IT – Cyber Security Analyst 302796

Come and join Littlefish Work location: Nottingham or Sheffield Hybrid Salary: Up to: £31,500 Must be eligible for SC Clearance (UK resident for the last 5 years) and NPPV2 clearance As we continue to grow and evolve, we know that our strength lies in the talent, creativity, and drive of our existing workforce. You are the giant slayers who have shaped Littlefish into the business it is today—and now, we’re looking for the next wave of internal trailblazers to help us take things even further. We’re seeking individuals who embrace change with optimism, who think beyond the obvious, and who bring energy, curiosity, and collaboration to everything they do. Whether you’re looking to stretch your skills, take on a new challenge, or explore a fresh direction, this is your opportunity to make an impact from within. So, if this opportunity sparks your interest and you’re excited by the idea of working alongside passionate, creative, and friendly colleagues apply today. The role and what you’ll be getting up to on a day to day basis: Are you looking to take the next step in your cyber journey and join a team at the heart of protecting our customers? We’re looking for a Cyber Security Analyst – Tier 1 to join our Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) — someone who is curious, analytical, calm under pressure, and passionate about cyber security. This is an exciting frontline role where you’ll actively monitor customer environments, investigate threats, respond to alerts, and help safeguard systems from compromise. If you enjoy problem‑solving, learning fast, and being part of a supportive, high‑performing team, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. You will: * Monitoring security incidents via the ITSM platform * Conducting analysis using a wide range of security tools * Investigating alerts and responding swiftly to events * Helping maintain the integrity of client IT infrastructures * Identifying and containing internal or external threats * Conducting privileged account reviews * Performing vulnerability and risk assessments * Analysing security breaches to determine root cause * Contributing to enhancing the SIEM platform * Supporting continuous improvement across CSOC operations What you bring: * Basic understanding of security threats and compromise methods * Knowledge of servers, clients, and network technologies * Understanding of malware, reconnaissance, emerging threats * Awareness of vulnerability assessment and remediation * Clear, logical thinking and excellent judgement * Strong written and verbal communication * Good client engagement, time management, and expectation management skills Desirable * SC‑200, CompTIA Security+, or related certifications * Previous SOC experience * Hands‑on cyber incident response experience * Experience with SIEM platforms, vulnerability assessments or antivirus tooling What can we offer you? * Through our one of a kind training programme, the Littlefish Academy, you can increase your earnings by £4,500 * Referral bonus scheme of £1000 when you successfully refer a friend. * Access to our LinkedIn Learning platform, with over 16000 expert-led online tutorials to enhance and achieve your personal and professional goals. * Healthcare cash plan. This will give you access to online GP appointments, 24/7 access to qualified counsellors and cash back against a range of general healthcare * Casual dress policy * Company Pension Scheme * Company social events * 25 days annual leave plus public / bank holidays * Purchase of annual leave scheme Life at Littlefish Our company values shape who we are as a business, what we stand for and how we work. Hiring people with our values at heart, is very important as we see Littlefish grow. I am High Performing- I like to raise the bar, we look at creating opportunities to increase quality and improve efficiency, we strive for service excellence. I am Passionate- We build team success and celebrate them together, I am enthusiastic and energetic, I care about the people I work with and we support one another. I Have a Can-Do Attitude– I am not afraid to step outside my comfort zone, we are not afraid to challenge status quo, we get stuff done! So, if you feel like you can make a tangible difference, apply today, and join us on this journey. Here at Littlefish we aim to be somewhere everyone can be themselves. We are committed to encouraging a diverse and inclusive community where everyone irrespective of who they are, or their background, can feel equal and supported. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Please get in touch if you are concerned about any difficulties you may face during your recruitment process, so we adjust accordingly. Part of our application process includes a set of ED&I (Equality, diversity and inclusion) questions. Please note, each question has a ‘prefer not to say’ option. #J-18808-Ljbffr