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# Cyber Security Analyst L2

- **Company:** Aspire
- **Location:** Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
- **Salary:** £35,500 - £50,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, CompTIA Network+, Cyber Security, Security Information and Event Management, QRadar, Cyber Threat Analysis, Azure Security Center, Information Technology, SentinelOne Expertise
- **Published:** October 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/cyber-security-analyst/aspire-technology-solutions-ltd-job108174769

## About the Role

* A willingness to learn and good attention to detail.
 * Prior IT infrastructure or cloud experience (Azure or AWS)
 * Experience with incident response tools and platforms.
 * Experience with managing and operating EDR platforms i.e. Crowdstrike, SentinelOne, or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.
 * Experience developing and using a SIEM platform e.g. QRadar or Azure Sentinel.
 * Strong knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, tools, and techniques.
 * Ability to work well under pressure in high-stress situations.
 * Strong attention to detail and organisation skills.
 * Experience with customer service and communications
 * Previous experience of working within a 24x7 SOC
 * Relevant certifications (advantageous but not essential): AZ-500, SC-200, SC-100, MD-102, BTL1, HTB CDSA, CompTIA Network+, CCNA.

## Description

We are looking for a Cyber Security Analyst L2 to join our growing SOC team based at our Head Office on the Gateshead Quayside.

As a Cyber Security Analyst L2, you will play a pivotal role in monitoring, detecting, and responding to security threats. You will lead investigations into security incidents, actively manage responses, and drive ongoing improvements to strengthen the security posture for both Aspire and its customers.

Efficiency is also important to succeed, as you will be managing a diverse workload.

Customer service is key to success in the role - living our values are woven through everything we do to guarantee that our service delivery is second to none.

What you will be doing

 * Conduct thorough investigations in line with QC/QA policies.
 * Stay updated on threat intelligence and integrate new insights into operations.
 * Proactively manage and follow up on tickets while identifying candidates for tuning.
 * Perform initial reviews of escalated tickets.
 * Respond to customer enquiries in a timely and professional manner.
 * Triage and investigate P5-P4 security incidents. Support on higher-severity incidents.
 * Update the SOC wiki with accurate use cases, playbooks, and guides.
 * Stay current with cybersecurity trends and best practices.
 * Work closely with team members, sharing knowledge and insights.
 * Identify and implement process enhancements to improve SOC efficiency., We generally conduct interviews in three stages, lasting approximately 2-3 weeks depending on everyone's calendars.
 * Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a pre-screening call via teams to discuss your experience and what you're looking for in your next role.
 * Successful candidates will be invited to an interview with the Hiring Manager.
 * If successful in interview, candidates will be invited to an informal interview with key stakeholders at Aspire to meet the wider team(s).