Principal Cyber Security Incident Response Analyst

Akkodis; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the UK is seeking a Principal Cyber Security Incident Response Analyst to protect critical systems from threats. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in security monitoring and incident response, particularly in SOC settings. This role offers a hybrid work model requiring occasional in-office attendance in the West Midlands, and includes responsibilities such as leading investigations and mentoring junior analysts.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Cyber Incident Response Analyst in a senior role.
• Strong experience in security monitoring across systems, both cloud and on-premises.
• Proven leadership in incident response within SOC settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and mentorship to Analysts and Senior Analysts.
• Lead investigations and remediation efforts for cyber security incidents.
• Develop and improve documentation and reporting frameworks.

Skills

Leadership and mentoring

Security monitoring

Incident response experience

Communication skills

Tools

Cybersecurity tools

Job description

Principal Cyber Security Incident Response Analyst

60,000 – 70,000

Full Time / Permanent

West Midlands / Hybrid (1–2 days a month in the office ideally)

Overview

I am looking for a driven and experienced Principal Cyber Security Incident Response Analyst to join a large nationally recognised brand head quartered in the West Midlands.

As a Principal Cyber Security Incident Response Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in protecting critical systems, assets, and people from cyber security threats. You\'ll be part of a world–class team, working at the forefront of threat detection and response.

We are ideally looking for someone Midlands based who can be on site in Warwickshire 1–2 days a month on average.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and mentorship to Analysts and Senior Analysts, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous development.
• Drive the evolution and enhancement of the Cyber Security Incident Response function, ensuring the team consistently meets and exceeds key performance indicators.
• Lead investigations and remediation efforts for cyber security incidents and alerts across diverse sources, including network, endpoint, cloud environments, and threat intelligence feeds.
• Perform in–depth trend analysis to identify patterns and inform improvements in organisational controls and threat detection capabilities.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve documentation and reporting frameworks to support transparency, consistency, and strategic decision–making.

Experience required

• Previous experience in a similar Cyber Incident Response Analyst role, preferably in a senior or lead capacity.
• Strong experience in security monitoring across diverse systems and environments, including cloud and on–premises.
• Proven leadership in incident response within SOC settings.
• Deep understanding of the cyber threat landscape, attack vectors, and detection techniques.
• Proficient in cybersecurity tools, regulations, and compliance standards.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to convey technical insights to varied audiences.

Please apply via the link or contact (url removed) for more information

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