24 x 7 Senior Security Analyst

About LRQA

LRQA is a leading global assurance partner, bringing together decades of unrivalled expertise in assessment, advisory, inspection, and cybersecurity services – underpinned by data‑driven insights – to help its clients navigate a new era of risk.

Operating in more than 160 countries with a team of over 6,000 people, LRQA’s award‑winning cybersecurity, compliance, supply chain and ESG specialists help more than 61,000 clients across almost every sector to anticipate, mitigate, and manage risk wherever they operate.

The Role

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.

Core Responsibilities

• Security Monitoring & Incident Detection: Using cutting‑edge SIEM and security tooling, supported by intelligence and automation, to identify security incidents and anomalies. Analyse alerts, log and EDR databishop déterminer la sévérité et l’impact des menaces potentielles.
• Response & Analysis: As part of the wider Incident Response capability, perform in‑depth analysis on various data sources to identify scope, impact and root cause of incidents.
• Threat Hunting: Proactively design and execute searches for sophisticated adversaries, potential security weaknesses and other threats across the client network environment.
• Reporting & Advice: Create groep detailed reporting to assist clients, covering detected incidents, response actions and recommendations for containment and remediation. Maintain clear and accurate records of incidents, investigations and other technical activities.
• Collaboration: Work with other teams to share information and best practice, without being constrained by silos.

Key SOC Shift Duties

• 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, but support is offered for working from across the UK. All applicants must reside 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.

An attractive remuneration package will be provided.

Apply

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

We will involve a third‑party ati to run the background checks as needed and your data will be retained for a period as needed for the purpose of recruitment.

To the extent permitted by applicable local law, your data may be stored outside of your employment country depending on our operation structure.

Your application of this role will constitute consent to these paragraphs.

Diversity and Inclusion

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.

Company Statement

LRQA is a leading global assurance provider. The integrity and expertise we bring to our partnership with clients support their journey to a safer, more secure and more sustainable future.