Junior Security Analyst

Bytes is a top provider of premium IT solutions and services, working with SMEs, corporations, and public sector organizations to modernize and digitally transform their IT infrastructures. Founded in 1982, Bytes has experienced significant growth, now employing over 750 people across seven locations in the UK and Ireland, with a turnover surpassing £1.8 billion in 2023.

At Bytes, we nurture talented individuals to achieve remarkable outcomes and are dedicated to supporting our employees through continuous training, guidance, and development to help you advance and fulfil your career goals. We foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, recognition and inclusivity and offer a wide range of benefits to support staff wellbeing.

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Why Bytes?

Operating from modern, hybrid working environments with offices in Leatherhead, Reading, London and Manchester
25 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays and Christmas period
Excellent learning and development opportunities
Open plan office with collaborative working spaces, on-site gym, outdoor tiki bar, coffee bar, and lunch area
Company wellbeing and social events
Sports and social clubs
Incentive trips
Employee Assistance Programme
Discounted private healthcare
EV scheme and Ride to Work scheme
Winners of an array of industry awards
Great Place to Work Certified
Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work
Supporters of 85+ charities with strong commitment to diversity and sustainability

POSITION DETAILS:
Position Title:	Junior Security Analyst
Reports to (POSITION):	Head of Managed Services
Team:	Managed SOC Team
Department:	Services

PURPOSE OF JOB:

The Junior Security Analyst will support the Managed Security Services team in monitoring, analysing, and responding to security events. Utilizing Microsoft Sentinel, Defender for Cloud, and other relevant Microsoft security technologies, the Junior Analyst will assist in protecting our clients' digital assets by identifying potential threats and vulnerabilities. This position offers an opportunity to build foundational skills in cybersecurity within a collaborative environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Monitor security alerts and events using Microsoft Sentinel and Defender for Cloud.

Assist in the detection and initial analysis of potential security incidents.

Perform initial triage of security incidents to determine priority and escalation needs.

Collaborate with senior team members to respond to and mitigate security threats.

Support the identification of vulnerabilities and security weaknesses in client environments.

Document security incidents, actions taken, and outcomes in the ticketing system.

Generate routine reports on security activities and incident responses.

Participate in client meetings as needed to discuss security findings.

Work within a rotating shift schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Pursue relevant certifications to enhance technical expertise.

Writing KQL queries for analysis Sentinel logs

WIDER TEAM NETWORK Interation

Internal

All Sales, Technical Pre-Sales, Project Governance, Wider Consulting Services Team

External

All relevant customers & vendors

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:
Educational & Professional Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.	DESIRABLE
Familiarity with basic security principles and practices.	ESSENTIAL
SC-200 certification	DESIRABLE
SC-300 certification	DESIRABLE
CompTIA Security+	DESIRABLE
Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate	DESIRABLE
Years of Experience
0-2 years of experience in cybersecurity, IT support, or related fields.	ESSENTIAL

CORE Competencies & SKILLS

Ability to analyse security data and identify anomalies.

Meticulous approach to monitoring and documenting security events.

Effective verbal and written communication abilities.

Basic problem-solving skills in identifying and addressing security issues.

Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced, evolving field.

Flexibility to work various shifts as required.

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