Cyber Defence Analyst L2

Airbus; Newport; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cyber security firm is seeking a 2nd Line Analyst in Newport, UK. This role involves monitoring security operations, responding to incidents, and mentoring junior analysts. Candidates should have strong analytical skills and experience with tools like SANS SEC503. A commitment to teamwork and excellent time management are essential. This position offers development opportunities and attractive benefits, while requiring British citizenship and DV security clearance.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Attractive company pension scheme

Airbus Group success share scheme

Extensive range of additional benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in cyber security tools and operational tasks.
• Ability to support incident response lifecycle stages.
• Skill in interpreting multiple data sources.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and respond to security incidents effectively.
• Provide support through the Incident Response lifecycle.
• Analyse events and alarms using SOC tools.

Skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Teamwork

Report writing

Education

SANS SEC503 (GCIA)

SANS SEC504 (GCIH)

SANS FOR508 (GCFA)

Security Blue BTL1/BTL2

PJMR

CREST (Registered Intrusion Analyst – CRIA)

Job description

Airbus Protect is a European specialist in cyber security safety and sustainability services. Our mission is to protect governments, military and essential national infrastructure enterprises from cyber threats. We have over 1,800 experts across France, Germany, UK, the US and the Middle East.

The Role

An exciting opportunity for a 2nd Line Analyst in Newport. The Analyst is the escalation point for all SOC operational activity, responsible for the day‑to‑day monitoring of multiple security devices (SIEM, EDR, SOAR, etc.) and ensuring all customer SLAs are met.

Key duties include completing SOC operational tasks on time, updating and closing tickets with technical details, attending technical workshops, customer briefings/service reviews and presenting professional reports to key stakeholders. Excellent time management and teamwork are essential.

This position can offer you:

• Exciting development opportunities and perspectives within Airbus as a global player
• An attractive company pension scheme
• Airbus Group success share scheme
• An extensive range of additional benefits

Tasks and Accountabilities

• Analyse escalated events and alarms using the SOC toolset and heuristic guidance.
• Provide support across all stages of the Incident Response lifecycle (preparation, detection, analysis, containment, post‑incident activities).
• Ingest and interpret multiple data sources, turning findings into actionable use cases.
• Assist with triage, scoping and containment during incident response engagements.
• Mentor junior analysts and lead threat hunts.
• Act as a technical point of contact for customers.
• Maintain currency in cyber security concepts, tools and best practices for the Senior Cyber Defence Analyst L2 role.
• Conduct IOC searches and respond using predefined playbooks.
• Develop playbooks for junior analysts.
• Provide feedback and support within the first, second and third capabilities of the Airbus Protect Defence Team.
• Contribute to the Continual Service Improvement life cycle.

Required Experience

• SANS SEC503 (GCIA)
• SANS SEC504 (GCIH)
• SANS FOR508 (GCFA)
• Security Blue BTL1 / BTL2
• PJMR
• CREST (Registered Intrusion Analyst – CRIA)

Soft Skills / Qualifications

• Ability to present and write professional reports for key stakeholders.
• Good time management and ability to work as part of a team.

Location: Airbus Protect offices, Newport, South Wales. Occasional business travel within the UK and abroad. Positions are only open to sole British Citizens and require a minimum DV security clearance.

We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. We will never ask for any monetary payment during the recruitment process.

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