24 x 7 Senior Security Analyst in Birmingham

Our team is looking for a highly motivated 24/7 Senior Security Analyst to join our active Security Operations Centre (SOC) team, focused on monitoring, detection and response to cyber threats. You will work a four-day operational rota including both day and night shifts. The 24/7 SOC analysts work closely with other security analysts, incident response and engineering teams and will perform a variety of tasks to ensure the security of our customer’s network environments.

The role includes:

• Security Monitoring & Incident Detection: Using cutting edge SIEM and security tooling, supported by intelligence and automation, to identify security incidents and anomalies. You will analyse alerts, log and EDR data to determine the severity and impact of potential threats.
• Response & Analysis: As part of the wider Incident Response capability, you will perform in-depth analysis on various data sources to identify scope, impact and root cause of incidents.
• Threat Hunting: You will proactively design and execute searches for sophisticated adversaries, potential security weaknesses and other threats across the client network environment.
• Reporting & Advice: You will create detailed reporting to assist clients, covering detected incidents, response actions and recommendations for containment and remediation. Throughout, you will maintain clear and accurate records of incidents, investigations and other technical activities.
• Collaboration: You will work with other teams to share information and best practice, without being constrained by silos.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor, triage, and investigate security alerts using protective monitoring platforms to agreed standards and SLAs.
• Categorise all suspected incidents in line with SOC policy and industry frameworks.
• Create concise security incident tickets using a combination of existing knowledge resources and independent research.
• Understand and contextualise Threat Intelligence for use in the SOC, maintaining an up‑to‑date threat‑centric global security awareness, including defensive monitoring technologies and trends.
• Conduct threat hunting activities to identify sophisticated threats.
• Support the development, implementation and tuning of SOC detections.
• Mentor and Coach junior analysts.
• Deputise for the SOC Leads.

Location

This role can be hybrid or remote. The main office is in Birmingham. We can support working from across the UK. All applicants will require residence in the UK.

Key Skills & Experience Required

• 3+ years of Cybersecurity experience.
• Degree in Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Cybersecurity certifications such as CompTIA CyberSecurity Analyst+, Certified Ethical Hacker, SANS, Microsoft SC‑200, CREST.
• Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, networking concepts, and various operating systems.
• Knowledge of common cloud environments – AWS, Azure, GCP.
• In‑depth knowledge of SIEM, EDR/EPP, AV and NetMon tools – ideally Microsoft and Crowdstrike based.
• In‑depth knowledge of common security threats, attack vectors, and mitigation strategies.
• Experience in a customer‑facing role, with excellent communication skills (written and verbal) to convey technical information to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Strong desire to continually challenge and develop yourself as part of a fast‑paced, high‑performing team.

What we offer

• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays.
• Yearly wellness day to be spent in the way that works best for you.
• Companywide incentive plans.
• Employee assistance programme/virtual GP.
• Generous pension scheme.
• A supportive team enabling you to succeed and grow your career.

Apply

We don’t expect candidates to tick all the boxes, if you feel your skills, knowledge and experience are a good match for the requirements and have a desire to learn and develop, apply now via the ‘apply’ button and upload your C.V. and cover letter.

Pre-Employment Checks

If you are successful in securing a role with us, you will be subject to pre‑employment checks, depending on the legal requirements and practices in your country of employment. If eligible these checks will include right to work, identification, verification of employment history, education, and criminal records where permitted by local law. All checks will be conducted in accordance with applicable privacy and data protection regulations.

Diversity and Inclusion at LRQA

We are on a mission to be the place where we all want to work and we are passionate about embracing different perspectives because we understand the value this brings to our business, our clients and each other. We are all about creating a safer and more sustainable future and our inclusive culture is right at the heart of our business. Together our employees make our communities better and we want you to be part of our diverse team!