Cyber Security Analyst

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.   TT