Hybrid Cyber Security Analyst – Incident Response

PinkWorm Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

PinkWorm Recruitment is seeking a hands-on Cyber Security Analyst in London. You will monitor, investigate and respond to threats, working with internal teams and SOC providers to strengthen controls and security posture.

The role emphasizes ownership, proactive problem solving and clear communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Microsoft Defender, Entra ID and MS 365 security skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience investigating cyber security incidents, alerts and threats.
• Knowledge of MS 365 security technologies (Defender, Entra ID, Intune).
• Experience with email security and phishing investigations.
• Understanding of monitoring, detection and incident management.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, investigate and respond to security alerts and incidents.
• Identify threats, gather evidence and support remediation.
• Administer security platforms (Defender, Entra ID, Intune, Exchange).
• Collaborate with SOC providers for threat monitoring and response.
• Support vulnerability remediation and security control improvements.
• Promote phishing awareness and security best practices.

Skills

Threat detection

Incident response

Security monitoring

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

CompTIA Security+

Microsoft SC-200

Tools

Microsoft Defender

Entra ID

Intune

Exchange

Purview

Microsoft Sentinel

KQL

Job description

PinkWorm Recruitment is seeking a hands-on Cyber Security Analyst in London. You will monitor, investigate and respond to threats, working with internal teams and SOC providers to strengthen controls and security posture.

The role emphasizes ownership, proactive problem solving and clear communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Microsoft Defender, Entra ID and MS 365 security skills are essential.