Cyber Security Analyst

Spait Infotech; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Spait Infotech seeks a skilled cybersecurity analyst to monitor security alerts and events with SIEM tools, investigate threats, and coordinate remediation efforts. The role covers network defense, endpoint protection, vulnerability assessments, and incident response across Windows and Linux environments.

You will work with limited supervision, applying MITRE ATT&CK knowledge and cloud security fundamentals to strengthen the organization’s security posture in a UK-based setting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, threats, vulnerabilities and security controls.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM tools such as Splunk, IBM QRadar, or Microsoft Sentinel.
• Knowledge of network security, TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, firewalls, IDS, and IPS.
• Experience with endpoint security tools such as Microsoft Defender or CrowdStrike.
• Knowledge of vulnerability assessment tools such as Nessus, Qualys, or Rapid7.
• Understanding of Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Knowledge of incident response and security event investigation.
• Understanding of malware and phishing analysis.
• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK framework and threat intelligence.
• Basic knowledge of cloud security (AWS/Azure).
• Understanding of ISO 27001 and NIST security standards.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts, events, and logs using SIEM tools.
• Identify, analyze, and investigate potential security threats and incidents.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and coordinate remediation activities.
• Monitor network traffic for suspicious activities and unauthorized access.
• Investigate phishing emails, malware, ransomware, and endpoint security incidents.
• Support incident response, containment, and recovery activities.
• Coordinate with IT, infrastructure, network, and application teams to resolve security issues.

Skills

SIEM expertise

Threat detection

Endpoint security

Vulnerability assessment

MITRE ATT&CK

Cloud security basics

Tools

Splunk

IBM QRadar

Microsoft Sentinel

Nessus

Qualys

Rapid7

Job description

• Monitor security alerts, events, and logs using SIEM tools.
• Identify, analyze, and investigate potential security threats and incidents.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and coordinate remediation activities.
• Monitor network traffic for suspicious activities and unauthorized access.
• Investigate phishing emails, malware, ransomware, and endpoint security incidents.
• Support incident response, containment, and recovery activities.
• Manage and monitor security tools such as EDR, antivirus, firewalls, IDS, and IPS.
• Conduct security assessments of networks, servers, endpoints, and applications.
• Analyze threat intelligence, Indicators of Compromise (IOCs), and attack patterns.
• Identify security gaps and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
• Maintain security incident reports, documentation, and investigation records.
• Ensure compliance with information security policies and standards.
• Coordinate with IT, infrastructure, network, and application teams to resolve security issues.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, threats, vulnerabilities, and security controls.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM tools such as Splunk, IBM QRadar, or Microsoft Sentinel.
• Knowledge of network security, TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, firewalls, IDS, and IPS.
• Experience with endpoint security tools such as Microsoft Defender or CrowdStrike.
• Knowledge of vulnerability assessment tools such as Nessus, Qualys, or Rapid7.
• Understanding of Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Knowledge of incident response and security event investigation.
• Understanding of malware and phishing analysis.
• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK framework and threat intelligence.
• Basic knowledge of cloud security (AWS/Azure).
• Understanding of ISO 27001 and NIST security standards.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills.