Cyber Security Analyst

Lorien; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment firm is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst in Manchester to protect their digital assets against cyber threats. This hands-on role involves managing security incidents and contributing to the organization's cyber defence strategy. The ideal candidate will have experience in Infrastructure support and knowledge of emerging cyber threats. The position offers a salary of up to GBP50,000 along with a hybrid working model and additional benefits.

Benefits

Salary up to GBP50,000 + bonus

Hybrid working model (2 days onsite)

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Opportunity in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a SOC/Security team preferred.
• Strong understanding of endpoint and email security tooling.
• Ability to tune SIEM alerts and support incident management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and remediate security incidents.
• Contribute to post-incident investigations.
• Support the deployment of security tooling.

Skills

Infrastructure support experience

Microsoft O365/Azure Security

Familiarity with SIEM tools

Knowledge of cyber threats

Vulnerability identification and remediation

Job description

Overview

Cyber Security Analyst – Manchester – GBP50,000

The Company: Lorien are working in partnership with a leading name in Manchester. With a strong focus on protecting their digital estate, they're now looking to hire a Cyber Security Analyst to help strengthen their InfoSec capabilities and ensure resilience against cyber threats.

Responsibilities

• This is a hands–on role focused on protecting the organisation's network and systems from cyber–attacks. You'll be responsible for managing and remediating security incidents, tuning SIEM alerts, supporting endpoint detection and response tooling, and contributing to post–incident investigations.
• You'll also play a key role in vulnerability management, security reporting, and supporting the deployment and maintenance of security tooling across the estate.
• Working closely with the IT Security & Compliance Manager, you'll help shape the business's cyber defence strategy and educate stakeholders on best practices.

Skill Requirements

• Experience in Infrastructure support or working within a SOC/Security team
• Strong understanding of Microsoft O365/Azure Security, endpoint and email security tooling
• Familiarity with SIEM tools and IT Service Management platforms
• Knowledge of current and emerging cyber threats and security technologies
• Experience with vulnerability identification and remediation

Benefits

• Salary up to GBP50,000 + bonus
• Hybrid working model (2 days onsite in Manchester)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Flexible working hours
• Opportunity to work in a fast–paced, high–impact environment

If this sounds like something you'd be interested in, submit your application to be considered. Interviews will be scheduled over the coming weeks.

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG – The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.