Junior Information Security Analyst

UK Research and Innovation

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Junior Information Security Analyst-(24000128)

Description

British Geological Survey

JUNIOR INFORMATION SECURITY ANALYST

Grade: UKRI Pay Band C/S2

Salary: C/S2 salary is £31,298

A great benefits package is offered!, including an outstanding pension scheme (with an extremely generous employer contribution – on average 27% of your pay), 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full-time – 37 hours a week (some flexible working options may be available, including a small amount of remote working, but this role does require regular onsite attendance)

Location: BGS headquarters in Keyworth in Nottingham

Closing date: Sunday 12 January 2025

About the role

The BGS IT & Security Team wish to recruit a Junior Information Security Analyst who will focus on cyber security provision for Windows endpoint devices, including the routine scanning and patching of laptop and desktop computers. The post will collaborate with the Information Security Officer and also work closely with the Service Desk and Desktop Team.

The Junior Information Security Analyst will liaise across BGS to ensure the provision of effective cyber security aligned to the Cyber Essentials Plus certification scheme. This is an important role which is critical to the operation of BGS, ensuring secure access to data and services for BGS staff.

Your key duties and responsibilities will include:

• Routine cyber security scans of Windows endpoint laptops and desktop computers.
• Analysis of cyber security scan reports and the application of patches and appropriate software updates in response.
• Contribution to the Cyber Essentials/Cyber Essentials Plus certification process.
• Contribution to the response to cyber security incidents, detection, mitigation and recovery.
• Continued personal/professional development through appropriate awareness and training.

About you

This is an exciting opportunity to focus on the next phase of your career in a cyber security role. The successful applicant will develop high levels of expertise and knowledge in cyber security and the Cyber Essentials Plus certification scheme.

You will be highly motivated and technically competent in supporting Windows endpoint devices and a good communicator who is able to work well across a range of different specialist areas. We are looking for an early career professional with a good amount of relevant work experience, and we looking forward to seeing applications from anyone with a willingness to learn and develop themselves.

Please note – you will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during your employment.

Essential

• Experience of working in a demanding IT support function and time-critical customer service environment, e.g. a busy IT service desk (S&I)
• Some knowledge of cyber security provision with an understanding of Anti-Virus and Malware systems (S&I)
• Ability to work independently and be an integral part of the team (S&I)
• Flexibility to cope with and manage rapidly changing priorities (S&I)
• Effective written and verbal communication skills (S&I)
• You will be committed to a diverse and inclusive approach to work in the geosciences (S&I)

Desirable

• Knowledge of Cyber Essentials standard (S&I)
• Knowledge of security threats and mitigation solutions, using policy-driven processes, software and hardware solutions (S&I)
• Some understanding of vulnerability assessment and remediation techniques (S&I)

How to apply

Applicants are required to include a CV and covering letter outlining their suitability for the role. We would stress the importance of this paperwork in our selection process.

A well thought through application providing evidence and examples of how you meet the advertised essential and desirable criteria for the post will be considered far more favourably than a generic covering letter and CV.

If you experience any issues applying for this role, please contact Recruitment@ukri.org.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 12 January 2025. Interviews are expected to be held in late January 2025 in Nottingham.