Junior Security Analyst

Work setup: We operate in a hybrid work environment, and we encourage applicants who are open to working in the office two days a week to apply.

Work schedule: 15:00 to 23:00 Manila time, requiring some flexibility during major incidents or to support shifting schedules.

Employment type: Permanent

Location: Makati City, Metro Manila

Pay range: We value transparency and want to ensure a good fit for both parties. We encourage applicants who are comfortable within the salary range of Php 35,000 to 47,000 to apply.

Discover a world of endless possibilities with Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a distinguished global academic publisher and assessment organisation proudly affiliated with the prestigious University of Cambridge.

Join our Global Security Operations Centre (SOC) in Manila as a Junior Security Analyst and play a vital role on the front line of cyber defence. In this role, you'll work alongside experienced security professionals to safeguard critical systems, uphold the integrity of security controls, and contribute to the ongoing enhancement of our security posture. You'll gain hands-on experience in threat hunting, vulnerability detection, and containment strategies, applying both Blue and Red Team methodologies. As part of a global team, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact in protecting the organisation from evolving cyber threats while developing your career in cybersecurity.

Why Cambridge?

Cambridge University Press & Assessment is a world-renowned not-for-profit academic publisher and assessment organisation, proudly part of the prestigious University of Cambridge. With a legacy rooted in over 800 years of educational excellence, we are dedicated to unlocking the potential of learners and educators across the globe.

Joining Cambridge's second largest global office in the Philippines -operating for over 22 years with 1,300+ colleagues- means becoming a part of an extraordinary institution renowned worldwide. We are recognised as a Great Place to Work for three consecutive years, reflecting our inclusive culture, strong sense of purpose, and commitment to the professional growth and well-being of our people. At Cambridge, we don't just publish books or deliver tests-we empower progress, inspire curiosity, and champion the pursuit of knowledge.

What can you get from Cambridge?

At Cambridge, you'll become a part of a vibrant and forward-thinking community that transcends tradition, fostering a culture of continuous growth and personal development. Here, we provide the right environment for you to thrive, supporting your professional journey and empowering you to reach your highest potential, that is why our pay philosophy is intricately tied to your skills and competencies, ensuring that your compensation aligns with the unique value you bring to the role you are applying for.

The organization offers a wide range of benefits and opportunities including:

• Regular Employment on Day 1
• HMO Coverage and Life Insurance on Day 1
• Paid Annual Leaves (Vacation, Well-being, Flexible, Holiday, and Volunteering leaves)
• Vesting/Retirement package
• Opportunities for career growth and development
• Access to well-being programs
• Flexible schedule, hybrid work arrangement and work-life balance
• Opportunity to collaborate with colleagues from diverse branches that will expand your horizons and enrich your understanding of different cultures

What will you do as a Junior Security Analyst?

Reporting to the Security Operations Lead, you will help defend our network infrastructure against cyber threats.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing security logs and performing proactive threat hunting to identify and mitigate abnormal activity, ensuring continuous protection of assets.
• Investigating and resolving alerts and tickets, following incident response playbooks and escalating complex cases appropriately.
• Working with senior analysts and other teams as a Level 1 support to manage major security events and maintain accurate, actionable incident records.
• Contributing to audits, risk assessments, and updates to procedures to strengthen security operations and resilience.
• Staying current with evolving cybersecurity threats, tools, and practices to enhance individual and team performance.

Please review the attached job description for further details on the role.

What makes you the ideal candidate for this role?

An ideal candidate has the following qualities:

Essential:

• Recent graduate of Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related IT field, with a genuine interest in cybersecurity.
• Familiarity with common security technologies such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, DLP, endpoint security, data encryption, network access control, email security, penetration testing, WAF, and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM).
• Clear communicator with the ability to explain technical information to different audiences and produce accurate reports and documentation.
• Motivated, organised, and dependable under pressure; able to work rotating shifts to support 24/7 operations.

Desirable:

• Basic understanding of networking concepts (e.g., the OSI model).
• Eager to build expertise in security frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, PCI DSS) and pursue professional certifications like CompTIA Security+ or CEH.

Are you driven by desire to be part of a globally renowned institution that celebrates innovation, embraces inclusion, and empowers learners? Then, we invite you to Pursue your Potential with us.

Applications received through the system will be reviewed on a rolling basis and may close the vacancy once sufficient applications are received. Therefore, if you are interested, tailor-fit your CV (advantageous if you submit one with a Cover Letter) and submit as early as possible.

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