Cyber Security Analyst
| Posting date: | 06 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £33,754 to £36,612 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 February 2026 |
| Location: | KA13 6SA |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Scottish Government |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2639 |
Summary
Are you ready to use your problem-solving skills to help protect critical systems and services in a fast-moving cyber security environment?
The Cyber Security team, part of the Digital team at Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB), is at the forefront of defending against cyber threats and plays a vital role in protecting the organisation’s information assets. We ensure the secure delivery of services across government and partner agencies by safeguarding the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems and data through proactive risk management, monitoring, and incident response.
As a Cyber Security Analyst, you will be at the heart of this mission. We are looking for someone who is passionate about cyber security and eager to help us stay ahead of evolving threats. In this role, you will apply your technical expertise to implement and maintain security controls, support operational procedures, and respond effectively to security incidents - making a real impact on the resilience of our services. You will work with business and technical teams to manage risks, perform vulnerability assessments, and ensure compliance. Key tasks include managing access rights, supporting network maintenance, and handling system backups. You will also investigate security breaches, carry out forensic analysis when needed, and recommend actions to strengthen our security posture.
Responsibilities
Assist users in defining their access rights and privileges. Perform standard security administration tasks and resolve security administration issues.
Communicate information security risks and issues to business managers and other stakeholders.
Investigate security breaches using forensic techniques where appropriate, in accordance with established procedures; recommend required actions and support/follow-up to ensure these are implemented.
Perform security risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, and business impact analyses for small information systems.
Identify operational problems and contribute to their resolution.
Create test cases using in-depth technical analysis of risks and common vulnerabilities.
Apply and maintain specific security controls in line with organisational policy and local risk assessments.
The Cyber Security team, part of the Digital team at Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB), is at the forefront of defending against cyber threats and plays a vital role in protecting the organisation’s information assets. We ensure the secure delivery of services across government and partner agencies by safeguarding the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems and data through proactive risk management, monitoring, and incident response.
As a Cyber Security Analyst, you will be at the heart of this mission. We are looking for someone who is passionate about cyber security and eager to help us stay ahead of evolving threats. In this role, you will apply your technical expertise to implement and maintain security controls, support operational procedures, and respond effectively to security incidents - making a real impact on the resilience of our services. You will work with business and technical teams to manage risks, perform vulnerability assessments, and ensure compliance. Key tasks include managing access rights, supporting network maintenance, and handling system backups. You will also investigate security breaches, carry out forensic analysis when needed, and recommend actions to strengthen our security posture.
Responsibilities
Assist users in defining their access rights and privileges. Perform standard security administration tasks and resolve security administration issues.
Communicate information security risks and issues to business managers and other stakeholders.
Investigate security breaches using forensic techniques where appropriate, in accordance with established procedures; recommend required actions and support/follow-up to ensure these are implemented.
Perform security risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, and business impact analyses for small information systems.
Identify operational problems and contribute to their resolution.
Create test cases using in-depth technical analysis of risks and common vulnerabilities.
Apply and maintain specific security controls in line with organisational policy and local risk assessments.