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# Cyber Security Analyst

- **Company:** LNJ Recruitment Limited
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Information Leak Prevention, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Microsoft Security Essentials, Azure Active Directory, Anti-Phishing, Kusto Query Language, Software Vulnerability Management, Microsoft InTune, Microsoft Sentinel
- **Published:** October 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=7b859d57e74be7c0

## About the Role

* Previous experience in a Cyber Security Analyst, SOC Analyst or Security Operations Analyst role.
 * Hands-on experience investigating security incidents and responding to security alerts.
 * Working knowledge of Microsoft Defender and Entra ID / Azure Active Directory.
 * Experience with Microsoft 365 security technologies, including Intune.
 * Understanding of email security and phishing investigation processes.
 * Experience working with security monitoring and incident management processes.
 * Strong analytical, problem-solving and investigation skills.
 * Confident communication skills, with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Desirable

 * Microsoft Sentinel.
 * Kusto Query Language (KQL).
 * Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and Microsoft Purview.
 * Vulnerability management and exposure reduction.
 * Experience working with or managing third-party SOC providers.
 * CompTIA Security+, Microsoft SC-200 or equivalent certifications.

About You

Our client is particularly interested in individuals who take a proactive, investigative approach to cyber security.

You'll be someone who:

 * Enjoys investigating threats and understanding the root cause of security incidents.
 * Takes ownership of issues and follows them through to resolution.
 * Can balance security requirements with the practical needs of the business.
 * Communicates confidently with colleagues, stakeholders and external providers.
 * Looks for opportunities to improve existing controls and ways of working.
 * Keeps up to date with emerging threats, technologies and security practices., Previous insurance experience is not essential. The priority is strong hands-on security operations experience, particularly within Microsoft environments.

## Description

Security Monitoring & Incident Response

 * Monitor, investigate and respond to cyber security alerts, incidents and potential threats.
 * Investigate suspicious activity, identify genuine security risks and coordinate appropriate remediation.
 * Support incident response activities, including evidence gathering, containment and escalation.
 * Investigate phishing attempts, email security threats and identity-related incidents.
 * Contribute to post-incident reviews and identify opportunities to prevent recurring issues.

Security Operations & Technology

 * Administer and support Microsoft security technologies, including Defender, Entra ID, Intune, Exchange and Purview.
 * Work alongside third-party Security Operations Centre (SOC) providers to support monitoring, detection and response activities.
 * Assist with vulnerability management and remediation activities.
 * Maintain and improve security processes, procedures and operational controls.
 * Support improvements to threat detection, automation and incident response capabilities.

Stakeholder Engagement & Continuous Improvement

 * Provide practical cyber security guidance to colleagues across the business.
 * Support phishing awareness campaigns and wider security education initiatives.
 * Work collaboratively with internal technology teams, external suppliers and security partners.
 * Translate technical security issues into clear, actionable recommendations.
 * Identify opportunities to strengthen security controls, improve processes and reduce operational risk., Applications are welcomed from candidates with relevant security operations experience across a range of sectors, including:
 * Insurance and financial services.
 * Professional services.
 * Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs).
 * Internal Security Operations teams.
 * Microsoft-focused enterprise environments.