Salary: £42,221
Grade: Level 3, Zone 2
Location: 5 Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 36, Full Time
Closing Date: Friday 23rd February 2026; 23:55
About Camden
Camden is changing on the inside to make life better for everyone. Because we're not just home to the UK's fast-growing economy. We're home to the most important conversations happening today. And we're making radical social change a reality so that nobody gets left behind. We are seeking a skilled Cyber Security Support Analyst to work in the Security Operations Centre. In this role you’ll play a crucial role in protecting Camden schools digital data and assets and maintaining its security posture.
What You’ll Be Doing / How You’ll Be Involved
The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in safeguarding sensitive data in Camden schools, supporting the efficient use of Microsoft Office 365 and Google Workspace.
In this role you will investigate security alerts/incidents and breaches and respond promptly to mitigate potential threats. Implement security measures for Microsoft Office 365 and Google Workspace environments and also perform regular risk assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities and strategize their mitigation, ensuring potential security gaps are identified and addressed.
You will also work closely with other departments to ensure alignment of security measures with organizational goals and develop and enforce security policies and procedures related to Office 365 and Google Workspace usage. You will also provide guidance on security awareness and best practices for using Office 365 and Google Workspace securely.
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All About You
Proven experience as a Cyber Security Analyst with a focus on cloud environments, specifically Microsoft Office 365 and Google Workspace. You will have relevant professional certifications and experience to demonstrate your capabilities and fit for the role.
Direct experience in using enterprise security tools such as firewalls, endpoint protection, email filters, SIEM, IDS/IPS, and other relevant systems.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or related field or equivalent experience.
The ideal candidate will be a good problem solver, who can work on their own initiative and with others to identify creative and innovative solutions. You will also be adaptable and flexible in your approach to work and have excellent organizational skills to manage a varied workload. You will also need to keep up to date with current threat trends and use that to the benefit of our organisation and its goals.
Please refer to the job profile for a full list of the requirements.
What We Offer
At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits including:
Inclusion and Diversity
We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do.
To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits' for more details.
Anonymised Application – in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.
Asking for Adjustments
Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at resourcing@camden.gov.uk or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG.
We’re Camden, a borough with a proud history and a bold, progressive future.
At Camden Council, we’re not just about services, we’re about people. Our vision is to make Camden a better borough, one that’s inclusive, sustainable, and fair.
We put our residents and communities at the heart of everything we do. From tackling inequality and championing local voices, to leading climate action and designing services with people, not just for them, Camden is where innovation meets compassion.
As an employer, we’re committed to being people-centred, inclusive, and ambitious. Whether you're a resident, partner, or future colleague, you’ll find that Camden is not just a place to work or live, but a place to grow, belong, and make a real difference.
💬 Relational in our leadership
💡 Forward-thinking in our services
🌍 Inclusive in our culture
Join us in shaping a Camden where everyone can thrive.
