Graduate Cyber Security Analyst

Hours

Full time: Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 5pm.

Location

This is a hybrid role, with time spread between your home and our Head Office in Hillington, Glasgow.

As a Graduate Analyst, you will support the Cyber Security team in protecting our business. The role will be aligned to Security Operations.

The successful candidate will work very closely with internal and external stakeholders. Cross-discipline and job-specific cyber security training will be offered to all Graduate Analysts; you will be supported to improve your cyber awareness skills through certifications from our key vendors.

Day-to-day duties

Perform analyst duties in the assigned team, this could include:

Experience required

These is a graduate-level role. It is open to graduates with 2:1 score in an Honours degree in a cyber security-related discipline, or higher, with no additional requirement for experience in the field. Work experience, even if unrelated to the field, and cyber focus group participation is welcome so do include this in the application if applicable.

These roles are also open to those with HNC, HND, BSc, still studying part-time, or holders of relevant professional certifications who can evidence paid or voluntary work in a wider IT, cyber or related area

Nice to have, but not essential

SFIA skills profile

This role is aligned primarily to SFIA Level 2, reflecting an early-career cyber security practitioner who works with guidance, carries out assigned activities, contributes to analysis and remediation, and develops practical capability through training and experience.

SFIA skill

Code

Target level

Application to this role

Information security

SCTY

2

Assists with implementing and monitoring security controls, reviewing security information and escalating identified risks or control concerns.

Security operations

SCAD

2

Monitors security events and alerts, performs assigned operational security activities and escalates matters requiring further investigation.

Incident management

USUP

2

Supports the initial assessment and handling of security alerts and incidents, records relevant information and follows established escalation processes.

Methods and tools

METL

2

Uses approved cyber security tools and methods, supports routine configuration activities and follows documented operational processes.

Data analytics

DAAN

2

Gathers, organises and analyses security data to identify relevant findings, trends or areas requiring further investigation.

Vulnerability assessment

VUAS

2

Assists with identifying, recording, validating and tracking vulnerabilities or security weaknesses using established tools and procedures.

Information assurance

INAS

2

Supports reviews of systems, configurations and evidence to check whether required security controls have been applied effectively.

Threat intelligence

THIN

2

Collects and reviews information about cyber threats and contributes relevant findings to operational or risk-based security activities.

Arnold Clark is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, unique perspectives and multiple approaches are celebrated. We care about our employees and our communities, we nurture talent and encourage ambition, and we are passionate about people who take pride in their work.

Our employees are at the heart of everything we do – diverse in our make-up, united in our goals.

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Employment within the Arnold Clark Group is offered subject to satisfactory reference and disclosure checks.