Cyber Security Analyst

We are supporting a leading technology organisation in the search for a Cyber Security Analyst to join its Security Operations team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-paced cybersecurity environment, helping to protect critical infrastructure and enterprise systems through proactive monitoring, incident response, and threat analysis. Working as part of a 24/7 operational security function, you will play a key role in identifying, investigating, and responding to security threats across both cloud-based and on-premise environments.

Key Responsibilities

Monitor security events, alerts, and incidents across enterprise networks and systems.
Manage security cases and tickets through to resolution.
Analyse logs and data from SIEM platforms, security monitoring tools, network infrastructure, and endpoint technologies.
Investigate and triage security alerts to identify malicious activity and determine attack methods and techniques.
Follow established incident response and escalation procedures to contain and mitigate security risks.
Ensure all incidents are accurately documented, including indicators of compromise, evidence, and investigation findings.
Identify and address false positives, providing feedback to improve detection capabilities.
Support the development and optimisation of security monitoring rules and processes.
Analyse data sets to identify security gaps and recommend improvements.
Skills & Experience

Essential

Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Digital Forensics, or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
3+ years' experience in cyber security, security operations, threat analysis, or security monitoring.
Experience investigating security incidents and working within a Security Operations Centre environment.
Understanding of incident response processes, security event triage, and escalation procedures.
Strong knowledge of networking protocols, authentication mechanisms, and common attack techniques.
Good understanding of information security principles, technologies, and best practices.
Experience securing and supporting Windows and Linux environments.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable

Industry certifications such as GCIH, GCIA, or equivalent cyber security qualifications.
Experience working with SIEM platforms and security monitoring technologies.
Knowledge of Oracle and virtualised environments.
What's on Offer

Opportunity to work within a highly skilled cyber security team.
Exposure to complex security environments and emerging threats.
Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
Collaborative and supportive working culture.
Competitive salary, bonus and benefits package.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Cyber Security Analyst looking to further develop their incident response, threat analysis, and security operations expertise within a technically challenging environment.

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