Network and Security Analyst

Colchester Institute Enterprises Limited; Colchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Colchester is seeking a Network & Security Analyst to design and secure the organization's infrastructure. The role demands proactive identification and mitigation of cyber risks, along with the maintenance of network performance and security protocols. Essential qualifications include BTEC level 3 or CCNA, alongside experience with firewalls and Azure. This position offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to the safety and reliability of our network systems.

Qualifications

• BTEC level 3 or above, CCNA, CompTIA Network or Security + required.
• Desired qualifications include a computing degree.
• Experience with firewalls, switches, routers, and wireless networks.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain secure network infrastructures.
• Monitor network performance and implement improvements.
• Manage security controls and respond to security incidents.
• Conduct regular vulnerability scans and risk assessments.
• Enforce network and security policies and ensure compliance.

Skills

Network design

Cybersecurity

Incident response

Vulnerability assessment

Network monitoring

Education

BTEC level 3 or above

CCNA

CompTIA Network or Security +

Computing degree (desirable)

Tools

Wireshark

NMap

MS Azure

Linux

Job description

Join Colchester Institute – Where Your Career Makes a Difference

At Colchester Institute, we believe in the power of education to transform lives and communities. As one of the region’s leading providers of education and training, we are proud to offer a dynamic, supportive and forward-thinking working environment where staff can thrive and make meaningful change.

We are looking for a Network & Security Analyst you will be reponsible for designing, monitoring and securing the organisations betwirk infrastructure to ensure availability, performance and resillience. In this role you will need to be proactive in identifying and mitigating cyber risks, security incidents, and much more.

Job Title:Network & Security Analyst

Full time

About the role

• Design, implement, and maintain secure, resilient network infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments. Ensure optimal performance, availability, and scalability aligned with business needs.
• Continuously monitor network performance, capacity, and reliability using appropriate tools. Identify bottlenecks and implement improvements to maintain service levels.
• Operate and manage security controls including firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, and secure gateways. Ensure systems are configured in line with security best practices.
• Monitor for security threats and respond to incidents in line with incident management procedures. Investigate root causes and implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Conduct regular vulnerability scanning, risk assessments, and remediation activities. Work with stakeholders to prioritise and address security weaknesses.
• Manage network access controls, authentication mechanisms, and privileged access. Ensure the principle of least privilege is consistently applied.
• Support the development and enforcement of network and security policies, standards, and procedures. Ensure compliance with regulatory, contractual, and organisational requirements.
• Plan and implement network and security changes through formal change control processes. Apply patches and updates to minimise risk and service disruption.

Essential Qualifications

• BTEC level 3 or above. CCNA, CompTIA Network or Security +
• A computing degree is desirable

Essential Experience

• Experience of working with firewalls, switches, routers and wireless networks.
• Knowledge of Wireshark and NMap.
• Understanding of MS Azure and experience of managing an enterprise network.
• A working knowledge of Linux.

Why join us?

At Colchester Institute, we value our staff and invest in their growth. Joining us means becoming part of a vibrant community dedicated to excellence in education and training. If you are passionate about making a difference and inspiring the next generation, we would love to hear from you.

We do not engage with recruitment or search agenciesunless they have been officially contracted in line with our PSL.