Security Analyst

NatWest Group; Gogar; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a skilled Security Analyst to lead the identification and resolution of security threats. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in incident management, expertise in network protocols, and excellent communication skills. This hybrid role offers opportunities for continuous improvement and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in security incident and event management (SIEM), leading complex investigations.
• Deep understanding of network protocols and malware analysis techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the identification, triage, and resolution of security threats.
• Conduct threat analysis and root cause investigations.
• Develop detection and response playbooks.
• Provide mentorship to junior analysts.

Skills

Security incident and event management (SIEM)

Network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S)

Intrusion detection

Malware analysis techniques

Threat intelligence platforms

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Join us as a Security Analyst

• This is an opportunity for a driven analyst to take on an exciting new career challenge
• You’ll 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

As a Security Analyst, you’ll lead the identification, triage, and resolution of sophisticated security threats and incidents. You’ll act as a subject matter expert, providing technical leadership during critical events and ensuring that lessons learned are embedded into future operations.

You’ll also:

• 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.

Additionally, you’ll need:

• 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