Cyber Security Analyst

Thales; Reading; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology provider in Reading is seeking a skilled Cyber Security Analyst to join its CSOC Team. The candidate should have strong expertise in SIEM, SOAR, and digital forensics. Responsibilities include analyzing security incidents and providing counter-measures to reduce cyber risk. This role offers hybrid working conditions and requires a proactive approach to cyber threats.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Cyber Security Analyst.
• Knowledge of digital forensics tools and processes.
• Familiarity with ethical hacking methods.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and investigate cyber security events.
• Perform digital forensics investigations.
• Manage escalated security incidents.

Skills

Cyber Security Analysis

Digital Forensics

SIEM Tools

Penetration Testing

Incident Management

Collaboration Tools

Tools

SOAR Platforms

MITRE ATT&CK Framework

Job description

Overview

Thales UK is seeking a skilled Cyber Security Analyst to join its CSOC Team, supporting both Thales UK operations and its customers. The successful candidate will possess strong technical expertise across enterprise security technologies — including SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and Threat Intelligence platforms — and a deep understanding of how to protect complex corporate environments against sophisticated adversaries. This role demands a proactive Analyst who can anticipate, detect, and respond to evolving cyber threats, contributing to Thales’ mission to safeguard critical information and systems.

Primary Location

UK South - Reading (hybrid working)

Responsibilities

• Cyber security event analysis and investigation
• Digital forensics investigation applying good practice guidelines
• Manage escalated security incidents through the incident response process to closure
• Identify and understand security log sources to support creation and improvement for alerting on abnormal activity and to minimise false positives
• Use analysis tools to identify data related to security incidents and root cause
• Effectively communicate to appropriate escalation points
• Research and advise on appropriate security counter-measures to reduce cyber risk
• Apply appropriate urgency and action depending on data sensitivity
• Participate in knowledge sharing and incident response exercises
• Assess current cyber threats intelligence, security vulnerabilities and define actions

Required Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Experience as a Cyber Security Analyst
• Digital forensics tools, processes and good practice
• Knowledge of and experience using SIEM tools
• Familiar with methods for ethical security penetration testing
• Familiar with the common compromise tools and techniques
• IS and security process experience, including change and incident management
• IS infrastructure, internet, networking, and computer knowledge
• Systems administration
• Collaboration tools and operating in a distributed team

Desirable Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Creation and maintenance of SOC processes and procedures
• Experience implementing SOAR platforms and automation workflows.
• Understanding of the MITRE ATT&CK framework and its practical application.
• Relevant professional cyber security qualifications
• Programming skills
• Experienced intrusion detection and vulnerability analysis
• Cyber security risk assessment

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In line with Thales\' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.

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