Overview

IT Security Analyst – Monument Place

At GTR, cybersecurity sits at the core of how we protect our people, platforms, and customers. As an IT Security Analyst, you’ll play a hands-on role in strengthening our security posture—supporting daily security operations while helping shape resilient, compliant, and future-ready systems. This is a role for someone who enjoys solving problems, responding to real threats, and continuously improving how security is delivered across the organisation.

 

What you’ll be doing

  • Detecting & responding to threats
    Monitor security platforms to identify, analyse, and contain suspicious activity, determine root causes, and drive continuous improvement.

  • Investigating incidents & hunting threats
    Perform in-depth incident analysis and proactive threat hunting to stay ahead of emerging risks.

  • Managing vulnerabilities
    Conduct vulnerability scans and web application assessments, track remediation, and validate fixes.

  • Reducing security risk
    Review systems and infrastructure for security gaps and define clear remediation strategies.

  • Improving security operations
    Onboard log sources into SOC/SIEM tools, validate alerts, and refine detection capabilities.

  • Driving best practices & compliance
    Support alignment with CIS Benchmarks, ISO27001, and NCSC Cyber Essentials.

  • Collaborating across teams
    Work closely with IT, engineering, and the wider business to embed security-by-design and share knowledge.

  • Maintaining operational excellence
    Manage incident tickets, support ITIL-based problem management, and keep security documentation accurate and up to date.

  • Automating where possible
    Contribute to scripting and automation initiatives to improve efficiency and consistency.

 

What you’ll bring

  • Hands-on cybersecurity experience
    Proven background in technical security roles, including incident response, monitoring, and risk management.

  • Strong analytical & prioritisation skills
    Ability to assess risk, triage incidents effectively, and resolve issues in high-pressure situations.

  • Clear communication
    Confidence explaining technical security concepts to non-technical stakeholders at all levels.

  • Framework & standards knowledge
    Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK, NIST/NIS-R, ISO standards, and security best practices.

  • Technical breadth
    Experience across Microsoft platforms, identity and access management, endpoint protection, and cloud security.

  • A security-first mindset
    Curiosity about emerging threats, a commitment to continuous learning, and a proactive approach to improving security posture.

  • Relevant certifications (desirable)
    CySA+, CISSP, Microsoft certifications, ITIL v4, or similar.

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