Cyber Security Analyst — Cloud Threat Hunter

Together - loans, mortgages & finance; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company based in Cheadle is looking for a Cyber Security Analyst. This role involves monitoring and investigating potential security issues using advanced technologies like Dark Trace and Splunk. Responsibilities include responding to security alerts, performing threat hunting, and creating dashboards for security metrics. Candidates should have expertise in intrusion detection, analytical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders. The company values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment.

Benefits

Free access to company holiday homes

Matched pension contribution

Health cash plan plus private medical insurance

Discretionary annual bonus

Local gym access

Bar/restaurant discounts

Qualifications

• Experience of threat hunting and packet capture analysis.
• Strong attention to detail to spot and investigate anomalous behavior.
• Demonstrable passion and enthusiasm for security.

Responsibilities

• Act as first responder to security alerts.
• Perform regular threat hunting across the organisation.
• Create and maintain security dashboards, reports, and metrics.

Skills

Knowledge of latest tech including Dark Trace and Splunk

Intrusion detection

Analytical mindset

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience with security tool sets (SIEM, EDR, NDR)

Job description

A financial services company based in Cheadle is looking for a Cyber Security Analyst. This role involves monitoring and investigating potential security issues using advanced technologies like Dark Trace and Splunk. Responsibilities include responding to security alerts, performing threat hunting, and creating dashboards for security metrics. Candidates should have expertise in intrusion detection, analytical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders. The company values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment.