Full job descriptionCyber Security Analyst
Location: Leeds (3 days per week in the office)
Salary: £45,000–£50,000
Contract: Permanent, full-time
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a Cyber Security Analyst to join an established law firm’s security team, helping protect the firm’s IT infrastructure, data and services against evolving cyber threats.
Working alongside a team of around six analysts, you’ll play a key role in security monitoring, threat intelligence, vulnerability management and incident response, working collaboratively with IT teams across the business to maintain a strong security posture.
Key Responsibilities
*Monitor emerging cyber threats and implement appropriate measures to protect the firm.
*Maintain vulnerability and remediation records, ensuring risks are prioritised and addressed.
*Support penetration testing activities, coordinating remediation of identified vulnerabilities.
*Maintain and improve security tools, policies, controls and procedures.
*Work with infrastructure and IT teams to ensure systems are secure, patched and maintained.
*Support cyber security incident response, investigations and business communications.
*Keep up to date with emerging threats, security technologies and industry best practice.
*Work with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to deliver effective security services.
*Operate within an ITIL-focused environment, working to agreed SLAs and KPIs.
About You
You’ll have experience in IT security and a good understanding of security technologies, infrastructure and cyber security principles. We’re looking for someone analytical and proactive, with a genuine interest in identifying threats and improving security.
Ideally, you’ll bring:
*Knowledge of security technologies such as SIEM, firewalls, EDR, threat intelligence and vulnerability management.
*Familiarity with Microsoft Azure security tools, including Sentinel and Defender.
*An understanding of security risk, incident response and vulnerability remediation.
*Awareness of infrastructure technologies, including Windows Server, VMware, Linux and networking.
*Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail and effective communication.
*The ability to work collaboratively with technical teams and wider business stakeholders.
Experience within a law firm or professional services environment would be beneficial but is not essential. Relevant qualifications such as Security+, SSCP or Network+ would also be advantageous.
The Organisation
Join an internationally established law firm that values collaboration, innovation and professional development, offering a supportive and inclusive working environment.
Interested? If you’re looking to develop your cyber security career within a collaborative team and work with a broad range of security technologies, we’d love to hear from you.