Overview
Security Analyst Jobs in United Kingdom at Retail Energy Code Company
Title: Security Analyst
Company: Retail Energy Code Company
Location: United Kingdom
Salary: £27,500
Hours: Full-time
Location: The role can be undertaken remotely within the UK, with occasional travel for away days and meetings
Who are RECCo?
We are an independent, non-profit organisation responsible for the Retail Energy Code — a key part of how the GB retail energy market is regulated.
But we don’t just manage rules. We look ahead, not just react, helping the market change in the right way. We deliver secure digital services, clear governance, and practical solutions that protect consumers, support innovation, and help the energy system move towards net zero.
What you’ll be doing
This role provides an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to start their career in security and grow within RECCo. The Security Analyst is an entry-level position that will be involved in the risk management, information security and cyber security of our organization.
Working remotely, you’ll join our growing security function and collaborate with teams across RECCo, supporting them in keeping the organization safe. You will monitor for threats to RECCo via our security tools, and review security output from our partner organisations. You will work with colleagues across the organization to help protect our systems and data.
You will receive mentorship, training and the opportunity to develop your skills while working in a supportive environment. No prior professional experience is required, but a strong interest in security, problem-solving and a willingness to learn are essential. Prior formal training and certification is desirable.
Your Responsibilities
- Assist in the development of security policies, standards and guidance
- Monitor and review output from security tools and controls
- SIEM logs, CVE, penetration tests etc.
- Conduct reporting on events and non-compliance
- Monitor security alerts and analyse potential threats
- Assist in investigating and responding to security incidents and events
- Conduct basic threat analyst and research security vulnerabilities
- Support colleagues and projects with security and risk assessments, providing recommendations to enhance security posture
About You
- An interest in information and IT security
- Knowledge and understanding of:
- Vulnerabilities, CVEs and threats
- Identify and access management
- Able to prioritise tasks and workload
- Able to work under pressure
- A keen problem solver
- Excellent communication skills, able to share technical information with non-technical colleagues
- Keen to learn and develop in role
- Able to work remotely (with occasional trips to other locations)
Preferred:
- Bachelors degree in Information Security, Cyber/IT Security, Computer Science or related field
- Any level of membership with a recognised security organisation (e.g. Charted Institute of Information Security (CIISec), British Computer Society (BCS) or related organisation
- Any Information Security related certification (e.g. Comp TIA Security +, GIAC, Information Security Fundamentals (GISF) or other beginner-level certificates)
What You’ll Get In Return
We offer a great range of benefits and a collaborative culture in which you’ll have the opportunity to shape how we do things from the ground up during an exciting period of growth.
Employee benefits:
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays and a holiday buy scheme
- Private medical insurance and life cover
- Employee Assistance Programme with access to an online portal containing a wealth of wellbeing resources, online self-help courses and shopping discounts
- Company pension scheme with 7% employer contribution
- Enhanced parental leave and pay
- 2 paid volunteering days per annum to get involved with a charity or community group of your choice and access to a payroll giving scheme if you'd like to make regular donations to charity
- £45 well-being allowance every month
- Access to lease an Electric Vehicle via a salary sacrifice scheme
- Learning budget which you can use towards courses, books, webinars or conferences
- Knowledge-sharing sessions, e-learning and an online hub of training resources to aid your professional development
Our Commitment
At RECCo we are committed to cultivating an environment that promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We want you to bring your authentic self to work every day and feel comfortable being you, no matter your age, gender identity, ethnicity, religion, disability status or otherwise.
