Cyber Security Analyst
2 days ago
Belfast
Cyber Security Analyst 📍 Belfast We’re looking for a hands-on Cyber Security Analyst to join a growing IT team in Belfast, supporting a modern manufacturing and infrastructure environment. Ideal for someone looking to build their experience in a broad, real-world environment. You’ll collaborate closely with on-site IT, infrastructure, and application teams, with a strong focus on maintaining and improving security across the business. Key Cyber Security Responsibilities • Monitor, detect, and respond to security alerts, threats, and vulnerabilities across the organisation’s IT environment, • Investigate and manage security incidents, including log analysis, malware investigation, and network activity review, • Administer and optimise security technologies, including firewalls, endpoint protection, and threat monitoring tools, • Identify security risks and support remediation activities to strengthen the organisation’s security posture, • Contribute to the development and enforcement of security policies, standards, and controls, • Support incident response activities, ensuring timely containment, resolution, and documentation, • Monitor system and network activity to proactively detect suspicious behaviour and potential threats, • Assist in maintaining secure identity and access management practices (user provisioning, access control, permissions), • Produce clear security reports and documentation, including incident reports and risk assessments, • Stay up to date with emerging threats and recommend improvements to security tools and processes Essential • Experience in cyber security, IT infrastructure, or security-focused environments, • Strong understanding of:, • Windows environments and Active Directory (with a focus on security and access control), • Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, firewalls, segmentation), • Core cyber security principles (threats, vulnerabilities, risk, identity & access management), • Comfortable working in a hands-on security operations environment, • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, particularly in incident investigation, • Ability to work independently and take ownership of security issues and resolutions Nice to Have • Exposure to SIEM platforms or security monitoring tools, • Basic scripting or automation skills (e.g. PowerShell) to support security operations, • Relevant cyber security certifications (e.g. Security+, CySA+, or similar), • Experience working in a manufacturing, industrial, or OT (Operational Technology) environment, • Familiarity with endpoint security, threat detection, or vulnerability management tools Ideal Candidate • Mid-level professional, • Practical, adaptable, and eager to learn, • Motivated to grow within a fast-paced environment