Smiths Detection develops security and detection solutions that help protect people and infrastructure. The Cyber Security Analyst I supports day-to-day security operations in a Defense Industrial Base environment, including alert triage, vulnerability tracking, evidence collection, access requests, policy documentation, and security awareness activities while developing expertise in CMMC, NIST 800-171, and Microsoft security tools.
Security Operations Support: Triage Defender alerts, monitor phishing simulation results, review Entra ID sign-in risk events, and escalate anomalies to the senior analyst
Vulnerability Tracking: Pull weekly vulnerability reports from Defender and Nessus, update the tracker, and follow up with remediation owners on overdue items
Documentation and Evidence: Keep evidence folders current for NIST 800-171 and CMMC controls. Update procedures, screenshots, and checklists as systems change
Policy Support: Assist the senior analyst in drafting and updating policies and procedures; own version control, review cycle, and distribution
Training and Awareness: Support the monthly phishing simulation program, track completion of annual security training, and follow up with incomplete users
Tickets and Access Requests: Own the security-ticket queue for access requests, exceptions, and general security questions from the business
Program Development: Shadow the senior analyst and manager on incident response, audits, and policy work; work toward CMMC RP / Security+ / SC-200 within the first year
Other Duties: Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, IT, or related field OR equivalent combination of certifications, internship experience, and demonstrable hands-on skills
0–2 years of professional experience. Internships, lab work, home-lab projects, IT help-desk time, and military IT experience are all considered
Familiarity with the Microsoft 365 admin center and eagerness to go deeper
Clear writing skills — ability to take a verbal explanation and produce a procedure a coworker can follow
Microsoft 365 admin center
Defender for Endpoint
Entra ID
vulnerability tracking
Documentation and evidence management
Ticketing systems
Preferred
CompTIA Security+ or A+/Network+ on the path to Security+
Coursework, certifications, or lab work in NIST 800-171, CMMC, or the Risk Management Framework
Any Microsoft fundamentals certification (SC-900, MS-900, AZ-900)
Exposure to ticketing systems (ServiceNow, Jira) or documentation platforms (SharePoint, Confluence)
Basic PowerShell or KQL — willingness to learn is more important than current proficiency
Benefits
Excellent training
Opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally
An inclusive environment with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing
Health and wellbeing support for employees and their families
Financial and lifestyle support for employees and their families
Competitive Business Profit Plan
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off
For 175 years, we have been pioneers of progress, engineering a better future.
Glassdoor
Founded in 1851
London, England, GBR
10001+ employees
http://www.smiths.com/
For 175 years, we have been pioneers of progress, engineering a better future.
