Cyber Security Analyst

Postaladdress
Thatcham, United Kingdom
17 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Thatcham, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Software System Penetration Testing
CompTIA Security+
Computer Security
Network Packet
Python
Log Analysis
Powershell
Security Information and Event Management
Scripting (Bash/Python/Go/Ruby)
Cloud Platform System
Mitre Att&ck
Malware
Cyber Threat Analysis
Information Technology
Operational Systems
Security Orchestration, Automation & Response

Job description

  • Monitor, investigate, and respond to alerts from SOC tools, including SIEM platforms
  • Develop and optimise automation workflows and playbooks using SOAR tools
  • Lead and support incident response, including mitigation and remediation activities
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of SOC operations
  • Help design and develop new cyber security products and services
  • Provide expert cyber security advice and guidance to customers

Requirements

  • Strong knowledge of cyber security principles, threats, and defence techniques
  • Hands-on experience with SIEM tools and alert analysis
  • Solid understanding of malware and cyber attack methodologies
  • Experience in cyber risk management
  • Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Previous experience in a SOC Analyst or Cyber Advisory role

Desirable Skills

  • Experience with SOAR platforms and security automation
  • Scripting skills (Python, PowerShell, or similar)
  • Malware analysis and threat investigation
  • Knowledge of frameworks such as the Cyber Kill Chain
  • Experience with penetration testing concepts
  • Log analysis and network packet analysis skills
  • Familiarity with cloud environments
  • Awareness of global/geopolitical cyber trends
  • Exposure to Operational Technology (OT) environments

Personal Attributes

  • Passionate about cyber security and staying ahead of threats
  • Analytical and detail-oriented
  • Calm and effective under pressure
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Proactive and technically curious

Qualifications (Desirable)

  • Industry certifications (e.g. CompTIA Security+, CySA+, or equivalent)
  • Degree in Cyber Security, IT, Computer Science, or a related field

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