Cyber Defence Analyst - Hybrid/Remote-Ready

Cyber UK; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Occupational pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Health and wellbeing services

Job summary

A cybersecurity firm in Belfast is looking for a Cyber Defence Analyst to join their Information Security team. The role involves responding to security incidents, collaborating across teams, and maintaining a robust cyber defence posture. Ideal candidates will have at least 1+ years in security operations, an analytical mindset, and knowledge of cyber-defence technologies. The company offers flexible working options, comprehensive health benefits, and a commitment to continuous professional development.

Qualifications

• At least 1+ years of experience in a security operations or similar technical security role.
• Operational-level experience in Security engineering, Incident response, Threat intelligence management.
• In-depth understanding of networking and routing protocols.

Responsibilities

• Investigate Level 2 escalated events to identify potential incidents.
• Respond to inbound queries to the information-security mailbox.
• Assist with the implementation of new and existing cyber-defence processes.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Incident response

Communication skills

Cyber-defence technology

Collaboration

Education

University-level degree in Information Security or related field

Industry-recognised certifications (CISSP, CEH, etc.)

Tools

SIEM solutions

Endpoint protection tools

IDS/IPS

Job description

A cybersecurity firm in Belfast is looking for a Cyber Defence Analyst to join their Information Security team. The role involves responding to security incidents, collaborating across teams, and maintaining a robust cyber defence posture. Ideal candidates will have at least 1+ years in security operations, an analytical mindset, and knowledge of cyber-defence technologies. The company offers flexible working options, comprehensive health benefits, and a commitment to continuous professional development.