Cyber Security Analyst in Cheltenham

Field Effect is hiring a Cyber Security Analyst to join our Analytic Operations team in the UK (remote position). You’ll work across real client environments – leveraging Field Effect’s MDR platform to investigate threats, uncover anomalies, and turn raw sensor data into insights our clients can understand and act on. This opportunity is ideal for experienced analysts who thrive on solving complex challenges and bring a fresh perspective to cybersecurity.

Here’s what makes this opportunity stand out:

• Not traditional SOC silos: Forget rigid Level 1/2/3 roles. Our analysts handle the full spectrum; from alert triage to containment and in-depth reporting.
• Diverse threat exposure: Work across malware, ransomware, and email compromises; gaining experience beyond the usual SOC boundaries.
• Direct access to the data you need: We own our tech, so you’ll have seamless API access to event logs, processes, and cloud data.
• Build and improve detections: Use EDR, YARA, SNORT, and cloud analytics to craft high-fidelity detections and grow your analytic skillset.

What You’ll Do:

• Monitor and assess IT environments.
• Threat hunt and perform deep-diving investigations.
• Communicate insights clearly and effectively.
• Collaborate with a team of cybersecurity experts.
• Support clients across diverse infrastructures.

Experience and Skills We Look For:

• 3+ years’ experience working in a security operations center, incident response, or similar role.
• A college or university degree in fields such as Computer Science, Software Engineering, Network Administration, or a related field with a strong focus on cyber security. Equivalent experience will also be considered.
• Strong analytical thinking, and the ability to spot patterns, trends and reason through problems.
• Understanding of the modern Internet, protocols, cyber threats and malware.
• Ability to take a wide, high-level perspective to prioritize, then drill down and get deep in the weeds.
• Data and metadata analysis using tools like Python, ELK.
• Network analysis and packet capture using tools like Wireshark, Tshark.
• Broad general IT knowledge, including Windows enterprise networks, operating systems, virtualized and cloud-based infrastructure.
• Clear and effective communication in writing.
• Thriving in a collaborative environment, both asking for and providing help.
• Having a deep curiosity and the ability to follow and investigate leads.
• Knowledge of cyber security practices, challenges, tools, and techniques.
• Occasional weekend daytime shifts will be required as part of a team that rotates to maintain complete operational coverage.
• Occasional travel may be required for this role.

Added Bonuses:

• Application protocol analysis.
• Malware reverse engineering, kill chain analysis, and vulnerability research.
• Administration of security and networking software and hardware, including firewalls, proxies, SIEMs, Snort, Suricata.
• Ability to program in interpreted languages efficiently and effectively, especially Python.

Field Effect is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are given consideration regardless of race, religion, colour, gender, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class as provided in applicable employment laws. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us.