IT Cyber Security Analyst

Centre People; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services firm in London is seeking an IT Cyber Security Analyst to support proactive defense strategies by identifying and analyzing cyber threats. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in threat intelligence and strong analytical skills, with familiarity in security tools. This role is office-based with a salary of up to £54k, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in threat intelligence, cybersecurity operations, or penetration testing.
• Experience producing threat reports and briefings.
• High integrity with sensitive information handling.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze global threat landscape to identify emerging risks.
• Collaborate with Red Team and Blue Team using BAS platforms.
• Conduct threat modeling of threat actors.

Skills

Threat intelligence analysis

Collaboration across teams

Analytical skills

Familiarity with security tools

Experience with penetration testing tools

Strong understanding of TTPs

Business level fluency in English

Cultural understanding (Japanese, Cantonese, Mandarin)

Tools

Metasploit Framework

Burp Suite

Kali Linux

Breach and Attack Simulation platforms

Job description

A highly successful IT and telecommunications services company is currently recruiting an IT Cyber Security Analyst (Threat Intelligence Analyst) to work at their clients site in London. In this role, you will be responsible for identifying, analysing, and communicating cyber threats to support proactive defence strategies. The ideal candidate should have expertise in threat intelligence analysis, collaboration across teams, familiarity with security tools, and strong analytical skills.

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Eligibility

• Eligible visa: Permanent residence, Spouse, Partner, Working holiday, Graduate
• Not eligible: Student visa, Requiring visa sponsorship
• WORK TYPE: office-based
• VISA SUPPORT: No

TYPE: 6 months rolling contract, full-time
WORKING HOURS: Mon-Fri 9:00-17:00
SALARY: up to £54k, depending on experience
START: Nov-Dec 2025
LOCATION: London (office-based)

Cyber Security Analyst Main Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyse the global threat landscape to identify emerging risks, adversary tactics, and trends relevant to the organization's business and technology environment
• Collaborate with Red Team, Blue Team, and Penetration Testing teams to integrate threat intelligence into testing scenarios using Breach & Attack Simulation (BAS) platforms and enhance defensive strategies
• Act as a liaison between threat intelligence and offensive security teams to ensure alignment on threat modelling and adversary simulation exercises
• Support threat hunting activities by providing contextual intelligence and working alongside hunt team members
• Conduct threat modelling of threat actors, including their capabilities, motivations, and potential impact
• Leverage the MITRE ATT&CK framework to map threat actor behaviours and support detection engineering
• Develop and maintain threat profiles, attack surface assessments, and adversary emulation plans
• Collaborate with global stakeholders across regions (Japan, EMEA, Americas, APAC, India) to align threat intelligence requirements, deliverables, and operational priorities
• Deliver timely, high-quality threat briefings and risk assessments to operational stakeholders
• Drive continuous improvement of threat intelligence processes, tooling, and automation
• Participate in incident response investigations, providing threat context and attribution support
• Maintain awareness of global regulatory and compliance requirements related to threat intelligence and offensive security operations
• Handle ad hoc requests from your line manager

Cyber Security Analyst Ideal Candidate

• At least 5 years of experience in threat intelligence, cybersecurity operations, or penetration testing
• Ability to collaborate across technical teams, including Red/Blue teams and SOC
• Familiarity with threat intelligence platforms (TIPs), SIEMs, and threat data enrichment tools
• Experience using Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) platforms
• Strong understanding of adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), MITRE ATT&CK framework, and threat modelling
• Hands‑on experience with penetration testing tools such as Metasploit Framework, Burp Suite, Kali Linux, and Pentera
• Experience producing threat reports and briefings
• Business level fluency in English
• Japanese, Cantonese, Mandarin language would be advantageous due to the culture understanding
• Analytical and detail‑oriented with a strong sense of curiosity
• Collaborative and team‑focused, with a proactive approach to cross‑functional engagement
• Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• High integrity and discretion when handling sensitive information
• Strong cultural awareness and ability to work effectively in a global organization
• A calm approach, with the ability to perform well under pressure

All applicants for the Cyber Security Analyst must have the right to work in the country as the Company is not able to offer visa support.