> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3305415-cyber-security-analyst](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3305415-cyber-security-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). --- # Cyber Security Analyst - **Company:** Viasat, Inc. - **Location:** London, UK (Remote available) - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Data Analysis, Authentication Protocols, Cyber Security, Linux, Oracle (Applications), Security Information and Event Management, Cyber Threat Analysis, Information Technology, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** September 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=4f422ffe3ca3959a ## About the Role * A University degree level education or equivalent in Information Security, Forensics, or Computer Science; related experience and/or training in the field of IT security monitoring and analysis, cyber threat analysis, and vulnerability analysis. * Understanding of performing technical level analysis and interpretation of information from SOC systems; incident identification/analysis, handling of blocking issues, and reduction of false positives. * Multiple years of experience within the industry * Good technical understanding computing protocols, authentication mechanisms & attack TTP's * Intermediate knowledge of Information Security fundamentals, technologies, and design principals. * Understanding or demonstrable experience in securing Windows, Linux, Oracle and VM platforms. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. What will help you on the job * A Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA) or GIAC equivalent * Willingness to learn new skills and be self-motivated * Work well under pressure and under your own initiative ## Description The RTO Security Analyst will form part of the frontline 24x7 team that monitors the network for suspicious activity. Analyst will work to protect the organization by detecting and triaging security alerts. The security analyst's responsibilities include detailed incident handling across online and on-premises infrastructures. They determine attack use cases and follow the process for blocking issues to contain and mitigate security risks. Security analysts will also need to review & address any detected false positives. 5 week Dupont shift rota covering 12-hour shifts. Fully remote with days in the office monthly. The day-to-day * Security monitoring, managing security cases & tickets, security incident analysis, and other security tasks. * Analysing a variety of security logs to identify actionable events (SIEM reports, alerts, tickets, system, network, security monitoring tools) * Determine the attack type based on the triage of events collected * Demonstrate analytical & technical thinking when triaging system & network events * Ensure all incidents are recorded in the corporate case management platform. Cases must contain a detailed triage will all artifacts and IOCS captured & documented * Participating feedback into the design, implementation, and administration of security tools/ rules to reduce false positives * Ability to analyse data sets, determine the gaps and understand recommended fixes to RTO lead analyst ## Related Videos - [Cyber Sleuth: Finding Hidden Connections in Cyber Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/893-cyber-sleuth-finding-hidden-connections-in-cyber-data) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Cyber Security: Small, and Large!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/259-cyber-security-small-and-large) ## Related Articles - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [IT Salaries in Austria](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/286-it-salaries-in-austria)