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

Skills &amp; Experience Essential Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Digital Forensics, or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.<br />3+ years' experience in cyber security, security operations, threat analysis, or security monitoring.<br />Experience investigating security incidents and working within a Security Operations Centre environment.<br />Understanding of incident response processes, security event triage, and escalation procedures.<br />Strong knowledge of networking protocols, authentication mechanisms, and common attack techniques.<br />Good understanding of information security principles, technologies, and best practices.<br />Experience securing and supporting Windows and Linux environments.<br />Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Desirable Industry certifications such as GCIH, GCIA, or equivalent cyber security qualifications.<br />Experience working with SIEM platforms and security monitoring technologies.<br />Knowledge of Oracle and virtualised environments.

What's on Offer Opportunity to work within a highly skilled cyber security team.<br />Exposure to complex security environments and emerging threats.<br />Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.<br />Collaborative and supportive working culture.<br />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. TT