Network Security Analyst in Workington

Hybrid working in North Cumbria - £35k + training + benefits + bonus. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a well-respected international company who are leaders in their field.

Are you an Infrastructure Engineer with a good grounding in Cyber Security? Are you a Network Security Analyst looking for your next move? Do you want to work for a market leader in their field? Do you want to learn more Cyber Security skills and toolsets?

What will you be doing?

We are looking for a skilled and proactive Network Security Analyst to join our IT team, supporting operations across the UK, Mexico, and Australia. You will collaborate with colleagues to safeguard systems, data, and infrastructure, ensuring security, compliance, and resilience across our global footprint.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor network and user activity using analysis tools; resolve or escalate issues/incidents as appropriate.
• Support the IT team in conducting security impact assessments.
• Assist with change management reviews where IT security may be affected.
• Promote and maintain security awareness across the organisation.
• Manage the IT Controls Assurance Program (ICAP) for internal auditing.
• Ensure adherence to global IT cybersecurity standards.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of IT security policies and procedures.
• Provide guidance to ensure operational compliance with international governance standards, legislation, and business requirements.
• Advise on security issues and promote good IT practices.

What skills and experience do you need?

Whilst ideally, we would like to find a Network Security Analyst who has all the following, we are realistic in looking at candidates who do not tick all of the boxes. The role will be fully mentored and comes with a training package, so having the basic skills and the right attitude is also an option.

• Ideally, you’ll bring qualifications, understanding, or experience in some of the following:
• IT operations, preferably with exposure to governance, internal audit, or cybersecurity.
• ISO 27001, GDPR, and risk management frameworks.
• Security tools for Vulnerability Management, SIEM, AV/EDR/XDR, and DLP (e.g., Splunk, Qualys, Defender, Purview, CrowdStrike).
• Windows Server, Active Directory, and Microsoft 365 security.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., ISO, ISC2, ITIL, BCS, CompTIA) or a willingness to train for these certifications as part of your continuous professional development.
• Strong communication, analytical thinking, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Familiarity with international standards and bodies such as ISO 27001, NCSC, Mitre, NIST, GDPR.
• A commitment to ongoing training and development in cybersecurity and IT governance.
• Experience in manufacturing is a plus, but not essential.

What is in it for you?

One of the things my clients' employees tell them is that they value the genuine family feel of working at my client and the ability for each employee to add value to the business regardless of their level. They have values which are central to all they do: Grow, Accountability, Collaboration, and Integrity, and are a very people-oriented organisation.

The salary for this role will be up to £35,500 (circa) depending on relevant experience. In addition to this, they offer performance-related pay and an annual performance bonus, so the ability to directly affect your reward is entirely in your hands.

Additionally, you will be given 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), the ability to work from home, and enjoy flexible working hours. They offer a great salary sacrifice pension where the company will match up to 9% of your contribution. They also offer income protection and a death in service benefit of four times your salary. A Health Care Cash Plan by Healthshield is provided to cover yourself and all dependent children up to the age of 21 (24 if in full-time education). This can be upgraded as desired.

Additional benefits include:

• Big discounts in terms of instant vouchers, re-loadable cards, and cash-back at hundreds of high street and online retailers.
• Additional holiday purchase of up to 5 days.
• Wellbeing portal which covers health, fitness, and many tasty recipes.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Discounted Gym membership at the gym across the road; handy for those lunchtime sessions.
• Local discounts negotiated by request.
• Onsite parking.

If you can see how this would be a great career move, please do not hesitate to apply.