Lead Security Analyst — Global Threat Defender & Mentor

MCS Group; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global organisation in Belfast is seeking a Lead Security Analyst for its Global Security Operations team. This role involves mentoring a security operations team, enhancing detection capabilities, and leading incident response efforts. The ideal candidate should possess strong cybersecurity knowledge, leadership abilities, and analytical skills. This position offers the chance to shape best practices within a critical function of the company.

Qualifications

• Strong command of cybersecurity principles, technologies, and methodologies.
• Ability to lead and inspire a team of analysts.
• Capable of operating confidently in complex, fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day guidance to the security operations team.
• Oversee the investigation and resolution of security incidents.
• Refine security tools and develop new detection logic.
• Support data loss prevention initiatives and compliance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to implement configuration changes.
• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of the evolving threat landscape.

Skills

Cybersecurity principles

Leadership

Incident response

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Job description

A leading global organisation in Belfast is seeking a Lead Security Analyst for its Global Security Operations team. This role involves mentoring a security operations team, enhancing detection capabilities, and leading incident response efforts. The ideal candidate should possess strong cybersecurity knowledge, leadership abilities, and analytical skills. This position offers the chance to shape best practices within a critical function of the company.