> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1946243-senior-security-operations-analyst](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1946243-senior-security-operations-analyst). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Security Operations Analyst - **Company:** 17918 - **Location:** Broughton, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, DevOps, Event Logging, Intrusion Detection Systems, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Network Security, Logical Security, Security Information and Event Management, Data Streaming, Firewalls (Computer Science), Windows Security, Splunk - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/x/42934205/ ## About the Role threats from multiple sources and plan mitigation/remediation. Gather relevant data, analyse and respond to cyber security incidents. Research and stay current on the latest trends, best practices, and technology developments for all things cyber. Assist in the design, management, and documentation of security policies, solutions, standards, and processes. Designing effective test methods for logical security controls. Day to day management of Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR). REQUIREMENTS: A good understanding of technical and network security requirements. Ability to proactively identify control weakness and vulnerabilities. Knowledge and use of SIEM tooling i.e., Splunk, Chronicle, Sentinel etc and event log data. Experience in understanding Firewalls and IDS/IPS and Windows Security Event Logs. Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex ideas in easy to comprehend business terms. Comfortable taking ownership for own work, identifying the need for action whilst working effectively within a team. Ability to quickly understand existing infrastructure, network security principles, data flow and security architectures. Knowledge of the fundamentals of cloud infrastructure as well as traditional technologies. Degree in IT / Cyber preferred or industry recognised qualification. BENEFITS: Group Personal Pension Plan - 8% employer contribution and 4% employee contribution Life Assurance and Group Income Protection Private Medical Insurance - Provided by Bupa 25 Days Annual Leave, plus bank holidays Staff Discounts on our investment products Personal & Well-being Fund - Supporting your physical and mental wellness Retail Discounts - Savings at a wide range of high street and online retailers Voluntary Flexible Benefits - Tailor your benefits to suit your lifestyle If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website. TPBN1_UKTJ ## Description Information Security Team to support our continued growth. You will help maintain and protect our key business assets from threats and risks by monitoring, detecting, analysing, and responding to security incidents. Key Responsibilities Oversee the day to day running of our SIEM solution (Chronicle) working closely with Infrastructure, Networks, DevOps and our outsourced Security Operations Centre (SOC) team. Define and facilitate the creation of new rules or fine-tuning existing rules within SIEM. Investigate SIEM alerts and other security incidents through to completion. Work within the Information Security Team to provide a dynamic monitoring and incident response capability. Monitor and analyse security events identifying trends, attacks, and potential threats. Identify and raise problems. Communicate & escalate these via the appropriate channels and track through to remediation. Monitoring and gathering Threat intelligence and coordinating subsequent Threat Hunting. 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