At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead cyber security initiatives and protect our cloud and application infrastructure.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to cyber security excellence.
- Benefits: Flexible remote work, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on continuous learning and development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in safeguarding against evolving cyber threats.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in cyber security with cloud security expertise.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
We are seeking an experienced Cyber Security Analyst to join our cyber security team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years cyber security experience and 3+ years in cloud security and/or application security. The candidate will be able to demonstrate a proven track record of protecting enterprise environments against evolving cyber threats. This role requires a technically proficient lead analyst who can lead security initiatives and ensure our cloud and application infrastructure maintains the highest security standards, whilst maintaining business partnerships across the group.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze security events across cloud and on‐premises environments using SIEM and security analytics tools
- Conduct thorough investigations of security incidents and provide detailed incident reports
- Develop and maintain incident response playbooks and procedures
- Experience with threat intelligence platforms and threat hunting
- Experience with security orchestration, automation and response (SOAR) platforms
- Understanding of data protection and encryption technologies
- Experience in regulated industries (financial services, healthcare, energy)
- Background in offensive security or penetration testing
- Design, implement, and maintain security controls across cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Conduct cloud security assessments and architecture reviews
- Ensure compliance with cloud security best practices and frameworks (CIS Benchmarks, CSA CCM, NIST)
- Manage cloud‐native security tools including CSPM, CWPP, and cloud WAF solutions
- Implement and maintain identity and access management (IAM) policies and controls
- Lead cyber security programs and coordinate remediation efforts
- Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines (DevSecOps)
- Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies
- Contribute to security awareness training and documentation
- Facilitate Supplier Management and security input into bids
- Support compliance initiatives (SOC2, ISO27001, PCI‐DSS, GDPR, etc.)
- Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures
- Conduct security audits and risk assessments
- Maintain security documentation and metrics reporting
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years cyber security experience
- 3+ years of hands‐on experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Proven experience leading security incidents and coordinating response efforts
- Experience with security frameworks such as NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK, or Zero Trust architecture
Technical Skills
- Strong expertise in cloud security services and tools (AWS & Azure)
- Experience working with SIEM platforms (Splunk, Sentinel)
- Understanding of network security, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and VPN technologies
- Familiarity with security testing tools (vulnerability scanners, SAST/DAST, penetration testing tools)
- Experience with endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions
Soft Skills
- Strong analytical and problem‐solving abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to explain complex security concepts to technical and non‐technical audiences
- Leadership capabilities and experience mentoring team members
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
- Collaborative mindset with cross‐functional teams
- Business partnering experience
Certifications (one or more preferred)
- CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
- CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional)
- AWS Certified Security – Specialty
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Working Conditions
Some flexibility for remote work – 2 days minimum in office (Edinburgh preferred)
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer. This means we are committed to recruiting the best people regardless of their race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We can support you with your application or through the hiring process if you have a physical or mental disability.
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