Junior Cyber Security Analyst

A fast-growing financial services firm, recognised for its innovative solutions in payroll and HR, is seeking an enthusiastic individual to join its dynamic ICT department. This organisation fosters a culture of continuous learning and professional development, offering a structured path into a rewarding cyber security career. The Role

• Work closely with the InfoSec team to build a working knowledge of security operations, protective monitoring, and incident handling.
• Learn to analyse security alerts and incidents within a modern, cloud-first security stack, including Palo Alto Cortex XSIAM and XSOAR, Cortex XDR, and Microsoft Purview.
• Support daily security operations, managing assigned tickets and requests through Halo ITSM, to ensure risks are identified and resolved.
• Assist in security investigations and incident response, learning how to respond to events like malware, data loss, and phishing.
• Contribute to developing effective controls to detect, prevent, and mitigate cyber-attacks across a global estate.
• Actively participate in team projects and meetings, providing regular status updates and supporting documentation preparation. What You'll Need
• A genuine passion for data and cyber security with a strong appetite for problem-solving.
• An understanding of cyber-attack techniques, tools, and mitigation controls.
• Awareness of up-to-date security threats, common exploits, and threat vectors across various platforms.
• Familiarity with SIEM concepts (e.g., Cortex XSIAM, Microsoft Sentinel) and cloud services (Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, AWS).
• A degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Computer Forensics, or equivalent experience/demonstrable interest in cyber security.
• Holding or actively working towards an entry-level certification (e.g., ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity, CompTIA Security+, Blue Team Level 1) is desirable. What's On Offer
• A structured route into a rewarding cyber security career with ongoing support for professional development and certifications.
• Opportunity to work with a modern, cloud-first security stack and mature detection, response, and automation capabilities.
• Comprehensive benefits package including 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, a birthday day off, and health cash plan.
• Access to a contributory company pension scheme and Employee Assistance Programme. Apply via Haystack today!