About this role
Permanent
40 Hours
Country
U.K
What you will be doing...
We're looking for a new *Junior Cyber Security Analyst*to help safeguard critical business processes, including revenue and flight ops, from cyber-attack disruption by supporting the IT Security team in delivering a safe, secure and compliant IT environment. You'll assist in ensuring that IT implementations comply with regulatory, vendor, Group and subsidiary Company requirements.
As our *Junior Cyber Security Analyst*you'll have access to a wide range of benefits including:
- Hybrid working (we’re in the office 2 days per week)
- 26 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays)
- Colleague discounts on Jet2.com flights and *Jet2holidays*packages
At Jet2.com and *Jet2holidays*we’re working together to deliver an amazing journey, literally! We work together to really drive forward a ‘Customer First’ ethos, creating unforgettable package holidays and flights. We couldn’t do it without our wonderful people.
What you'll be doing
- You'll assist in the development of Group Policies for Security & Standards for software and hardware implementation and use.
- You'll oversee all IT systems, services and policies to ensure the company’s and our customer’s data is protected.
- Safeguard customer and colleague data from unauthorised access or disclosure.
- To provide core capabilities for defensive cyber security operations (SecOps).
- You'll detect, respond and support the resolution of cyber security incidents.
- Responding to colleague and stakeholder requests for security support.
Cyber Security Operations (SecOps)
- Monitor security email inbox, triage requests for support and respond or escalate.
- Monitor security tools, triage events, respond or support incident resolution.
- Monitor, evaluate and continuously improve the SecOps capability and maturity. This includes documenting and improving all standard operating procedures (SOPs) or other processes.
- Utilise and leverage security tools for maximum effectiveness and return on investment.
- Ensure security tools are managed and configured securely in line with best practices.
- Develop and improve competency on security tools and general security knowledge.
General Cyber Security
- Conduct vulnerability management and support vulnerability risk reduction.
- Conduct periodic activities including penetration tests or other reviews.
- Conduct human risk and phishing simulation tests, raising awareness and vigilance.
- Liaise and support other members of the Cyber Security Team, conduct other security tasks and duties.
- Liaise and support the wider Technology Team with other security activities.
- Support security projects and change, including some security engineering activities.
- Attend meetings and represent the Cyber Security Team, giving guidance as required.
What you'll have
- At least three years’ experience of IT or cyber security. SOC experience desirable but not essential.
- Industry IT qualifications, including CCNA, TOGAF, ITIL, risk management, ISOs etc desirable.
- Industry security qualifications, including CISSP, CISM, CISA, ISO27001, GDPR, PCI DSS etc desirable.
- Knowledge of security tools including email gateways, phishing simulations, detection systems, vulnerability management systems, threat intelligence, collaboration tools etc.
- Degree in Cyber Security or Computer Science desirable.
- Able to apply risk management for prioritisation of SecOps and other activities.
- Able to add value by analysis and considering the ‘so what’ to security events and intelligence.
- Able and willing to advance personal development.
- Able to stay current with cyber security progresses and react to worthy adversaries.
- Is a change agent, able to leverage tooling, able to work in new efficient ways and continuously improve.
- Able to work in a fast-paced complex environment, working to deadlines while under pressure.
- Display *Jet2*'Take Me There' values.
Join us as we redefine travel experiences and create memories for millions of passengers. At Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, your potential has no limits. Apply today and let your career take flight!
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About cyber security & digital forensics roles for ex-police
Cyber security, digital forensics and incident-response roles. DMIs, cybercrime investigators and digital forensics officers bring evidential discipline and investigative judgement that DFIR and security teams struggle to hire.
See all cyber security & digital forensics jobs in Leeds →Why this fits a police background
- Evidence & case files
- Intelligence & OSINT
- Working to legislation & regulation
- Security operations
What cyber security & digital forensics roles pay ex-police
Advertised UK ranges, editorial estimates reviewed July 2026
| Digital forensics analyst | £32,000–£45,000 |
| DFIR consultant | £45,000–£65,000 |
| Senior forensics / IR specialist | £60,000–£80,000 |
| Threat-intelligence specialist | £55,000–£80,000 |