Security Analyst

Perfect People; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing investment in certifications and training

Join a high-performing global team

Career paths into senior technical roles

Funded training

Job summary

A leading global managed service provider is looking for a Cyber Security Analyst to join their security team in South East England. You will lead cyber security incident investigations, perform threat hunting, and manage vulnerability assessments. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in cyber security and relevant industry certifications. This hybrid role allows for work flexibility and offers excellent salary along with benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in technical cyber security roles required.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Security Stack and other leading tools.
• Industry certifications like Security+, ISC2 CC, or Cisco are a must.
• Hands-on with Microsoft Security Stack & other leading tools.
• Knowledge of frameworks: ISO27001, NIST, SOC2, Cyber Essentials Plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and investigate cyber security incidents.
• Perform proactive threat hunting and triage alerts.
• Manage vulnerability assessments and drive remediation.
• Support Zero Trust, GRC initiatives, and compliance reporting.
• Mentor junior analysts and help shape the security function.

Skills

Industry certs (Security+, ISC2 CC, Cisco, or equivalent)

3+ years in technical cyber security roles

Hands-on with Microsoft Security Stack & other leading tools

Knowledge of frameworks: ISO27001, NIST, SOC2

Proactive threat hunting

Tools

Microsoft Security Stack

SIEM tools

Job description

This range is provided by Perfect People. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Overview

Managing Director - Perfect People - Professional Services and Recruitment Partner for the IT Channel

Security Analyst

Hybrid (Choice of multiple offices in the South East of England 2 days a week)

Salary excellent, plus bonus, benefits and funded training.

Our client, a leading global MSP, is looking for a Cyber Security Analyst to strengthen their growing security team. This is a hands-on role where you’ll work across diverse client environments, tackling real-world cyber threats while building your expertise in advanced security tools and frameworks.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and investigate cyber security incidents.
• Perform proactive threat hunting and triage alerts.
• Manage vulnerability assessments and drive remediation.
• Support Zero Trust, GRC initiatives, and compliance reporting.
• Mentor junior analysts and help shape the security function.

What We’re Looking For

• Industry certs (Security+, ISC2 CC, Cisco, or equivalent).
• Progress toward Microsoft security certifications (AZ-900, SC-200, SC-500; SC-100 ideal).
• 3+ years in technical cyber security roles.
• Hands-on with Microsoft Security Stack & other leading tools.
• Knowledge of frameworks: ISO27001, NIST, SOC2, Cyber Essentials Plus.

Why Apply?

• Join a high-performing, global MSP at the cutting edge of security.
• Work with enterprise clients and complex environments.
• Career paths into senior technical & architectural roles.
• Ongoing investment in certifications and training.
• Cross train into Infosec

Interested? Apply now to take your cyber career to the next level with our client.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

• Analyst and Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting
• Computer and Network Security

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