Cyber Defence Analyst

Job title:

Cyber Defence Analyst

Company

AB Agri

Job description

The Role & Key ResponsibilitiesJob Title: Cyber Defence AnalystLocation: Peterborough (Hybrid)Are you a motivated and structured individual with a passion for cyber security? Do you thrive in engaging environments and specialise in identifying unusual activity and potential threats?Our Cyber Defence Team is looking for a detail-focused Cyber Defence Analyst to join our 24/7 Security Operations Centre. Whether you’re early in your career or bringing previous experience in security operations, this role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge tools, contribute to a critical area of the business, and develop your skills in a supportive and collaborative team.What you’ll be doing:

• Monitor and analyse security logs, alerts, and events from platforms such as SIEM, SOAR, IDS/IPS, XDR, and email security systems
• Respond to and triage security incidents, escalating as appropriate
• Execute standard operating procedures to investigate and resolve threats
• Support root cause analysis for security incidents in collaboration with the Incident Response team
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and risk analysis on internal systems and assets
• Work closely with internal IT teams and stakeholders to resolve security-related issues
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying ways to enhance SOC operations and security controls
• Stay informed on the latest threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices

What you’ll bring:

• A genuine interest in cyber security and a willingness to learn
• Proficient analytical and problem-solving skills, with great attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal
• Experience working in a technical or service desk environment, or recent education in a relevant field
• Understanding of core security principles, tools, or frameworks
• Ability to prioritise and manage tasks effectively when facing tight deadlines
• Flexibility to work 12-hour shifts, including days, nights, and weekends as part of a rotating shift pattern
• CompTIA Security+ or a similar qualification (or working towards one)

LocationThis role is predominantly home-based and can be performed remotely – occasional visits to our recently refurbished Peterborough office on Lynchwood Business Park may be required. The office offers a modern working environment, excellent public transport links, free onsite parking, complimentary drinks, a daily free lunch option, and a welcoming team culture.About UsAssociated British Foods Business Technology Services are continually reviewing our benefits to ensure our staff feel rewarded…is a global giant when it comes to the world of food processing and retail. Our ingredients division is the world’s second-largest producer of both sugar and baker’s yeast and our grocery brands occupy leading positions across the globe meaning that, in the UK, nine out of ten households use our brands.Associated British Foods Business Technology Services (BTS) was first established in 2008 to deliver a centralised IT infrastructure and service to our fellow ABF businesses. We have now grown and operate in over 185 locations spread across 23 countries supported by a fantastic team of nearly 200. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do and we’re looking for people who are eager to join us in supporting and delivering this vision.

We want you to be a part of our future and to support you, so below are a handful of some of our benefits that are offered to our employees.

• AB Foods BTS match up to 10% pension (contributory)
• Up to 10% Bonus
• Opportunity to buy up to 5 days holiday per calendar year
• Discounts on ABF products such as Twinings, Silverspoon, Pataks and Ryvita
• 24/7 free and confidential access to an Employee Assistance Programme to support you as and when necessary

We’re looking for dedicated and conscientious people who embrace and live our values. If you are an individual who thrives in a collaborative, trusting and pioneering work environment, ABF could be the right company for you.All recruitment activities into our ABF BTS team are supported by our AB Agri business.Making your applicationReady to apply? Great! Simply register your details and upload your CV via our careers website – it usually takes just a few minutes. Please do not delay making your application. In the event of a high candidate response to this vacancy we may close the application period before the date shown and without notice.So that we can support you to perform at your best, please let us know of any adjustments that may be required throughout the recruitment process by emailingAs part of your application, we ask you to answer some equal opportunities questions that help us to monitor how inclusive our recruitment process is and identify areas we can improve in. This information is anonymised, separate from your application and is never seen by the hiring panel. You can choose not to answer these questions with no impact on your application.ABF BTS recruitment is supported by our AB Agri group and we politely request no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We have a PSL and do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.Questions about this role?If you have any questions about this role or need help applying please contact Taylor Waldon via .Supporting your applicationWe work with a number of ​external partners to ensure ​that our application process ​is as comfortable as ​possible, regardless of your ​circumstances or ​background.Cyber Defence AnalystClosing Date:Not SpecifiedAll LocationsPeterborough All Locations is a required fieldJob FunctionIS / IT / DataAdvertising Salary:Not SpecifiedTypePermanent

Expected salary

Location

Peterborough

Job date

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 06:52:24 GMT

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