Cyber Security Analyst in Coventry

Ofqual is the independent qualifications regulator for England. We currently regulate 200+ awarding organisations, and approx. 11,600 certified qualifications. These include GCSEs, AS and A levels, and a broad range of vocational and technical qualifications.
About the team
The role of our Cyber Security Analyst sits in our Information Management team. It's a challenging and varied role, and you will help keep Ofqual safe – identifying vulnerabilities, threats and hazards to our systems, researching and attack techniques, recommending ways to defend, responding to incidents and leading security improvement projects.
You will be working with colleagues from across the whole of government – Including the Government Security Group, DSIT and the National Technical Authorities.
Despite the demands of the work we do, our team is friendly, supportive and we really like working together – which is important to all of us.
Person Specification
What the postholder will be doing?
You'll work within our Information Management team, alongside expert colleagues from our Infrastructure, Digital and Data disciplines – united by the common goals of keeping our systems online and our information safe.
You'll identify cyber vulnerabilities in our systems to ensure security is maintained and lead security improvement projects
You'll manage cyber security operations processes in accordance with organisational policies, standards and business requirements.
You'll work closely with colleagues at various levels across Ofqual, and wider government.
You'll keep up to date with industry trends and developments to enhance relevant skills and take responsibility for your own professional development
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