Information Cyber Security analyst

Are you a dynamic and driven cyber security professional ready to make a real impact?

Join Enfield Council at a critical point in strengthening our cyber resilience. As an Information Cyber Security Analyst, you will play a key role in protecting vital systems and services that support thousands of residents. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive professional to take ownership, influence how security is embedded across the organisation, and be at the forefront of defending against an evolving threat landscape.

Cyber security is fundamental to everything we do at Enfield Council. As an Information Cyber Security Analyst, you will play a critical and highly visible role in protecting the systems, data, and services that support residents, frontline services, and the wider community.

This is far more than a monitoring role. You will be at the centre of our cyber defence capability, taking ownership of day‑to‑day operational security while contributing to wider strategic improvements across our digital estate. You will help ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of key systems, working across infrastructure, applications, and cloud platforms.

Operating within a fast‑paced and evolving threat landscape, you will be trusted to identify risks, respond decisively to incidents, and influence how security is embedded across the organisation.

This role is business critical to maintaining safe, resilient, and compliant services. You will:

• Protect critical systems and sensitive data across the Council
• Act as a frontline defence against cyber threats, responding quickly and effectively to incidents
• Support and strengthen compliance with key frameworks such as ISO
  27001, NIST, Cyber Essentials and GDPR
• Contribute to both operational service delivery and strategic security initiatives across Digital Services

Your work will have a direct impact on the Council’s ability to deliver trusted, secure services to residents.

You will operate across the full cyber security lifecycle, with responsibilities including:

• Threat Detection and Incident Response
  Monitoring, analysing, and responding to security alerts using Microsoft Sentinel and Defender, ensuring timely containment and resolution of incidents

• Security Operations and Tooling
  Configuring, managing, and optimising security solutions including SIEM, endpoint protection, firewalls, and privileged access management systems

• Risk, Compliance and Assurance
  Conducting vulnerability assessments, audits, and risk reviews, supporting adherence to security standards and data protection regulations

• Monitoring and Continuous Improvement
  Developing monitoring and alerting processes, researching new technologies, and contributing to initiatives that enhance cyber resilience

• Business Engagement and Advice
  Working closely with colleagues across Digital Services and the wider Council, providing expert guidance on security risks and best practice

• Leadership Support
  Deputising for the Senior Security Manager when required and supporting wider team development and activities

You will be a proactive, analytical, and solution‑focused professional who thrives in a dynamic and challenging environment. You will bring:

• Proven experience in cyber security operations, incident response, and vulnerability management
• Strong understanding of security frameworks such as ISO
  27001, NIST, Cyber Essentials and GDPR
• Hands‑on experience with Microsoft security tooling (e.g. Sentinel, Defender) and cloud security (Azure/M365)
• The ability to identify root causes, make informed decisions, and respond effectively under pressure
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the confidence to influence and advise

You will be passionate about cyber security, committed to continuous improvement, and motivated to stay ahead of evolving threats.

• A role with real purpose and impact, protecting services that directly support residents and communities
• Exposure to a wide range of technologies, security challenges, and strategic initiatives
• The opportunity to influence how cyber security is…