IT Cyber Security Analyst Tier 2 320952

Come and join the Littlefish team!

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Work location: Nottingham or Sheffield (hybrid)

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Working hours 4 on days – 4 off days 12-hour shifts days and nights

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Salary: Up to: £35,000+ 20% shift allowance

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Must be eligible for SC Clearance (UK resident for the last 5 years) and NPPV2 clearance

Here at Littlefish, we look for people who can make areal difference and become a giant slayer.

As the world around us continues to change, we look for people who grab that change with optimism and excitement. Theseare the passionate and high performingpeoplewho enjoy and thrive on thinking outside the box.

Our current employees are the giant slayers who have made Littlefish who we are today, and you will be the future employees who continue to add the drive, passion, andadd toour skills and experience as we see Littlefish grow.

The role and what you’ll be getting up to on a day to day basis:

At Littlefish, we’re passionate about helping our customers stay secure in an increasingly complex cyber landscape. We’re looking for an experienced Cyber Security Analyst Tier 2 to join our Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC), providing advanced threat detection, investigation and response services while acting as an escalation point for our Tier 1 analysts.

As a Tier 2 Cyber Security Analyst, you’ll be a key member of the CSOC team, responsible for investigating verified security incidents, supporting customers through security events, and helping to continuously improve our security operations capability.

Key responsibilities include:

• Monitoring and investigating alerts generated by our SIEM platforms
• Performing advanced threat triage, analysis and response activities
• Supporting incident response investigations and root cause analysis
• Acting as an escalation point and mentor for Tier 1 analysts
• Conducting security posture assessments across endpoint, email, identity and cloud environments
• Communicating security incidents and technical information to customers in a clear and understandable way
• Analysing emerging cyber threats and recommending mitigation strategies
• Enhancing security playbooks, processes and response procedures
• Helping ensure the integrity and security of customer infrastructure and data through a layered security approach

We need a candidate with:

• Proven experience within a Security Operations Centre or similar cyber security role
• Experience investigating and responding to cyber security incidents within agreed SLAs
• Hands‑on experience with SIEM, EDR and email security technologies
• Experience mentoring or supporting analysts at different stages of their careers
• A strong understanding of cyber threats, attack techniques and compromise methods
• Knowledge of server, endpoint and network technologies
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive mindset with a passion for cyber security and continuous learning

It would be great if you also have:

• Experience working as an Incident Responder
• Experience developing detection rules, automation workflows or SOAR playbooks
• Knowledge of vulnerability management and remediation processes
• Understanding of HMG security standards and processes
• Microsoft certifications such as SC-200, SC-100, AZ-500 or MS-500
• SANS certifications including GSOC, GMON, GCED or GCDA

What can we offer you?

• Through our one of a kind training programme, the Littlefish Academy, you can increase your earnings by £4,500
• Referral bonus scheme of £1000 when you successfully refer a friend.
• Access to our Linked In Learning platform, with over 16000 expert-led online tutorials to enhance and achieve your personal and professional goals.
• Healthcare cash plan. This will give you access to online GP appointments, 24/7 access to qualified counsellors and cash back against a range of general healthcare
• Casual dress policy
• Company Pension Scheme
• Company social events
• 25 days annual leave plus public / bank holidays
• Purchase of annual leave scheme

Life at Littlefish:

Our company values shape who we are as a business, what we stand for and how we work. Hiring people with our values at heart, is very important as we see Littlefish grow.

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