Cyber Security Analyst - Networks & Infrastructure (Tier 2)

National health service; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment and Retention Premia (RRP)

Job summary

NHS England is seeking a Security Advisor/Analyst to join its Security Operations team. The role emphasizes monitoring, analysing and responding to network threats, with responsibilities spanning mentoring, incident escalation and threat research.

The post includes advanced use of SIEM and XDR platforms, overseeing infrastructure security, and providing technical support to NHS organisations. Candidates should have a post-graduate degree in cyber security and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Post-graduate level degree in Cyber Security or equivalent.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Essential knowledge of monitoring, analysing and responding to network threats.

Responsibilities

• Act as a Tier 2 infrastructures and networks analyst for the Security Operations team.
• Depute for Senior Analysts in their absence.
• Act as escalation point for Tier 1 Analysts for incidents and investigations.
• Mentor Tier 1 Analysts to support growth and development.
• Keep up to date with latest security developments and emerging cyber threats.
• Use SIEMs and XDR platforms to identify threat patterns and vulnerabilities.
• Assist investigations of triggered security alerts.
• Refine Use Cases and improve overall security posture.
• Provide technical support to NHS organisations in investigating Infrastructure and Networks incidents.

Skills

Tier 2 analyst

SIEM

XDR platforms

ISOC

Endpoint security

Cyber security

Education

Post-graduate degree in Cyber Security

Tools

SIEM platforms

Threat intelligence platforms

Job description

NHS England is seeking a Security Advisor/Analyst to join its Security Operations team. The role emphasizes monitoring, analysing and responding to network threats, with responsibilities spanning mentoring, incident escalation and threat research.

The post includes advanced use of SIEM and XDR platforms, overseeing infrastructure security, and providing technical support to NHS organisations. Candidates should have a post-graduate degree in cyber security and ongoing professional development.