Cybersecurity Analyst

Responsibilities

• Monitor SIEM, EDR, and security tooling for suspicious activity and alerts
• Perform triage, investigation, and initial response to security incidents
• Analyse logs, alerts, and telemetry to identify indicators of compromise
• Escalate confirmed incidents in line with incident response procedures
• Support containment, eradication, and recovery activities during incidents
• Use threat intelligence and MITRE ATT&CK to enhance detection and analysis
• Maintain accurate incident records, evidence, and investigation notes
• Support vulnerability management and threat‑hunting activities
• Participate in on‑call or shift‑based security operations as required
• Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Knowledge:
• SOC operations and security monitoring concepts
• Cyber threat techniques, tactics, and procedures
• Incident response fundamentals

Requirements

• Threat analysis and investigation
• Log analysis and alert triage
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Attention to detail and analytical thinking
• Planning and Decision Making:
• Follows established playbooks and procedures
• Exercises judgement when escalating incidents
• Prioritises alerts based on risk and impact
• Impact and Scope:
• Direct contribution to detection and response effectiveness
• Timely actions reduce impact of security incidents
• Errors may delay containment or escalation of threats
• Minimum 2-4 years experience in a SOC, security operations, or analyst role
• Hands‑on experience with SIEM and endpoint security platforms
• Exposure to MITRE ATT&CK framework
• Rapid7 knowledge is desirable.
• Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

Benefits

Additional Information

Job Purpose: The Cybersecurity Analyst is responsible for monitoring, analysing, and responding to security events and incidents to protect the organisation from cyber threats. The role operates within the security operations function and supports continuous improvement of detection and response capabilities.

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