Overview
Junior IT Security Analyst Jobs in United Kingdom at X4 Technology
Title: Junior IT Security Analyst
Company: X4 Technology
Location: United Kingdom
Junior IT Security Analyst (Contract) – Outside IR35
Location: Remote UK – occasional travel if required
Contract Length: 6 Months
Start Date: 1st July 2026
Rate: £200/day Outside IR35
Interview Process: Interviews taking place next week
An established IT Services organisation is seeking an Junior IT Security Analyst to join its cybersecurity team on an initial 6-month contract.
Junior IT Security Analyst Key Responsibilities
- Monitor security alerts and investigate potential security incidents.
- Perform threat hunting, log analysis, and forensic investigations.
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and support remediation activities.
- Manage and optimise security tools including SIEM, EDR, and vulnerability management platforms.
- Support incident response planning, containment, and recovery activities.
- Implement and maintain identity and access management controls.
- Review and enhance cloud security configurations across Azure, AWS, or GCP environments.
- Ensure compliance with security frameworks, policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Produce security reports and documentation for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Collaborate with infrastructure, application, DevOps, and compliance teams to strengthen the overall security posture.
Junior IT Security Analyst Required Skills & Experience
Security Operations
- Experience with SIEM platforms such as Splunk, IBM QRadar, or Microsoft Sentinel.
- Knowledge of security monitoring, event correlation, and incident response.
- Experience in threat hunting and security investigations.
Vulnerability Management
- Hands-on experience with tools such as Qualys or OpenVAS.
- Understanding of penetration testing methodologies and tools including Metasploit, Burp Suite, and Kali Linux.
- Knowledge of CVE/CVSS scoring and vulnerability remediation processes.
Identity & Access Management
- Active Directory and LDAP administration experience.
- Knowledge of MFA, RBAC, and Privileged Access Management solutions.
Cloud Security
- Experience securing Azure, AWS, or GCP environments.
- Understanding of Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM).
- Knowledge of Zero Trust security principles.
Governance, Risk & Compliance
- Familiarity with NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS Controls.
- Understanding of GDPR and security audit requirements.
- Experience supporting risk assessments and security policy development.
Essential Soft Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and business stakeholders.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Collaborative approach and ability to work across multiple teams.
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
Certifications
- CompTIA Security+ (highly desirable)
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled IT Security Analyst to join a high-performing team delivering critical security services across a diverse client environment.
Interviews are scheduled for next week with a view to a 1st July start.
