Security Operations Analyst (Threat & Incident Response)

GSF Car Parts; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive parts distributor in the UK is looking for an Information Security Analyst to enhance cyber security operations. This role involves daily monitoring, incident management, and vulnerability scanning. The ideal candidate should be skilled in implementing security best practices and possess hands-on experience with SIEM and XDR tools. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential. The position offers opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Employee training programs

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Proven understanding of security best practices across enterprise environments.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM, XDR, log ingestion.
• Awareness of Cyber Essentials+, ISO 27001, GDPR.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily cyber security operations.
• Support the management of security incidents.
• Contribute to penetration test preparation and remediation.

Skills

Security best practices implementation

PowerShell or Python scripting

Strong documentation standards

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

SIEM

XDR

Tenable

Microsoft 365

Job description

A leading automotive parts distributor in the UK is looking for an Information Security Analyst to enhance cyber security operations. This role involves daily monitoring, incident management, and vulnerability scanning. The ideal candidate should be skilled in implementing security best practices and possess hands-on experience with SIEM and XDR tools. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential. The position offers opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment.