At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct security assessments on 300 applications and manage virtual machines for testing.
- Company: Leading organisation in cybersecurity with a high-profile programme.
- Benefits: £300 per day, flexible hybrid working, and long-term project opportunities.
- Other info: Immediate start with potential for career growth in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Join a meaningful project and make a real impact in cybersecurity.
- Qualifications: Experience in VMware, vulnerability assessment, and independent work.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Location: Cheltenham (Ideally 1 day per week onsite)
Contract: 6 Months
Rate: £300 per day (Inside IR35)
The Opportunity
Our client, a leading organisation, is looking for an experienced Cyber Security Analyst to join a high-profile programme on an initial six-month contract. This role is heavily focused on technical application security assessments, supporting a major project by reviewing a large volume of applications and ensuring they meet security standards before deployment. Whilst there is some exposure to Cyber Incident Response activities, this is very much a hands-on security assessment role where you'll be expected to work independently and manage a consistent technical workload.
What you'll be doing
- Assess approximately 300 applications from a technical security perspective.
- Build, configure and manage virtual machines within VMware to support application testing.
- Execute security scans against executables and installation packages.
- Identify vulnerabilities and provide clear remediation recommendations.
- Use vulnerability management tools such as Qualys (or similar) to assess security risks.
- Support ongoing cybersecurity project delivery within a high-profile programme.
- Assist with Cyber Incident Response activities where required, including security monitoring and investigation.
What we're looking for
We're looking for someone who can hit the ground running with experience in:
- VMware virtual machine creation and management.
- Application and executable security testing.
- Vulnerability assessment and remediation.
- Qualys or comparable vulnerability management tooling.
- Working independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong technical judgement and attention to detail.
- Experience within cybersecurity, infrastructure or security operations environments.
Desirable experience includes:
- Microsoft Defender or Microsoft Sentinel.
- SOC or CIRT environments.
- Incident response or security monitoring.
- PowerShell or Python scripting.
- Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK or security frameworks.
Why apply?
- Immediate start on a high-profile security programme.
- Flexible hybrid working.
- Long-term project with meaningful technical work.
- Opportunity to support both project delivery and incident response.
- £300 per day (Inside IR35).
If you're an experienced Cyber Security professional with strong vulnerability assessment experience and are available for your next contract, we'd love to hear from you.
CIRT Analyst in Cheltenham employer: IMT Resourcing Solutions
Join a leading organisation in Cheltenham as a Cyber Security Analyst, where you'll be part of a high-profile programme that values technical expertise and independent work. Enjoy the benefits of flexible hybrid working, a competitive daily rate, and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful cybersecurity projects while enhancing your skills in a supportive environment. This role not only offers immediate engagement with critical security assessments but also fosters professional growth through exposure to incident response activities.
