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Senior Cyber Security Analyst

Locke & Mccloud
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7 months ago
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We’re pleased to be working with a globally recognised investment management firm that is strengthening its cyber defence strategy. They’re now looking to hire a knowledgeable Cyber Security Analyst to play a key role in safeguarding sensitive client data and supporting threat response across complex environments. The role offers a salary of £60,000 – £70,000, excellent benefits, and a flexible hybrid working setup.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

  • Analysing security incidents and SOAR alerts with a methodical, threat-led approach
  • Designing and fine-tuning rules and playbooks to improve threat detection and response
  • Working with customers to shape and implement tailored security monitoring workflows
  • Supporting both live operations and onboarding of new services
  • Researching threat intelligence to enhance SOC processes
  • Reviewing junior analyst cases and helping develop their capabilities
  • Owning ticket queues, meeting SLAs, and ensuring high-quality case records
  • Participating in projects across departments and improving internal procedures
  • Taking part in the on-call incident escalation rota

You’ll Need:

  • 3+ years in a SOC or security operations function
  • Hands-on experience with SIEM/EDR tools like SentinelOne, Defender for Endpoint, QRadar
  • Security certifications (e.g., Security+, CySA+, SC-200, SBT L1)
  • Strong written communication and organisation skills
  • Experience leading or mentoring junior team members
  • High attention to detail and a collaborative mindset

Good to Have:

  • Prior work in incident response teams
  • Familiarity with cloud security tools and services
  • Knowledge of SOAR toolsets and automation

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