Senior Cyber Security Analyst (12 month FTC) in Cambridge

Competitive salary and remuneration package including, 27 days holiday, pension contributions matched up to 9%. Hybrid working opportunity. Private Healthcare.

Marshall, an independent, family‑owned British company, proudly helping our customers move forwards since 1909, now has an opportunity for a Senior Cyber Security Analyst (12 month contract) within Marshall.

The focus of this technical role is on threat prevention, detection and response for Marshall, including the configuration and monitoring of a security information and event management (SIEM) system, operating next generation antivirus, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), vulnerability management tools and firewall, DLP, web and email security gateways.

This is a senior role, where the holder will also be expected to evolve and expand the use of current security toolsets, help identify and implement additional tools, services, process changes, policy decisions and close compliance gaps, to enhance the Marshall protection and detection capabilities as risks evolve over time.

Responsibilities:

• Managing set checklists
• Problem management through to handover or resolution
• Threat identification and classification
• Incident response lead
• Report writing
• Stakeholder management
• Continuous improvement
• Junior SOC staff mentoring

Tasks:

• Helping to maintain and monitor the effectiveness of security measures and controls
• Conduct and help coordinate routine security event monitoring and investigations using available tools
• Use, configure and develop the use of a security information and event management (SIEM) and EDR tool
• Monitor and configure network intrusion detection and prevention systems
• Analyse and create reports for security incidents, to determine root cause and lessons learnt
• Create and rehearse Incident Response plans, support audits and red team engagements
• Work closely with other Cyber Security/IT team members and external support groups
• Routinely communicate with individuals both inside and outside the business
• Responding to, own and close/escalate service tickets
• Take ownership as required, of project activities assigned from internal or external projects
• Configuring, reviewing and reporting relevant risks using vulnerability testing tools/services
• Input into the risk management process and help prioritise key mitigation strategies
• Confidently work with outside services in the event of incident response or routine investigations, including Red/Blue Team engagements
• Aid in the delivery of security awareness training to the business
• Mentor junior cyber security analyst/s
• On occasion, be able to cover Cyber Security Manager operational responsibilities

Technical Competencies:

• Deep hands‑on skills with Windows and ideally Linux operating systems, also networking and bespoke device types
• Very good awareness of computer networking protocols in relation to cyber security
• Administration, configuration and use of a security information and event management (SIEM) system, including creating alerts, reports, dashboards, handling IOCs and threat feeds
• Administration of firewalls, web proxies, web application firewalls, email security and endpoint detection‑response software
• Technical understanding of common cyber security threats, faced by individuals or organisations, as well as mapping threats to frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK
• Extensive and detailed knowledge of how software/hardware vulnerabilities can be exploited
• Ability to prioritise risks in terms of potential likelihood, impact, consequences and mitigations
• Any cyber security related qualifications

Experience:

• Experience of working in a security operations centre or similar role
• Detailed exposure to applications, networks, servers and/or endpoint devices
• Working with large amounts of data, for analysis, reporting or general IT services
• Documenting, developing and expanding on existing operational cyber security processes and playbooks
• Exposure to and experience of recovering from cyber security incidents
• Experience working in or for a highly regulated industry, with data classifications and compliance frameworks
• Practical experience knowledge of vulnerability scanning and pen testing type tools
• Experience doing gap analysis, threat modelling and managing/mapping TTPs
• Experience of collating and presenting information to others inside and outside IT or security teams
• Compiling risk assessments, technical, security or otherwise, including lessons learnt

You must be available to attend the site at short notice should there be a major cyber incident which requires onsite investigation, coordination or response.

Are you eligible for a guaranteed interview? If you identify as disabled under the Disability Confident Scheme, a care leaver, have experience in care, or are a member/veteran of the armed forces, you may qualify. If you meet the essential criteria for the role, reach out to resourcing@marshalladg.com. A Resourcing team member will respond to you as soon as possible.

Marshall Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are striving to create an inclusive workplace culture built on trust, accountability, collaboration, and improvement—an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive, free from bullying, harassment, and discrimination. Fostering a positive culture is key to our individual and shared success.