Security Command Centre - Onsite and On Shift (Security Incident Management Analyst) in Manchester

This job is with Capgemini, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community.

About the job you’re considering: Cyber threats are evolving fast—and so are we. As part of our 24/7 Protective Monitoring team, you’ll be on the front lines defending critical systems and sensitive data for both government and commercial clients across the UK and Europe. You won’t just be watching alerts—you’ll be actively shaping the security posture of organisations that matter. This is your chance to build real-world experience with cutting-edge tools like SIEM and security automation platforms, all while working in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

Your role: As a Security Incident Management Analyst, your mission is to detect, investigate, and escalate potential threats. You’ll:

• Monitor security systems for suspicious activity and emerging threats.
• Log and escalate incidents using our incident management platform.
• Ensure the health and performance of monitoring tools.
• Collaborate with other analysts and support teams during investigations.
• Document findings clearly and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Help produce regular service reports and insights.

You can bring your whole self to work. At Capgemini building an inclusive future is part of everyday life and will be part of your working reality. We have built a representative and welcoming environment, for everyone.

Your skills and experience:

• A background in IT or cybersecurity (or a strong desire to grow in this field).
• Analytical thinking and a problem-solving mindset.
• Familiarity with incident, problem, or change management.
• Understanding of security principles and best practices.
• Strong communication and multitasking skills.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Experience with SIEM tools (e.g., QRadar, Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel).
• Knowledge of TCP/IP and common cyber threats (phishing, malware, DDoS).
• Certifications like CompTIA Security+, Splunk certified user, Microsoft SC900 & SC200.
• Exposure to services like vulnerability management, PKI, anti-malware, and forensic analysis.

We are a Disability Confident Employer. Capgemini is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) under the UK Government’s Disability Confident scheme. As part of our commitment to inclusive recruitment, we will offer an interview to all candidates who: Declare they have a disability, and meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. Please opt in during the application process.

Your security clearance and pre-employment checks: If you are successfully offered this position, you will go through a series of pre-employment checks, including identity, nationality (single or dual) or immigration status, employment history going back 3 continuous years, and unspent criminal record check (known as Disclosure and Barring Service). Some roles will also require an additional level of security clearance: Security Check (SC) Clearance. To be successfully appointed to this role, it is a requirement to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance. To obtain SC clearance, the successful applicant must have resided continuously within the United Kingdom for the last 5 years, along with other criteria and requirements.

Make it real – what does it mean for you? Flexibility to work your way. You will be encouraged to have a positive work-life balance. Our hybrid-first way of working means we embed hybrid working in all that we do and make flexible working arrangements the day-to-day reality for our people. All UK employees are eligible to request flexible working arrangements.

Your wellbeing: You’d be joining an accredited Great Place to work for Wellbeing in 2024. Employee wellbeing is vitally important to us as an organisation. We see a healthy and happy workforce as a critical component for us to achieve our organisational ambitions. To help support wellbeing we have trained ‘Mental Health Champions’ across each of our business areas, and we have invested in wellbeing apps such as Thrive and Peppy.

Shape your path: You will be empowered to explore, innovate, and progress. You will benefit from Capgemini’s ‘learning for life’ mindset, meaning you will have countless training and development opportunities from thinktanks to hackathons, and access to 250,000 courses with numerous external certifications from AWS, Microsoft, Harvard ManageMentor, Cybersecurity qualifications and much more.

Shared energy: You’ll be bringing your unique skills and perspectives to the team, inspiring and taking inspiration from your teammates as you unlock value in everything you do. You’ll be joining a professional community of experts, who have got your back and will support you, every step of the way.

Why should you consider Capgemini? Growing clients’ businesses while building a more sustainable, more inclusive future is a tough ask. When you join Capgemini, you’ll join a thriving company and become part of a collective of free-thinkers, entrepreneurs and industry experts. We find new ways technology can help us reimagine what’s possible. It’s why, together, we seek out opportunities that will transform the world’s leading businesses, and it’s how you’ll gain the experiences and connections you need to shape your future. By learning from each other every day, sharing knowledge, and always pushing yourself to do better, you’ll build the skills you want. You’ll use your skills to help our clients leverage technology to innovate and grow their business. So, it might not always be easy, but making the world a better place rarely is.

About Capgemini: Capgemini is an AI-powered global business and technology transformation partner, delivering tangible business value. We imagine the future of organisations and make it real with AI, technology and people. With our strong heritage of nearly 60 years, we are a responsible and diverse group of over 420,000 team members in more than 50 countries. We deliver end-to-end services and solutions with our deep industry expertise and strong partner ecosystem, leveraging our capabilities across strategy, technology, design, engineering and business operations.