with key security firms reviewing threat reports.
• Provide out‑of‑hours on‑call availability and respond to high‑severity incidents (usually one week per month – paid).
• Work closely with the SOC Manager and Director of Cyber Security.
• Assist GS operational staff with technical security issues.
• Interface with Group Systems on new projects/support functions.
• Liaise with the Head of Security and with consultants and other corporate functions.
• Communicate security messages to various stakeholders from technical staff to senior managers.
• Apply investigative and intelligence analysis to security information and alerts from different sources and provide answers to IT security‑related issues.
• Use experience to provide 4th line support and increase knowledge across GS and PA.

Accountabilities & Measures of Success

• Accountability (50%): Review daily security system logs, maintain logging system policies and resolve incidents. Measure of Success: Issues dealt with quickly and PA’s threats managed effectively.
• Accountability (25%): Input into PA IT security controls/countermeasures and generate key performance indicators. Measure of Success: Controls align with PA’s risk and enhance consultant effectiveness.
• Accountability (10%): Work as technical resource within identified security projects. Measure of Success: Timely recommendation of suitable security technology.
• Accountability (10%): Review bulletins from key suppliers and take appropriate action; review leading security company threat reports. Measure of Success: PA is informed of latest threats; operational teams informed of actions; stakeholders aware of relevant threats and controls.
• Accountability (5%): Manage external penetration testing results and ensure vulnerabilities are resolved with operational teams. Measure of Success: Operational teams informed quickly of vulnerabilities and priority; senior managers informed of status.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of proven technical experience across multidisciplinary IT fields or equivalent education.
• CompTIA CySA+ or equivalent desirable.
• Strong attention to detail, well‑organised and able to work under pressure.
• Strong log analysis and correlation skills.
• Knowledge of ISO27001/2 and Cyber Essentials+ an advantage.
• Forensics experience an advantage.
• Knowledge of Logging/SIEM systems.
• Knowledge of Data Leak Prevention systems.
• Knowledge of Intrusion Detection systems.
• Ability to communicate at all levels.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Hybrid Working

Office or client site minimum 2 days per week; actual time may vary by role and assignment, up to 5 days per week on a client site.

Security Clearance & Background Checks

All PA personnel must undergo background checks and achieve the Baseline Personnel Security Standard; some UK roles may require higher levels of National Security Vetting.

Benefits

• Private healthcare and associated health and lifestyle perks.
• 25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve), with the option to purchase five additional days.
• Generous company pension scheme.
• Opportunities to engage in community and charity‑based initiatives.
• Annual performance‑based bonus.
• PA share ownership.
• Tax‑efficient benefits (cycle‑to‑work, give‑as‑you‑earn).

Equality & Diversity

We are committed to providing equal opportunities and supporting the physical, emotional, social, and financial well‑being of our people. Applications are welcomed from all backgrounds, and adjustments or accommodations can be requested during the recruitment process.