Role: Cyber Security Analyst
Location: Home-based (UK) with occasional travel to client sites and company offices – must be able to commute to Gloucestershire
Reporting to: Lead Cyber Essentials Assessor
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Up to £35,000 DOE
Job Type: Permanent
Key skills: IT / Cyber Security / Linux / Windows / Mac / Firewalls
Ascentor, part of the Amtivo Group, is expanding its Technical Assurance Services team and we’re looking for a Cyber Security Analyst to join our growing Cyber Essentials function. This is an exciting opportunity for an IT professional looking to transition into the cyber security field and contribute to a dynamic and collaborative team.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• 2–3 years’ experience in an IT role (excluding training)
• Cyber security or IT-related certifications (e.g. CE basic qualification, CompTIA Network+, Security+, Blue Team Level 1, PJPT, eJPT or similar)
• Level 4 or above qualification in an IT-related discipline

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Good working knowledge of Windows, Linux, and Mac OS
• Understanding of operating system security, firewalls, authentication, and secure configuration

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As a Cyber Security Analyst, you’ll work within our Cyber Essentials Team, supporting the delivery of Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus assessments. You’ll play a key role in helping clients understand, implement, and maintain cyber security best practices. Reporting to the Lead Cyber Essentials Assessor, you will be instrumental in delivering high-quality services that help organisations improve their security posture.
This is a client-facing role where strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset are essential.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver Cyber Essentials basic assessments to clients
• Upskill to deliver Cyber Essentials Plus assessments
• Maintain and develop relevant cybersecurity certifications
• Attend monthly Cyber Essentials webinars and team/business meetings
• Support Cyber Essentials audit activities across the Amtivo Group
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to meet service targets
• Contribute to the delivery of high-quality cyber security assurance services