Cyber Security Analyst

Job Description

We’re looking for a proactive and skilled Cyber Security Analyst to join our team in an exciting new role! You’ll be at the forefront of protecting our organization’s digital environment, using cutting-edge tools like Microsoft Sentinel and Defender. Your role will involve monitoring and responding to security threats, automating incident workflows, and strengthening our endpoint and email security.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor, detect and respond to security alerts using Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender, and Ironscales
• Manage security logs, automate incident responses, oversee endpoint protection, investigate threats, and remediate vulnerabilities
• Investigate and remediate endpoint threats and vulnerabilities
• Correlate security events and develop automated playbooks in Sentinel
• Support threat hunting activities and contribute to incident response efforts
• Manage phishing alerts and user-reported incidents through Ironscales
• Collaborate with the London-based cyber security team to ensure global coverage and knowledge sharing
• Maintain documentation of incidents, response actions, and detection rules
• Contribute to continuous improvement of detection logic, workflows, and user awareness initiatives
• To complete any reasonable instruction from a more senior person
• This should not be regarded as an exhaustive list of duties and the job description may be amended from time to time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience in a cyber security or SOC analyst role (2 years +)
• Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender
• Familiarity with Ironscales or similar email security platforms
• Strong understanding of security operations, incident response, and threat detection
• Experience with SIEM tools, log analytics, and security automation
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a distributed team environment
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Keen eye for automation of security operations centre (SOC)

Additional Information

• 22 days annual leave (increasing to 25 after 1years service and with length of service)
• Free breakfast and lunch in our onsite canteen “The Hangar”
• Opportunity to attend events with the team around the UK and Europe
• Career progression and development opportunities including upskilling & certifications
• Free onsite gym – including classes
• Free onsite parking
• Private healthcare and pension
• 2x charitable days per year
• Cycle to work scheme