Senior Security Analyst

The role

Security analysts at ANS protect customers from unauthorized access by securing infrastructures, filtering suspicious activities, and mitigating risks. They lead counter-efforts during breaches, generate security reports, implement policy changes, and create training programs.

As a senior analyst, you’ll handle major incidents, supervise responses to alerts, and identify threats. You’ll use your expertise in the Microsoft Security Suite, including Sentinel, Microsoft Defender, and Azure, to ensure secure IT operations for customers.

What will I be doing?

Handling Major Incidents escalated to you Supervise analyst responses to alerts and events to identify potential threats. Working with Customers for service management and Incident response. Optimize the deployed security monitoring tools (Microsoft Security). Develop runbooks for response and internal processes. Assisting Sales/Account managers with client security service reporting. Ensure compliance to SLA, process adherence and process improvement within the SoC. Mentor the Associate and junior Security Analysts in the SoC. Working as part of an On Call rota 

What will I bring to the role?

Eligibility for HMG Security Clearance (you will need 5 years of UK residence to qualify)

Understanding of the following technologies is required: 

Strong understanding of Microsoft Security Suite (Sentinel, Microsoft Defender, Azure) Understanding of Microsoft Azure environment Experience with Linux and Windows operating systems  Knowledge of syslog and event viewer  Incident Response Network Defence OS Specific log data Broad knowledge of Cyber Security principles and management Previous Security engineering or Security Operations experience, ideally within another MSSP.

Soft Skills:

Proactive approach to challenges Clear and concise communication skills Willingness to develop with continual learning. Logical problem-solving abilities Accuracy and attention to detail

Why work for ANS?

At ANS, we’ve created a place where everyone can be themselves, and we empower our people to get the job done. Openness, ambition, honesty, and passion are what drive us every day. We are bold, courageous, and innovative – and we do it like no other. We invest in our people. In training, development, health and more – we give you the benefits and flexibility to maintain a happy work-life balance.

We’re proud of the inclusive, fun, dynamic environment we’ve created. It’s a safe space that works for all. You don’t have to be a techie to work in tech. Bring your authentic self and find your dream role here. Find out more at .

What’s in it for you?

With fantastic benefits, an inclusive culture, and a cool office space, we’re your kind of workplace.

Company benefits

As standard: 25 days’ holiday, plus you can buy up to 5 more daysA little extra:we’ll give you yourbirthday off,and an extracelebration dayfor whatever you want!Tying the knot? You get 5 days’ additional holiday in the year you get married. Oh, and 5volunteer days! Private health insurance Pension contribution match and 4 x life assuranceFlexible workingandwork from anywherefor up to 30 days per year (some exceptions) Maternity: 16 weeks’ full pay, Paternity: 3 weeks’ full pay, Adoption: 16 weeks’ full pay Company social events – get ready for a jam-packed calendar Electric car scheme 12 days of personal growth development time

ANS are an equal opportunities employer. We encourage diversity and anyone applying for a role at our organisation can be assured that their application will be treated fairly, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, gender expression, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and sex or sexual orientation. We sometimes ask for information relating to individuals for equal opportunities monitoring purposes only.