Cyber Security Analyst

Computer Network Defence Ltd; Andover; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in Andover is seeking an experienced Security Analyst to enhance their internal team. The role involves delivering thorough security analysis and engaging with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates should have experience with SIEM tools and a proactive approach to security enhancement. Enjoy a favorable work-life balance with a great shift pattern and numerous days off.

Qualifications

• Experience working with SIEM tools such as ArcSight, Splunk, LogRhythm, or AlienVault.
• Understanding of how to get the best from available tooling.
• Exposure to building capability and consulting with customers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver thorough security analysis.
• Push for improvements in monitoring capability.
• Engage with various stakeholders about technical issues.
• Suggest ideas for internal security improvements.
• Be proactive in addressing client requirements.

Skills

Experience with SIEM tools

Understanding of tooling usage

Ability in engineering or GRC

Capability building with customers

Knowledge of SOC processes

Point of escalation for juniors

Job description

Overview

CND are looking to bolster our internal team with another experienced Security Analyst. At CND, we pride ourselves on our unique culture focused on employee wellbeing. We ensure that our staff feel valued and are able to bring their best selves to work every day. This role offers a great shift pattern, ensuring you regularly have 5 days off and at least 2 weekends off per month.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent and thorough security analysis, taking SIEM output and actioning it accordingly.
• Push for improvements across the overall monitoring capability.
• Engage with a wide range of stakeholders, with varying levels of technical understanding.
• Be flexible on location; some of our clients will need provision on site, balanced to ensure your wellbeing.
• Suggest ideas for improving CND’s own internal security posture.
• Be proactive with client requirements, offering guidance and input to highly technical challenges.

Essential Skills

• Experience working with SIEM tools such as ArcSight, Splunk, LogRhythm, or AlienVault.
• Understanding of how to get the best from available tooling.
• Ability to lean into other areas of your capability, whether this is engineering or GRC.
• Exposure to building capability and consulting with customers to change their environment.
• Knowledge of process and procedure/playbook development in a SOC is desirable.
• Confidence in being the point of escalation for junior staff and taking an event through an investigation into response.