Cyber Security Analyst Tier 2

Littlefish Group; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training via Littlefish Academy

£1,000 referral bonus

LinkedIn Learning access

Healthcare cash plan

Casual dress policy

Company pension

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Littlefish Group is seeking a Tier 2 Cyber Security Analyst to join our Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) in a hybrid role based in Nottingham or Sheffield. You will investigate verified security incidents, support customers during security events, and help improve our security operations capability.

You will mentor Tier 1 analysts, handle advanced threat triage, and collaborate on detection rules and playbooks to strengthen client defenses.

Qualifications

• Proven experience within a Security Operations Centre or similar cyber security role.
• Experience investigating and responding to cyber security incidents within agreed SLAs.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM, EDR and email security technologies.
• Experience mentoring or supporting analysts at different stages of their careers.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and investigate alerts generated by SIEM platforms.
• Perform advanced threat triage, analysis and response activities.
• Support incident response investigations and root cause analysis.
• Act as escalation point and mentor for Tier 1 analysts.
• Conduct security posture assessments across endpoints, email, identity and cloud environments.
• Communicate security incidents and technical information clearly to customers.
• Analyse emerging cyber threats and recommend mitigations.
• Enhance security playbooks, processes and response procedures.
• Help ensure integrity and security of customer infrastructure and data.

Skills

SOC experience

Threat analysis

Incident response

Mentoring

Education

Tools

SIEM

EDR

Email security

Job description

• Work location: Nottingham or Sheffield (hybrid)
• Working hours 4 on days – 4 off days 12-hour shifts days and nights
• Must be eligible for SC Clearance (UK resident for the last 5 years) and NPPV2 clearance

Here at Littlefish, we look for people who can make a real difference and become a giant slayer. As the world around us continues to change, we look for people who grab that change with optimism and excitement. These are the passionate and high performing people who enjoy and thrive on thinking outside the box.

Our current employees are the giant slayers who have made Littlefish who we are today, and you will be the future employees who continue to add the drive, passion, and add to our skills and experience as we see Littlefish grow.

The role and what you’ll be getting up to on a day to day basis:

At Littlefish, we're passionate about helping our customers stay secure in an increasingly complex cyber landscape. We're looking for an experienced Cyber Security Analyst Tier 2 to join our Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC), providing advanced threat detection, investigation and response services while acting as an escalation point for our Tier 1 analysts.

As a Tier 2 Cyber Security Analyst, you'll be a key member of the CSOC team, responsible for investigating verified security incidents, supporting customers through security events, and helping to continuously improve our security operations capability.

Key responsibilities include:

• Monitoring and investigating alerts generated by our SIEM platforms
• Performing advanced threat triage, analysis and response activities
• Supporting incident response investigations and root cause analysis
• Acting as an escalation point and mentor for Tier 1 analysts
• Conducting security posture assessments across endpoint, email, identity and cloud environments
• Communicating security incidents and technical information to customers in a clear and understandable way
• Analysing emerging cyber threats and recommending mitigation strategies
• Enhancing security playbooks, processes and response procedures
• Helping ensure the integrity and security of customer infrastructure and data through a layered security approach

We need a candidate with:

• Proven experience within a Security Operations Centre or similar cyber security role
• Experience investigating and responding to cyber security incidents within agreed SLAs
• Hands-on experience with SIEM, EDR and email security technologies
• Experience mentoring or supporting analysts at different stages of their careers
• A strong understanding of cyber threats, attack techniques and compromise methods
• Knowledge of server, endpoint and network technologies
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive mindset with a passion for cyber security and continuous learning

It would be great if you also have:

• Experience working as an Incident Responder
• Experience developing detection rules, automation workflows or SOAR playbooks
• Knowledge of vulnerability management and remediation processes
• Understanding of HMG security standards and processes
• Microsoft certifications such as SC-200, SC-100, AZ-500 or MS-500
• SANS certifications including GSOC, GMON, GCED or GCDA

What can we offer you?

• Through our one of a kind training programme, the Littlefish Academy, you can increase your earnings by £4,500
• Referral bonus scheme of £1000 when you successfully refer a friend.
• Access to our LinkedIn Learning platform, with over 16000 expert-led online tutorials to enhance and achieve your personal and professional goals.
• Healthcare cash plan. This will give you access to online GP appointments, 24/7 access to qualified counsellors and cash back against a range of general healthcare
• Casual dress policy
• Company Pension Scheme
• Company social events
• 25 days annual leave plus public / bank holidays
• Purchase of annual leave scheme

Life at Littlefish:

Our company values shape who we are as a business, what we stand for and how we work. Hiring people with our values at heart, is very important as we see Littlefish grow.

I am High Performing-

I like to raise the bar, we look at creating opportunities to increase quality and improve efficiency, we strive for service excellence.

I am Passionate-

We build team success and celebrate them together, I am enthusiastic and energetic, I care about the people I work with and we support one another.

I Have a Can-Do Attitude

I am not afraid to step outside my comfort zone, we are not afraid to challenge status quo, we get stuff done!

I am Cyber Conscious

I am vigilant, responsible, and proactive in protecting our people, customers and organisation from Cyber threats.

Here at Littlefish we aim to be somewhere everyone can be themselves. We are committed to encouraging a diverse and inclusive community where everyone irrespective of who they are, or their background, can feel equal and supported.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Please get in touch if you are concerned about any difficulties you may face during your recruitment process, so we adjust accordingly.

Part of our application process includes a set of ED&I (Equality, diversity and inclusion) questions. Please note, each question has a ‘prefer not to say ‘option).