Cyber Security Analyst

Doctor Care Anywhere; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital healthcare provider in Greater London seeks a Cyber Security Analyst to protect digital assets and patient data. The ideal candidate will have 4-5 years of relevant experience, monitoring security alerts, and conducting incident response in a fast-paced environment. Strong skills in Microsoft security tools and cloud security concepts are essential. This full-time role offers benefits like a company bonus, hybrid working, and development opportunities.

Benefits

Company Bonus

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Birthday Day Off

Buy up to 5 additional annual leave days

Bike2Work Scheme

Hybrid Working

Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 4-5 years experience in Cyber Security Analyst or SOC Analyst role.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft security tools.
• Experience with incident response and vulnerability management.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyse and respond to security alerts.
• Support vulnerability management and incident response.
• Maintain dashboards and metrics on cyber activity.

Skills

Microsoft security tools

Incident response

Vulnerability management

Log analysis

KQL querying

Education

Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC-200)

CompTIA CySA (Cybersecurity Analyst)

CompTIA Security (SY0-701)

Tools

Microsoft Defender 365

Azure

PowerShell

Python

Job description

Description

Thanks for stopping by! Were Doctor Care Anywhere: a leading digital platform with a clear vision to be the primary care provider of choice for digital healthcare and that all starts with our brilliant team. We are the UK's largest private provider of telehealth services. We work with insurers, healthcare providers and corporate customers to provide healthcare services to more than 2 million patients every year. From doctors and designers to software developers and marketers were proud of our people who love working together to enhance patient experiences for the better. Its why every year we help over 2 million people speak to a GP or ACP by video or phone anywhere in the world. Our story started back in 2013 and as we continue to grow we’re looking for the very best talent to help us achieve our ambitious goals. If you’re highly motivated and would love to work with us as we continue to grow then we would love to hear from you.

Your new role : The Cyber Security Analyst will play a key role in protecting DCAs digital assets, patient data and cloud infrastructure. Working within the Digital Security team you’ll monitor, analyse and respond to security alerts across Microsoft Defender 365, Sentinel, Azure and other core systems. You’ll support vulnerability management, incident response and continuous improvement of our ISO 27001:2022-aligned Information Security Management System (ISMS).

This is a hands-on role ideal for someone with 4-5 years experience in a similar position who thrives in a fast-paced cloud-first environment and enjoys working collaboratively across technology and business teams. We don’t just safeguard data – we safeguard the digital heartbeat of healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Review and triage alerts from Microsoft Defender 365, Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Office 365, Sentinel and related security platforms.
• Conduct initial investigation, analysis and escalation of potential incidents.
• Maintain dashboards, reports and metrics on cyber activity and response times.
• Support the Head of Digital Security during security incidents and investigations.
• Perform root cause analysis and document findings in line with ACPO guidelines and internal CAR (Corrective Action Record) processes.
• Liaise with external partners (e.g. Microsoft, NCSC) during threat events.
• Review vulnerability data from Defender for Endpoint, Rapid7 and Azure tools.
• Support remediation tracking through Jira workflows.
• Assist in planning and validating annual penetration tests and follow-up activities.
• Support ISO 27001:2022 control monitoring and evidence collection.
• Contribute to internal audits, awareness campaigns and phishing simulations.
• Assist with Data Security Posture Management and Purview monitoring.
• Proactively suggest improvements to automation, alerting and response processes.
• Help refine KQL queries and Sentinel playbooks to improve detection capability.
• Support secure configuration reviews and cloud posture assessments.

Who You Are

• 4-5 years experience in a Cyber Security Analyst or SOC Analyst role.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft security tools (Defender 365, Sentinel, Entra ID, Intune).
• Familiarity with Azure environments and cloud security concepts.
• Experience with incident response and vulnerability management processes.
• Understanding of ISO/IEC 27001:2022, NCSC guidance and UK GDPR principles.
• Proficient in log analysis, KQL querying and security reporting.
• Excellent analytical documentation and communication skills.
• Experience with scripting (PowerShell or Python) for automation.
• Familiarity with UK healthcare regulatory frameworks (CQC, GDPR and DSPT).

Qualifications & Certifications

Required / Strongly Preferred :

• Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC-200)
• CompTIA CySA (Cybersecurity Analyst)
• CompTIA Security (SY0-701) or (ISC)2 SSCP (Systems Security Certified Practitioner)

Nice to Have :

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)
• GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) or GIAC GX-IH
• NCSC-Assured Incident Response or Security Operations Training
• CREST Practitioner Security Analyst (CPSA)

Benefits

We understand the importance of good health and happiness for our patients and our team is just the same. You should expect to be as supported and valued being a member of our team and have the freedom to make the most of your role and career with us! When you are part of the team you will have access to:

• Doctor Care Anywhere subscription: For you and 5 of your loved ones - health consultations on the go
• Company Bonus : We love rewarding our team for their dedication and achievements.
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Birthday Day Off
• Buy up to 5 days of additional annual leave (FTE)
• Bike2Work Scheme
• Cross-Team Collaboration Opportunities
• Hybrid Working: Agile and autonomous hybrid work environment
• Development Opportunities

Required Experience: IC

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1