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Cyber Security Analyst

Posted: 11/06/26
Recruiter:Holt Executive
Reference:3121094430
Type:Permanent
Disciplines: Network Security
Salary:Competitive
Location:London
Description: We are supporting a leading technology organisation in the search for a Cyber Security Analyst to join its Security Operations team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-paced cybersecurity environment, helping to protect critical infrastructure and enterprise systems through proactive monitoring, incident response, and threat analysis. Working as part of a 24/7 operational security function, you will play a key role in identifying, investigating, and responding to security threats across both cloud-based and on-premise environments.

Key Responsibilities
  • Monitor security events, alerts, and incidents across enterprise networks and systems.
  • Manage security cases and tickets through to resolution.
  • Analyse logs and data from SIEM platforms, security monitoring tools, network infrastructure, and endpoint technologies.
  • Investigate and triage security alerts to identify malicious activity and determine attack methods and techniques.
  • Follow established incident response and escalation procedures to contain and mitigate security risks.
  • Ensure all incidents are accurately documented, including indicators of compromise, evidence, and investigation findings.
  • Identify and address false positives, providing feedback to improve detection capabilities.
  • Support the development and optimisation of security monitoring rules and processes.
  • Analyse data sets to identify security gaps and recommend improvements.

Skills & Experience

Essential
  • Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Digital Forensics, or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
  • 3+ years' experience in cyber security, security operations, threat analysis, or security monitoring.
  • Experience investigating security incidents and working within a Security Operations Centre environment.
  • Understanding of incident response processes, security event triage, and escalation procedures.
  • Strong knowledge of networking protocols, authentication mechanisms, and common attack techniques.
  • Good understanding of information security principles, technologies, and best practices.
  • Experience securing and supporting Windows and Linux environments.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Desirable
  • Industry certifications such as GCIH, GCIA, or equivalent cyber security qualifications.
  • Experience working with SIEM platforms and security monitoring technologies.
  • Knowledge of Oracle and virtualised environments.

What's on Offer
  • Opportunity to work within a highly skilled cyber security team.
  • Exposure to complex security environments and emerging threats.
  • Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
  • Collaborative and supportive working culture.
  • Competitive salary, bonus and benefits package.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Cyber Security Analyst looking to further develop their incident response, threat analysis, and security operations expertise within a technically challenging environment.

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