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Cyber Security Analyst

About the role

We’re looking for an experienced Cyber Security Analyst to join our client's team and play a key role in safeguarding our client’s digital environment. This is a broad, hands-on role that touches all corners of cyber operations - from incident response to awareness campaigns, tooling oversight and project work. This is  afnatastic opportunity for a Cyber Security professional who wants to join a forward thinking, collaborative and progressive organisation where you can make a real impact.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Leading and supporting cyber incident management across the business, ensuring timely and effective response.

  • Managing and maintaining security tooling and systems, including Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, and the wider MS security stack.

  • Supporting and promoting cyber awareness initiatives, helping users understand threats and best practices.

  • Reviewing and approving security requests related to new software and hardware.

  • Liaising with internal teams and outsourced providers ensuring alignment on threat detection and response.

  • Responding to security queries and requests from across the organisation, providing clear, practical guidance.

  • Involvement in security assurance activities and participation in wider cyber projects and initiatives.

What we’re looking for:

  • Proven experience in incident management and cyber incident response.

  • Strong all-round cyber knowledge, ideally in an internal IT or hybrid enterprise setting.

  • Familiarity with Microsoft 365, Defender, Sentinel, and broader Microsoft security tooling.

  • Experience working alongside an external SOC or MSSP provider.

  • A proactive, collaborative approach – someone who’s comfortable fielding queries and helping others improve their security posture.

Interviews are looking to happen quickly so do not waste any time, get your CV across and let's have a chat.

NRG is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace. We oppose all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of any protected characteristic. Our aim is to create an environment that encourages diversity, builds on individual differences, and responds equitably to the needs of all. We proactively take steps to fulfil our legal obligations, remove barriers, monitor for fairness, reflect the communities we serve, and enforce a zero-tolerance policy for breaches of our Equality and Diversity policy.

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