This is a great opportunity for you to play a pivotal role in helping to shape our client’s transformation journeys. As a Junior Security Analyst, you’ll support our clients and internal teams in building and maintaining secure OT/IoT environments. In this role, you’ll gain hands-on experience in security practices, working alongside experienced professionals, and contributing to real-world solutions.
· Assist with the protection of industrial and critical infrastructure environments against cyber threats.
· Participate in evaluations, configuration, and implementation of OT/IoT security solutions within agreed timelines.
· Provide basic technical assistance for the secure design and deployment of industrial control systems.
· Support in reviewing and validating security measures, aligned with industry standards and best practices.
· Learn to identify and suggest improvements for:
o Safeguards for critical infrastructure systems
o Security needs in OT/IoT technology architecture
o Security requirements to address key risks and vulnerabilities
What You’ll Learn:
· The fundamentals of ICS security frameworks, including UK and international standards.
· Key security processes, both technical and procedural, for industrial control systems.
· Basics of cloud security environments and the implementation of secure practices for cloud systems.
· How to assist in discovery, audits, documentation, and compliance assessments for client environments.
What experience you’ll bring:
· A foundational understanding of network fundamentals and network security design is preferred.
· Basic familiarity with industrial control system technologies (e.g., SCADA, DCS, IIoT) and protocols like TCP/IP or Modbus is a plus.
· Enthusiasm for learning about OT & IoT security technologies, standards, and industry guidelines.
· Ability to work effectively in a team, communicate with various stakeholders, and build professional relationships.
· Relevant certifications (such as CompTIA Security+, GICSP, or others) are a bonus, but not required.
Why Join Us?
· You’ll have opportunities to work with leading technology and security professionals and expand your expertise in OT/IoT security.
· Build a career in cybersecurity with mentorship and guidance from experienced team members.
· Gain experience with a variety of clients, including public sector and utility industries, with potential for UK Gov. Defence Vetting (SC) eligibility.
· This role is a fantastic opportunity to kick-start a career in OT/IoT security and play a part in making the world more secure.
We’re a business with a global reach that empowers local teams, and we undertake hugely exciting work that is genuinely changing the world. Our advanced portfolio of consulting, applications, business process, cloud, and infrastructure services will allow you to achieve great things by working with brilliant colleagues, and clients, on exciting projects.
Our inclusive work environment prioritises mutual respect, accountability, and continuous learning for all our people. This approach fosters collaboration, well-being, growth, and agility, leading to a more diverse, innovative, and competitive organisation. We are also proud to share that we have a range of Inclusion Networks such as: the Women’s Business Network, Cultural and Ethnicity Network, LGBTQ+ & Allies Network, Neurodiversity Network and the Parent Network.
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We offer a range of tailored benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. Our Learning and Development team ensure that there are continuous growth and development opportunities for our people. We also offer the opportunity to have flexible work options.
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We are an equal opportunities employer. We believe in the fair treatment of all our employees and commit to promoting equity and diversity in our employment practices. We are also a Disability Confident Committed Employer - we want to see every candidate performing at their best throughout the job application and interview process, if you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we look forward to hearing from you.