Hybrid SOC Cyber Security Analyst (Tier 1) Threat Detection

Gamma; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + birthday

Subsidised private medical insurance

5.1% matched pension contributions

Enhanced parental leave

Life assurance and income protection

Share save and incentive plans

Electric Vehicle and Cycle scheme

Employee discounts

Volunteer day

Job summary

Gamma in Glasgow is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst - Tier 1 to join our Security Operations Centre. You will monitor and respond to cybersecurity incidents, analyze threats, and help strengthen our customers' security posture in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The role involves using SIEM tools to triage alerts, investigate breaches, document actions, and work with internal teams and clients to improve detection and response.

Qualifications

• Experience in cybersecurity principles, attack detection, incident response, and security frameworks.
• Understanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, VPNs, firewalls, and threat intelligence models.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Demonstrable experience in conveying complex security concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Knowledge of cloud security principles and hybrid cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Use SIEM tools to monitor and analyse security alerts, conduct initial triage, and investigate security breaches.
• Handle and expedite security incidents effectively, ensuring swift resolution and minimal impact.
• Address security-related queries, elevate critical issues, and provide expert guidance to customers.
• Maintain clear records of incidents, actions taken, and resolutions, following company protocols.
• Assist in tuning security measures, developing use cases, and improving detection capabilities.
• Work closely with internal teams and external customers to enhance security protocols and response strategies.
• Stay up to date with emerging cyber threats, new attack techniques, and industry best practices.

Skills

Cybersecurity principles

Threat detection

Incident response

Networking fundamentals

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder communication

Windows & Linux

Tools

QRadar

Azure Sentinel

Elastic SIEM

Job description

Gamma in Glasgow is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst - Tier 1 to join our Security Operations Centre. You will monitor and respond to cybersecurity incidents, analyze threats, and help strengthen our customers' security posture in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The role involves using SIEM tools to triage alerts, investigate breaches, document actions, and work with internal teams and clients to improve detection and response.