ICT Security Analyst – 3 Month Contract (Potential Extension)

Summary

Responsibilities

• Security Monitoring & Threat Management
  
  
  
  • Monitor ICT systems for cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
    
  
  
  • Identify security risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
    
  
  
  • Investigate suspicious activities and escalate incidents as needed.
    
  
  
  • Support the ongoing monitoring of security controls.
    
  
  

• Incident Response
  
  
  
  • Assist in investigating and managing cyber security incidents.
    
  
  
  • Support containment, recovery, and remediation activities.
    
  
  
  • Document incidents and contribute to post-incident reviews.
    
  
  

• Risk & Compliance
  
  
  
  • Support the management of cyber security risks.
    
  
  
  • Assist with compliance against security standards and frameworks.
    
  
  
  • Maintain security documentation and support audits.
    
  
  

• Security Advice & Guidance
  
  
  
  • Provide security advice to ICT teams and stakeholders.
    
  
  
  • Ensure security considerations are integrated into projects.
    
  
  
  • Promote security best practices across the organization.
    
  
  

• Vulnerability Management
  
  
  
  • Support vulnerability assessment activities.
    
  
  
  • Recommend corrective actions for security findings.
    
  
  
  • Ensure timely remediation of vulnerabilities.
    
  
  

• Security Awareness & Resilience
  
  
  
  • Support cyber security awareness initiatives.
    
  
  
  • Contribute to training and promote a positive security culture.
    
  
  

• Supplier & Partner Engagement
  
  
  
  • Collaborate with suppliers and partners for secure service delivery.
    
  
  
  • Support security reviews of technologies and services.
    
  
  

• Documentation & Reporting
  
  
  
  • Prepare security reports and maintain accurate records.
    
  
  
  • Provide updates and recommendations to senior colleagues.
    
  
  

• Essential
  
  
  
  • Experience in ICT Security, Information Security, or Cyber Security roles.
    
  
  
  • Experience monitoring and responding to security incidents.
    
  
  
  • Knowledge of cyber security principles and best practices.
    
  
  
  • Experience with security tools and incident management processes.
    
  
  
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
    
  
  
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    
  
  

• Desirable
  
  
  
  • Experience in Local Authority or Public Sector.
    
  
  
  • Familiarity with security frameworks like Cyber Essentials, ISO 27001, or NIST.
    
  
  
  • Experience with cloud technologies and modern digital platforms.
    
  
  
  • Security-related certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISM, CEH, Microsoft Security Certifications).
    
  
  

What's on Offer?

• Competitive hourly rate of £24.75 (Umbrella).
  


• Contract duration of up to 3 months with potential for extension.
  


• Full-time role based in Civic Offices, Milton Keynes.
  


• Laptop provided and bi-weekly pay.
  


• Opportunity to work in a large Local Authority environment with exposure to cyber security, risk management, and digital transformation projects.