Security Analyst

Experis; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A cybersecurity consultancy in London is seeking a Security Analyst for a 3-month role with potential extensions. The position involves supporting cyber operations, coordinating vulnerability assessments, and ensuring compliance with security frameworks. Candidates should have hands-on experience with PAM solutions, SIEM tools, and knowledge of security operations. This hybrid role offers competitive compensation of £400 per day inside IR35.

Qualifications

• Experience administrating PAM solutions such as CyberArk is mandatory.
• Working understanding of security operations and incident response.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 and Azure AD.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support cyber requests using predefined processes.
• Monitor and analyse alerts from various security tools.
• Participate in change management for security risks.

Skills

Experience using SIEM and security tooling

Hands-on experience with LogRhythm

Experience administrating PAM solutions (CyberArk)

Understanding of NCSC cyber security principles

Education

Relevant certifications (e.g., Security+, CySA+, CISSP)

Tools

LogRhythm

Target CyberArk

Job description

Overview

Security Analyst – 3 months with extensions | London – hybrid | £400 per day inside IR35 (Umbrella only)

The role is part of the Cyber Operations workstream. You will report to the Operational Cyber Security Architect and support BAU cyber activities across the organisation. You will help detect, respond to, and manage cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and operational risks. The role is hands-on and suited to someone who is proactive, curious, and eager to protect the clients digital estate.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and supporting cyber requests, using predefined playbooks and processes
• Supporting vulnerability identification, triage, and remediation, including follow-up with relevant technical teams
• Monitoring and analysing alerts and logs from LogRhythm, CyberArk, Semperis and other security tools (experience with other cyber tools would also suffice)
• Participating in the change management process to ensure proposed changes are reviewed for security risk
• Contributing to penetration testing planning, coordination and tracking of remediation
• Maintaining risk logs and status dashboards for security findings and control effectiveness
• Supporting reviews of cloud and on-premises systems to validate secure configurations
• Conducting general risk assessments of new applications or tools being used within the organisation
• Experience in co-ordination of the requirements to meet ISO27001 & the Cyber Essentials+ certification
• Administrative requirements of PAM tool (CyberArk)

Experience

• Experience administrating PAM solutions, such as CyberArk – MANDATORY
• Working understanding of security operations, threat detection, and incident response
• Experience using SIEM and security tooling for triage and log analysis
• Experience tracking and managing vulnerabilities using industry frameworks
• Familiarity with enterprise systems including Microsoft 365 and Azure AD
• Experience working in a digital service or infrastructure team undergoing change
• Experience engaging across teams to investigate issues and improve controls

Technical

• Hands-on experience with tools such as LogRhythm, Semperis
• Experience administrating PAM solutions, such as CyberArk
• Understanding of NCSC cyber security principles and good practice
• Familiarity with change and configuration management from a cyber perspective
• Working knowledge of ISO 27001 or NIST standards
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Security+, CySA+, CISSP) are desirable