Security Analyst

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Security Analyst, where you'll play a crucial role in a 24/7 SOC environment. Utilize advanced cyber defense technology to protect SMB and Enterprise customers from cyber threats. Work alongside a dedicated team of security-cleared analysts and engineers, and enjoy a culture that values openness and ambition. You'll have opportunities for professional growth through certifications and paid study leave. With flexible working arrangements and a commitment to a healthy work-life balance, this role offers an exciting chance to make a real impact in the cybersecurity field.

Benefits

Extra days off for personal milestones

Private health insurance

Pension match and life assurance

Flexible working

Work from anywhere for up to 30 days

Regular social events

Electric car scheme

Personal growth development time

Qualifications

• Experience in security engineering or SOC, preferably within an MSSP.
• Good understanding of Microsoft Sentinel and Cloud Technologies.

Responsibilities

• Triage and investigate security incidents in Sentinel.
• Monitor and respond to SOC alerts.
• Communicate with clients during incidents.

Skills

Security engineering or SOC experience

Microsoft Sentinel

Microsoft Cloud Technologies

Linux & Windows OS

Network defense strategies

Knowledge of syslog and Event Viewer

NIST CVSS vulnerabilities and scoring

OS-specific log data analysis

Secure development principles and OWASP Top 10

Education

5 years of UK residence for HMG Security Clearance

Tools

Microsoft Sentinel

Linux OS

Windows OS

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Joining us as a Security Analyst, you will be working in a busy, 24/7 SOC, utilizing advanced enterprise-grade cyber defense technology. Our Managed Detection and Response, and Extended Detection and Response services are based on the world’s best security technology; and you'll work alongside a team of security-cleared, experienced analysts and engineers dedicated to protecting our SMB and Enterprise customers from cyber threats around the clock. ANS supports your learning and development through certifications and paid study leave throughout your career.

What will I be doing?

• Triage and investigation of security incidents in Sentinel
• Alert tuning in Sentinel
• Adjusting security alerting and prevention rulesets
• Managing security technologies
• Communicating with clients during incidents (email and phone)
• Onboarding customers into Managed XDR services
• Monitoring and responding to SOC alerts
• Assisting with breach investigations and e-discovery requests
• Liaising with clients via tickets and calls, especially during incidents
• Reviewing vulnerability scans and advising clients on remediation
• Proactively monitoring client solutions
• Supporting Sales/Account managers with client security needs

What will I bring to the role?

A good understanding of the following technologies is required:

• Previous security engineering or SOC experience, preferably within an MSSP
• Microsoft Sentinel
• Understanding of Microsoft Cloud Technologies
• Experience with Linux & Windows OS
• Knowledge of syslog and Event Viewer
• Network defense strategies
• Familiarity with NIST CVSS vulnerabilities and scoring
• OS-specific log data analysis
• Knowledge of secure development principles and OWASP Top 10
• Ability to achieve HMG Security Clearance, which requires 5 years of UK residence
• This role involves shift work, including nights

Why work for ANS?

At ANS, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and thrive. We value openness, ambition, honesty, and passion. We invest in our people through training, development, health benefits, and flexible working arrangements, supporting a healthy work-life balance.

Our environment is safe, inclusive, and dynamic. You don’t need to be a tech expert to succeed in tech. Bring your authentic self and discover your dream role here. Find out more at.

What’s in it for you?

Enjoy fantastic benefits, an inclusive culture, and a modern office space.

Company benefits

• Extra days off: Your birthday off, an additional celebration day for personal milestones like marriage (5 days), and 5 volunteer days annually.
• Private health insurance
• Pension match and 4x life assurance
• Flexible working and work from anywhere for up to 30 days per year (some conditions apply)
• Regular social events
• Electric car scheme
• 12 days of personal growth development time

ANS is an equal opportunity employer. We promote diversity and ensure fair treatment for all applicants, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or other status. We may collect demographic data for monitoring purposes only.