Graduate Cyber Security Analyst

Graduate Cyber Security Analyst

Location: Douglas, Isle of Man (Relocation support available)

Job Type: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 per week with shift patterns (days, lates, nights)

Clearance: Must be eligible for UK Security Clearance

Looking to build your career in cyber security within a high-performing SOC environment?

At Computer Network Defence Ltd (CND), we’re growing our Security Operations Centre and are looking for a Cyber Security Analyst to join the team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who’s passionate about cyber security and wants hands-on experience across real-world threat detection, investigation, and response.

The Role

You’ll play a key role in protecting client environments by:

• Monitoring and triaging security alerts across SIEM, IDS, firewalls and more
• Investigating suspicious activity and escalating complex cases to Tier 2/3 analysts
• Conducting threat and attack analysis using real-time data
• Supporting vulnerability management and threat intelligence activities
• Working closely with experienced analysts and security engineers
• You’ll start with a structured SOC training programme before moving into live operational work
   

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and investigate SIEM alerts and security events
• Conduct inbound and outbound attack analysis
• Validate indicators of compromise (IPs, user agents, etc.)
• Maintain accurate investigation records and logs
• Perform daily SOC health and security checks
• Support alert tuning and false positive reduction
• Research and share threat intelligence (OSINT)
• Collaborate with Tier 2/3 analysts and engineers
• Contribute to improving SOC processes and procedures
   

What We're Looking For

• Degree (or equivalent) in Cyber Security, Computer Science, or similar
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail
• Interest in cyber threats, attack methodologies, and security tools
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Eagerness to learn and develop in a fast-paced environment
   

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on SOC experience across multiple technologies
• Structured training and development pathway
• Exposure to real-world cyber threats and investigations
• Opportunity to progress into Tier 2 / Tier 3 roles

CND was founded in 2004. Since then, CND have built an extensive portfolio of consultancy capabilities, offering a range of services including vulnerability assessments, cyber risk assessments, and security monitoring. Alongside their cyber security consultancy, CND are also the UK’s oldest independent cyber security recruitment agency, through which they supply their industry partners with both permanent and contract staff. CND deliver cyber security consultancy worldwide, from small businesses to globally recognised brands. Their client base spans both the Public and Private sector, which ranges from farmers to bankers and from spacecraft to superyachts. CND pride themselves on being deeply technical and providing innovative solutions and a customisable service to their clients with great agility.