At a Glance
- Tasks: Monitor and protect networks, tackle real cyber security challenges, and enhance your skills.
- Company: Established IT team in Portsmouth with a focus on cyber security.
- Benefits: 26% pension, 43 days holiday, full training, and certification support.
- Other info: Join a respected organisation with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in cyber security and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Experience in 2nd line IT support and a passion for cyber security.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 30000 £ per year.
You’re the kind of person who spots the risks before they become problems. You’ve got a background in IT support and a growing passion for cyber security. This is your opportunity to join an established internal IT team in Portsmouth, taking on a hands-on Cyber Security Analyst role. You’ll be learning on the job, tackling real challenges, and building a career in one of the most important areas of modern IT.
Benefits:
- 26% pension and 43 days holiday
- Full training and certification support provided
- Build on your 2nd line support experience and step confidently into cyber
- Stability: Join a respected organisation with excellent benefits
Responsibilities:
- Maintaining and updating the Cyber Security Risk Register
- Configuring and reviewing firewall rules to protect the network perimeter
- Monitoring and responding using Microsoft Defender and Endpoint Protection tools
- Running phishing simulations and awareness training for staff
- Implementing data loss protection controls and securing Microsoft 365
- Supporting continuous improvements in the business’s cyber security posture
Requirements:
- Experience in 2nd line IT support, infrastructure, or a similar role
- A strong interest in cyber security and a desire to build a long-term career in the space, ideally with good cyber security skills for the past 12 months+
- Bonus points if you’ve already had exposure to cyber tools, M365 security features, or firewalls
You don’t need to be a cyber expert (yet), just someone who’s had some good commercial exposure to cyber security within IT infrastructure who is serious about becoming an expert.
Ready to make the move into cyber security?
Locations
Cyber Security Analyst - Risk in Hampshire, Portsmouth employer: Mexa Solutions LTD
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