Cyber Security Analyst L3 in Gateshead

About Aspire

At Aspire Technology Solutions, we look for dynamic individuals who want to work for one of the fastest growing IT and Cyber Security providers in the UK. It is an exciting time to join us on our journey as we grow and expand! Our mission: To deliver technology like no other!

About The Role

We are looking for a Cyber Security Analyst L3 to join our growing SOC team based at our Head Office on the Gateshead Quayside. You will be conducting in-depth investigations, responding to malicious or complex alerts and improving detection fidelity through tuning. You will serve as the line of escalation for L2 Analysts, ensuring complex and malicious alerts are promptly reviewed, contained, and remediated. Our ideal candidate would be an experienced analyst, who is an instinctive problem solver and able to investigate, contain, and remediate complex incidents. Strong communication skills will help you to effectively communicate and explain incidents and security issues in a way that non-experts can understand. Efficiency is also important to succeed, as you will be managing a diverse workload. Customer service is key to success in the role living our values are woven through everything we do to guarantee that our service delivery is second to none.

What you will be doing

• Conduct in-depth investigations of malicious incidents or complex alerts escalated by analysts.
• Mentoring and training analysts.
• Assist in incident response and post-incident reviews.
• Prioritising and managing workload effectively, managing several open incidents and requests whilst following existing procedures and best practices.
• Support continual improvement by identifying opportunities for improvement and efficiency, including automation of manual processes.

You will suit the role if you have

• Experience with monitoring security tools such as CrowdStrike, Microsoft Sentinel, and Microsoft XDR.
• A willingness to learn and good attention to detail.
• Experience in conducting security investigations and triaging alerts.
• Familiarity with incident response and post-incident reviews.
• Understanding of threat intelligence and its integration into operations.
• Strong communication skills for handling customer calls and emails.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively in a team.

It is advantageous but not essential to have the following certificates: BTL1, TryHackMe Level 1, SANS / GIACs, SC-200, CCFR. An understanding of Incident Response operations and qualifications specific to incident response handling will be useful.

Our values

We understand that you might not have all of the qualifications and experiences that we think are key to succeeding in this role therefore we provide continuous learning and development at Aspire which is at the heart of everything we do. As long as you are passionate, eager to learn and driven to be the best at what you do and live our values this role may be a fit for you.

Salary

£45,000 - £60,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Benefits

• Travel benefits including free parking, subsidized travel passes and much more!
• Health Cash Plan
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Network Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement (increasing with length of service)
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Parental Schemes
• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• Tech Purchase Scheme
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Employee referral scheme
• New business referral scheme
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Life Assurance and Critical Illness cover

Location and Working Arrangements

You will be based at Aspire's Gateshead Head Office with travel as required.

Hours of Work

Full-time (37.5 hours per week), Monday to Friday; some flexibility may be required on occasion for shift cover.

Equality, Inclusion and Diversity at Aspire

Aspire is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a culture that respects and values each other's differences, that promotes dignity, equality and diversity that encourages individuals to develop their true potential.

Interview Process

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a pre-screening call via teams to discuss your experience and what you're looking for in your next role. Successful candidates will be invited to an interview with the Hiring Manager. If successful in interview, candidates will be invited to an informal interview with key stakeholders at Aspire to meet the wider team(s).