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Cyber Security Analyst - Full-time

Thinking Schools Academy Trust

  • Ref:KCC-F40-180-S
  • Posted:16/10/2025
  • Pay: £44,010 - £53,501
  • Start Date:January
  • App Close Date:02/11/2025 at 15:00
  • Interviews:w/c 10th November

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Do you thrive on staying one step ahead of cyber threats?

We are seeking a Cyber Security Analyst to join our central IT team, Thinking Technology. This is a fantastic opportunity to take a lead role in strengthening our cyber resilience and safeguarding the systems that underpin teaching, learning, and operations across our Trust

As Cyber Security Analyst, you will:

  •  Monitor, investigate, and respond to security alerts and incidents across the Trust’s network and cloud services.
  • Lead on the implementation and management of security tools and technologies including endpoint protection, SIEM, and Microsoft 365 security.
  • Support the Trust’s compliance with frameworks such as Cyber Essentials Plus, DfE ICT standards, and UK GDPR.
  • Deliver clear advice and guidance to school leaders and staff, raising awareness of cyber risks and promoting a culture of security.
  • Work closely with IT colleagues, third-party providers, and external partners (including NCSC) to ensure our systems remain secure and resilient. 

We are looking for someone with:

  •  Practical experience in IT or cyber security, ideally within education, public sector, or similarly complex environments.
  • Knowledge of security frameworks, incident response, and emerging cyber threats.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to translate technical risks into plain language.
  • Relevant qualifications such as CompTIA Security+, Microsoft SC-200/SC-900, or equivalent (with a commitment to ongoing development).

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Next steps:

If you are interested in working for our Trust in our Technology Team, benefiting from a supportive network of colleagues across our Trust, and are keen to progress your career then please apply today!

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

To arrange an informal telephone conversation please contact recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process, please email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Simon Arnold
  • Address:The Thinking Schools Academy Trust,
    Park Crescent,
    Chatham,
    Kent,
    ME4 6NR
  • Telephone: 03333 602050
  • Email: recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.