Job Title: Cyber Security Analyst

Location: Enfield, London (Hybrid – 2 days per week on-site) Contract Type: Temp Duration: expected to last 3 Months, with possible extension Proposed start date: ASAP

Pay Rates:£42.13 per hour PAYE inclusive of holiday pay

Hours / Working Days: 35 hours per week / Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm 

Sector: Public Sector 

About the Role

Enfield Council is committed to enhancing its digital resilience and maintaining a secure technology environment for all staff and residents. As part of our ongoing investment in cybersecurity, we are seeking a skilled Cyber Security Analyst to join our IT and Digital team, with a strong focus on Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems specifically Microsoft Sentinel.

This is a critical role aimed at proactively defending our infrastructure against cyber threats, improving incident response, and ensuring best-in-class cyber hygiene across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Threat Monitoring & Analysis:
  1. Continuously monitor the council’s security infrastructure using Microsoft Sentinel.
  2. Analyse logs, alerts, and data to detect anomalies and potential threats.
  3. Identify vulnerabilities through assessments and penetration testing reports.
• Incident Response & Remediation:
  1. Support and execute the organisation’s incident response plans.
  2. Coordinate containment and recovery efforts during security incidents.
  3. Document incidents and contribute to post-incident reviews and lessons learned.
• SIEM Management:
  1. Configure and fine-tune Microsoft Sentinel to optimise threat detection.
  2. Integrate Sentinel with other monitoring tools and data sources.
  3. Maintain effective alerting, automation, and dashboards.
• Security Collaboration & Training:
  1. Collaborate with internal teams to improve infrastructure and endpoint security.
  2. Provide guidance and training to colleagues on cybersecurity best practices.
  3. Recommend improvements to policies, procedures, and technical controls.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a Cyber Security Analyst role, preferably within a local authority or public sector environment.
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel and SIEM operations.
• In-depth understanding of threat detection, log correlation, and incident response processes.
• Knowledge of Microsoft security tools and integrations (e.g., Defender, Azure Security Center).
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and respond effectively under pressure.

Additional Information

• Hybrid Working: This role offers flexible working, with an expectation to be in the Enfield office at least 2 days per week.
• Security Clearance: May be required depending on the sensitivity of systems accessed.