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
SeniorJob 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