Senior Cyber Security Analyst

About the role

Key responsibilities

• Lead security monitoring, threat detection, incident response and vulnerability management activities.
• Develop and improve security monitoring capabilities and conduct proactive threat hunting.
• Lead remediation activities and embed secure-by-design principles across projects and services.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and mentoring to Security Analysts.
• Act as a senior escalation point for cyber security incidents and risks.
• Help strengthen the organisation's security posture and reduce cyber risk.

Technologies and expertise

• Work with Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel, SIEM/SOAR, Azure and Palo Alto security solutions.
• Design and implement effective security controls across complex environments.
• Lead technical investigations and communicate complex security matters to stakeholders.
• Support compliance with information security standards and regulatory requirements.

Candidate requirements

• Significant experience in security operations, threat detection, incident response and vulnerability management.
• Strong technical knowledge of Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel, Azure and Palo Alto security solutions.
• Ability to design and implement security controls across complex environments.
• Ability to lead technical investigations and drive security improvements.
• Experience mentoring colleagues and influencing security best practice.
• Ability to collaborate across technical teams and communicate with varied stakeholders.

Working arrangements

• Required working hours are Monday to Friday between 08:30 and 16:30.
• The role is 37 hours per week.
• Part-time and flexible working patterns may be considered subject to business need.