Cyber Defense Specialist

Senior Cyber Operations Analyst (Associate Manager)Locations: London | Manchester | BristolSalary: Up to 75,000 + excellent packageClearance: BPSS + SC clearance (or Eligible)Are you an experienced Cyber Security Operations specialist looking to step into a senior role within a high-growth, high-impact cyber practice?We're supporting a top-tier consulting organisation (name anonymised) that is expanding its Blue Team and looking for a technical, curious and detail-driven Senior Cyber Operations Analyst to join their team.This is a fantastic opportunity to work with cutting-edge tooling, contribute to threat-driven defensive security, and shape advanced SecOps capabilities across enterprise environments.About the RoleAs a Senior Cyber Operations Analyst at Associate Manager level, you'll sit at the heart of a thriving Cyber Practice covering Assurance, Compliance, SecOps, Offensive Security and Research.You'll play a pivotal part in threat detection, incident response, detection engineering, and security monitoring - helping defend major UK organisations.This role is perfect for someone who thrives in technical depth, enjoys problem-solving, and wants to contribute to a mission-driven cyber defence team.Key ResponsibilitiesYou will:Develop, maintain and enhance detection content (primarily for Splunk SIEM) across cloud, endpoint and network platformsIdentify detection gaps, log ingestion issues and alert improvementsReview and uplift existing SecOps standards, logging maturity, BAU monitoring and threat-led optimisationPerform day-to-day security monitoring, alert triage and incident response (9am-5:30pm rota)Investigate cyber security incidents and provide technical leadership during escalationsMentor junior analysts through shadowing and hands-on guidanceAct as a technical SME during client engagements, including presenting to senior stakeholdersParticipate in alert testing, IR tabletop exercises, and readiness assessmentsStay up to date with emerging intelligence, attacker behaviours and evolving threat landscapesAdditional (client-dependent) responsibilities may include:Proactive threat huntingIncident response playbook developmentThreat intelligence researchVulnerability scanning & reportingInternal (consultancy) and external (client-side) leadership opportunityOn-call requirement: approx. 1 week per month for high-priority incidents (additional compensation provided).What We're Looking ForNot every box needs to be ticked - but strong candidates will bring experience across areas such as:Threat intelligence models (Pyramid of Pain, IPCE, TI lifecycle)Detection engineering & alert developmentScripting skills (Python, Bash, C/C++, Java)Core cybersecurity fundamentals: network, cloud, cryptography, forensicsUnderstanding of attacker techniques, APT behaviours and network protocol abuseFamiliarity with Windows/Linux investigation techniquesWhat's in It for YouYou'll join an organisation that invests heavily in its people and offers:Competitive salaryPrivate medical insurance25 days annual leave3 days paid charity leaveContinuous learning & development opportunitiesAccess to a cutting-edge cyber practice and diverse project portfolioFlexible working & mobility across multiple UK hubsSecurity Clearance RequirementThis role requires eligibility for BPSS + SC clearance, which normally includes:5 years continuous UK residencyNo periods of 30+ consecutive days outside the UK in that timeBritish-only nationality (no dual citizenship) due to client conditionsInterested?If you're passionate about defensive security, thrive in technical SecOps work and want to make a measurable impact across major UK clients, we'd love to hear from you.Apply directly or message me for a confidential chat. 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