Security Analyst

NatWest Group; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading banking institution in Edinburgh is seeking a Security Analyst to lead incident response efforts and conduct in-depth threat analysis. This role requires expertise in security incident management and a proactive mindset. You will collaborate with various teams to enhance security awareness and resilience while following a phased hybrid working model. Competitive compensation and career advancement opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in security incident and event management (SIEM).
• Deep understanding of network protocols and malware analysis techniques.
• Strong problem-solving skills and strategic thinking.

Responsibilities

• Lead incident response efforts, coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Conduct in-depth threat analysis and root cause investigations.
• Develop and refine detection and response playbooks.

Skills

Incident response leadership

Threat detection expertise

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication

Proactive mindset

Tools

SIEM tools

Threat intelligence platforms

Network protocols knowledge

Job description

Overview

Join us as a Security Analyst. This is an opportunity for a driven analyst to take on an exciting new career challenge. You will be able to build and maintain a wide network of stakeholders of varying degrees of seniority. It's a chance to have a tangible effect on our function, put your existing skills to the test and advance your career. This role follows a phased hybrid working model: you'll be based in the office full-time for the first 3 months, then 4 days per week for the following 3 months, and from month 7 onwards, you'll work in the office 3 days per week.

What you'll do

• Lead incident response efforts, coordinating across teams and ensuring timely, effective resolution
• Conduct in-depth threat analysis and root cause investigations, producing actionable intelligence and recommendations
• Develop and refine detection and response playbooks, ensuring alignment with evolving threat landscapes
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior analysts and team members
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the business to improve security awareness and resilience
• Drive continuous improvement in monitoring, alerting, and response capabilities
• Represent the security function in cross-functional projects and governance forums

The skills you\'ll need

We\'re looking for a highly capable and experienced security analyst with a strong background in incident response, threat detection, and security operations.

• Proven experience in security incident and event management (SIEM), with the ability to lead complex investigations
• Deep understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S), intrusion detection, and malware analysis techniques
• Experience with threat intelligence platforms and applying threat intel to improve detection and response
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and act tactically
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
• A proactive mindset and a passion for staying ahead of emerging threats and technologies

Hours: 35

Job Posting Closing Date: 18/09/2025

Ways of Working: Hybrid