Senior Cyber Security Analyst

Senior Cyber Security Analyst

Glasgow - Hybrid (2

DPW in office)
Competitive Salary

Working Hours: 7am - 4pm

VIQU are partnering with a leading global professional services organisation seeking a Senior Cyber Security Analyst to strengthen their security operations and enhance their cyber security posture. This is a hands-on technical role focused on threat detection, incident response, security controls, and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), providing technical guidance, mentoring junior analysts, and collaborating with global teams to ensure effective security operations.

• Lead the monitoring, investigation, and response to security alerts and incidents using SIEM and other security technologies
• Analyse security logs, network traffic, and threat intelligence to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities
• Manage complex security incidents, including root cause analysis, containment, and remediation
• Implement, maintain, and optimise security controls across infrastructure, applications, and endpoints
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, security testing, and reviews to identify and address security weaknesses
• Act as a technical SME, mentoring junior analysts and supporting BAU security operations
• Collaborate with IT and infrastructure teams to strengthen security practices and organisational resilience
• Maintain security documentation in line with ISO 27001 and monitor performance against KPIs and SLAs

• Proven experience in a Senior Cyber Security Analyst, Security Operations Analyst, or equivalent technical security role
• Strong hands-on experience with SIEM technologies, threat detection, security monitoring, and incident response
• Experience with security technologies including firewalls, endpoint detection and response (EDR), DLP, and vulnerability management tools
• Demonstrable experience investigating complex security incidents and implementing remediation measures
• Strong understanding of security frameworks, risk management, and ISO 27001
• Previous experience acting as a technical SME, mentoring analysts, and supporting BAU security operations
• Familiarity with ITSM and delivery tools such as Service Now, Cherwell, Jira, or Azure Dev Ops
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and experience collaborating across global teams
• Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CySA+, or CISSP are desirable