Trainee IT Security Analyst Grangemouth, Scotland
Job description
Trainee IT Security Analyst
Forth Ports is an established Port Authority which has grown to be the UK's 3rd largest Port Operator Group in the UK. We are a dynamic and multimodal ports owner and operator, offering a wide range of diverse port related services to help connect the UK with Europe and the rest of the world. The work we do at our Ports really is impactful, Witnessing our ports develop to become important assets to support and deliver growth both for the UK and local economies is something we are incredibly proud of.
We have an exciting, newly created opportunity for a Trainee IT Security Analyst to join our growing, forward thinking team to provide specialist technical support and security knowledge for the Group.
We truly believe that the work we do across our Ports is truly impactful, and with our recent commitment to achieving carbon neutral emissions by 2032, and achieving Net Zero by 2042, now is a genuinely exciting time to join our business.
About the role
This is a varied role that will play a key part in helping the wider team deliver, maintain and support a high class IT and infrastructure service. You will join a team of IT specialists, supporting a large number of our users across our Ports in Scotland and Tilbury, as well as being a key advisor on Cyber Security and supporting the delivery of the IT Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery plans.
Your key responsibilities will be:
Provide day to day support to the IT operational support environment which will include all areas of IT related infrastructure including helpdesk, network servers, communication and office automation.
To project manage medium scale projects throughout the complete project implementation cycle to ensure successful implementations in line with the overall IT objectives.
Support the creation of business continuity/disaster recovery plans, to include conducting disaster recovery tests, publishing test results, business continuity exercises and making the changes necessary to address deficiencies.
Ensure the Ports’ IT systems can be accessed at all times, through proactive monitoring and upgrading of the systems.
To assist IT Management and colleagues with the implementation of large scale projects to ensure that implementations are completed successfully and within set timescales and budget.
To advise on any risk or potential risk either technical or business related in the use, deployment, design etc of the company’s IT systems.
Additional ad-hoc IT support and project work as required by the business.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for an individual who has a strong competence and passion for IT / Cyber Security, and who is both comfortable working under direction of Management / colleagues, as well as autonomously when required. Exceptional communication skills are key within this role as you will be liaising with multiple stakeholders and users across the group. Additionally we are looking for someone with:
A degree or qualification in an IT related discipline
Certifications in any of the following would be desirable: MCP / MCSA / MCSE / Prince2 Foundation, ITIL Foundation or CCNA / CCNP
Good knowledge of operations support, configuration management, firewall policies and/or IT security management
Strong communication skills
Ability to work well and make key decisions under pressure
What can we offer you?
Here are Forth Ports, we are proud to have created a flexible, open and friendly working environment where the wellbeing of our people is important to us. Within this role you will join a diverse team who have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within their field, and so offers a genuine learning opportunity to develop your career.
Additionally we offer:
A competitive salary
Company Pension scheme and Life cover
Cycle to work scheme
Free onsite parking
Onsite Occupational Health
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which offers counselling and advice on a wide variety of issues, 24 hours a day, seven days a week
Onsite canteen
Employee Wellbeing initiatives
Please note, we operate a 35 hour working week across Monday – Friday
Forth Ports Group
Over our 50 years of experience we have witnessed our ports grow to become important assets to support and deliver growth both for the UK and local economies. The growth impact has been achieved due to the continued investments in our infrastructure, making sure that our ports are able to continually develop their services and support the growth of many industries. Our people have played a significant role. They have delivered the highest quality of service through their expertise, loyalty and flexibility and, without them, we could not have built the strong reputation and the long term agreements with many customers that we have today.
Welcome to Forth Ports Careers. As a leading port operator, we employ over 1,100 people across our ports in Scotland and the Port of Tilbury in London. A career in a port business is very rewarding. There is real variety within each role and significant opportunities for promotion and career development. Don’t just take our word for it; view the “Some of our People” section and the video below to gain insight into the kinds of jobs our employees do, how they’ve grown with us, and what motivates them each day. The port business can be seen as a barometer for the economy and this drives us to be adaptable and fast paced as we identify new business opportunities.
Our benefits
We are committed to creating a positive working culture for all employees, as well as a good work-life balance. Here are just some of the benefits of working for Forth Ports.
