Cyber Security Analyst

Enso Recruitment are delighted to be working with a well-established, customer-focused technology organisation who are continuing to grow their technical services function and are now looking to bring a Cyber Security Analyst on board.

This is a great opportunity for a security professional who enjoys variety and wants to work across a broad range of cyber security disciplines in a fast-paced environment.

You’ll play a key role in monitoring, investigating, and responding to security incidents across customer environments, while also contributing to ongoing security improvement initiatives.

It’s a role that suits someone who is technically sharp, calm under pressure, and equally comfortable talking to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Monitor and respond to security alerts and incidents through SIEM and ticketing systems
• Investigate indicators of compromise and take swift action to secure affected accounts and devices
• Monitor for attacks, intrusions, and unusual or unauthorised activity across customer environments
• Use analytic tools to identify emerging threat patterns and vulnerabilities
• Generate clear incident reports for both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Monitor identity and access management systems, including misuse of permissions by authorised users
• Provide guidance to staff and clients on threats including phishing, malware, and ransomware
• Support the implementation of security initiatives including MFA
  , geo-blocking policies, and web filtering solutions
• Research and report on emerging cyber threats and how they can be mitigated
• Contribute to security improvement projects and help promote a culture of security awareness across the organisation

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt your style for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Solid understanding of Microsoft 365
  , Azure environments, and Windows desktop security
• Experience identifying and responding to a range of cyber threats including phishing, malware, and ransomware
• Familiarity with incident response methodologies and root cause analysis
• Familiarity with security frameworks such as Cyber Essentials or ISO 27001
• Able to prioritise effectively and multitask across concurrent incidents
• Comfortable investigating ambiguous or incomplete problems independently
• Capable of delivering security advice and awareness training to staff and stakeholders
• Holding a relevant certification such as CompTIA Security+,
  SC-200
  , AZ-500
  , or GCIH would strengthen your application, though not essential

• Base Salary:
  Up to £40k
• Flexible Hybrid working
• Company bonus
• Private health insurance
• Pension
• Ongoing learning and development support