Cyber Security Analyst

We're delighted to be supporting a leading company in the FinTech industry that's scaling its cybersecurity capabilities to match rapid growth. They're investing in their security operations team and are looking for a skilled Cyber Security Analyst to help detect and manage threats, investigate incidents, and drive continuous improvement across their SOC. This role offers a competitive salary of £40,000 - £50,000, a comprehensive UK benefits package, and flexible hybrid working.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Analysing security incidents and SOAR alerts with a methodical, threat-led approach.
• Designing and fine-tuning rules and playbooks to improve threat detection and response.
• Working with customers to shape and implement tailored security monitoring workflows.
• Supporting both live operations and onboarding of new services.
• Researching threat intelligence to enhance SOC processes.
• Reviewing junior analyst cases and helping develop their capabilities.
• Owning ticket queues, meeting SLAs, and ensuring high-quality case records.
• Participating in projects across departments and improving internal procedures.
• Taking part in the on-call incident escalation rota.

You'll Need:

• 3+ years in a SOC or security operations function.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM/EDR tools like SentinelOne, Defender for Endpoint, QRadar.
• Security certifications (e.g., Security+, CySA+, SC-200, SBT L1).
• Strong written communication and organisation skills.
• Experience leading or mentoring junior team members.
• High attention to detail and a collaborative mindset.

Good to Have:

• Prior work in incident response teams.
• Familiarity with cloud security tools and services.
• Knowledge of SOAR toolsets and automation.