Cyber Security Analyst
Scottish GovernmentGlasgow, United Kingdom, Scotland
Overview
This is a central government role with Scottish Government based in Glasgow, United Kingdom. The advertised salary is £34,936. Applications close on 8 September 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
This is a Fixed Term Appointment opportunity for 47 months with the possibility of permanency dependent on business requirements.
Are you looking to develop your career in Cyber Security? Social Security Scotland is seeking a motivated Cyber Security Analyst to join our Digital Risk & Security team and help protect the systems, services and data that support people across Scotland.
As part of our Security Operations function, you will play an important role in monitoring and improving the organisation's security posture, helping to identify and respond to cyber security threats, vulnerabilities and security risks. You'll gain hands-on experience across a range of security disciplines, primarily in identity and access management (IAM), while supporting other security capabilities such as vulnerability management, endpoint security and security monitoring, all whilst working in a modern cloud-based environment.
We're looking for someone with experience of managing day-to-day Identity and Access Management (IAM) activities and a good understanding of vulnerability management within a major cloud platform such as AWS, Azure or Google Cloud.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your cyber security career. You'll be supported by experienced colleagues and senior leaders and will have access to training, learning resources and development opportunities to help build your technical skills and professional knowledge. If you're passionate about cyber security and eager to learn, we'd love to hear from you.
Cyber Security Analysts are responsible for protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information and information systems used by government and Partners Across Government.
- Manage day-to-day IAM activities and ensuring that this is in line with relevant security policies and procedures.
- Communicates information security risks and issues to business managers and others.
- Contributes to vulnerability assessments – primarily relating to IAM.
- Applies and maintains specific security controls as required by organisational policy and local risk assessments.
- Takes action to respond to security breaches in line with security policy and records the incidents and action taken.
- Identifies operational problems and contributes to their resolution.
- Investigates problems in systems, processes and services. Assists with the implementation of agreed remedies and preventative measures.
- Monitor, analyse and respond to security intelligence to reduce risks within Identity and Access Management (IAM), maintain auditing and compliance, support IAM practices, and help strengthen security around access control and Privileged Access Management (PAM).
- Have a good technical security operational background with familiarity of security tooling such as IAM, vulnerability management tooling, anti-virus and mobile device management technologies.
- 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 others.
- Perform security risk and IAM security assessments, and business impact analysis for small information systems.
- Identify operational problems and contribute to their resolution.
- Apply and maintain specific security controls as required by organisational policy and local risk assessments.
Success Profiles
We use an assessment framework called ‘Success Profiles’ which lists the elements we test and provides detailed descriptions of each. Find out more about the framework here.
For this post, the following Success Profile elements will be assessed:
- Experience of applying the principles of secure configuration and routine security procedures such as managing access rights, malware protection or Identity and Access Management (IAM) under supervision.
- Experience of assessing vulnerabilities specifically across IAM and explaining their potential impact on systems or services, using an understanding of system architectures and security controls.
Behaviours
- Changing and Improving - Level 2
- Delivering at Pace - Level 2
You can find out more about Success Profiles Behaviours here
Technical / Professional Skills
This role is aligned to General Cyber Security Analyst within the Government Digital and Data Profession.
These skills will be tested during the Technical Assessment if you are successful at sift stage. They will not be assessed at application stage. Please review the following to understand the skill expectations: Cyber security: operations - gov.scot
Apply online, you must provide a CV and Supporting Statement (of no more than 750 words) which provides evidence of how you meet the Experience and Behaviours listed in the Success Profiles above.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can be used to support your application, but all statements and examples provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, and presented as your own) applications will be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.
Please see our candidate guidance for more information on acceptable and unacceptable uses of AI in recruitment
An initial sift may be completed using the CV and Supporting Statement against the first Experience criteria. Candidates who pass the initial sift will have their applications fully assessed.
There may be a telephone interview prior to the final interview stage.
Successful candidates will be invited to an interview which will assess the Experience and Behaviours, and a technical assessment comprising a 10 minute presentation which will assess the Technical Skills.
Full details of the interview and assessment process will be shared with shortlisted candidates once the sift has been completed.
We aim to provide feedback on request. However, where a large number of applications are received, it may not be possible to give feedback to candidates who are not invited to interview or assessment. Feedback will be available on request to all candidates who attend an interview or assessment.
Expected Timeline (subject to change)
Sift – w/c 14th September 2026
Interview – w/c 5th October 2026
Location – In Person in either Dundee or Glasgow
Reserve List
In the event that there are more successful candidates than posts available, a reserve list will be kept for up to 12 months.
Social Security Scotland is an Executive Agency of the Scottish Government. Our benefits help people from all walks of life in Scotland. We offer rewarding careers and employ people across Scotland in a wide range of professions and roles. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that is representative of the clients we serve. Find more about us here.
We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment along with a wide range of employee benefits. Find out more about what we offer.
As part of the UK Civil Service, we uphold the Civil Service Nationality Rules.
GDD Pay Supplement
This post is part of the Government Digital and Data (GDD) profession and currently attracts a £4,000 annual GDD pay supplement, which is paid monthly - pay supplements are reviewed regularly.
Working Pattern
Our standard hours are 35 hours per week and we offer a range of flexible working options, depending on the needs of the role. We embrace a hybrid working style where all colleagues will spend time in either our Glasgow or Dundee offices. There is an expectation of a minimum 2 days per week in your assigned location, which will be either Glasgow or Dundee. If you have specific questions about the role you are applying for, please contact us.
Security checks
Successful candidates must complete the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), before they can be appointed. BPSS is comprised of four main pre-employment checks – Identity, Right to work, Employment History and a Criminal Record check (unspent convictions).
You can find out more about BPSS on the UK Government website, or read about the different levels of security checks in our Candidate Guide.
This post requires the successful candidate to clear additional National Security Vetting clearance (Security Check) before a start date can be offered. Further information regarding National Security Vetting clearance can be found here - United Kingdom Security Vetting: Applicant - GOV.UK.
Equality Statement
Social Security Scotland are committed to equality and inclusion, and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the population of our nation.
Social Security Scotland are a Disability Confident Employer. We will consider and implement any reasonable adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment process and during the course of your employment, should you be successful in securing a post. If you feel you may require assistance with any part of our recruitment process, please contact us at Recruitment@socialsecurity.gov.scot.
Find out more about our commitment to diversity and how we offer and support recruitment adjustments for anyone who needs them.
Right to Work in the UK
Social Security Scotland is an approved sponsor under the UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Please note that UK immigration guidance, including skill and salary thresholds and eligible occupations, is reviewed regularly and subject to change. If you require visa sponsorship, you should check the latest criteria to confirm whether this role meets current requirements before applying. You can find further advice on Gov.UK - Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK
Social Security Scotland’s recruitment processes are underpinned by the recruitment principles of the Civil Service Commissioner, which outline that selection for appointment be made on merit on the basis of fair and open competition - Recruitment - Civil Service Commission
If you feel at any time your application has not been treated in accordance with the values in the Civil Service Code and/or if you feel the recruitment has been conducted in such a way that conflicts with the Civil Service Commissioner’s Recruitment Principles, you can make a complaint, by contacting Social Security Scotland at recruitment@socialsecurity.gov.scot in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive you can contact the Civil Service Commissioner.
The successful candidate will be expected to remain in post for a minimum of 3 years unless successful in gaining promotion to a higher Band or Grade.
Find out more about our organisation, what we offer staff members and how to apply on our Careers Website.
Read our Candidate Guide for further information on our recruitment and application processes.
If you experience any difficulties accessing our website or completing the online application form, please contact the Resourcing Team via recruitment@socialsecurity.gov.scot.
Apply before 23:55 on 8th September 2026
Contact Name - Resourcing Team
Contact email – Recruitment@socialsecurity.gov.scot
How this role compares
We hold 13 central government vacancies in Scotland that publish a salary, and their median advertised starting figure is £49,401. This role pays less than about 85% of them.
There are 360 central government roles open across the UK on GovJobs right now, 32 of them in Scotland.
You have 9 days left to apply. Central government adverts we hold typically run for around 21 days, so this is a shorter window than usual.
Scottish Government has 26 other vacancies open on GovJobs, with a breakdown of what they pay and the kinds of roles they recruit for.
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