Senior Cyber Security Analyst

DCS Recruitment Limited; Crewe; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Analyst based in Crewe, UK. This role involves leading threat detection and incident response initiatives, mentoring junior analysts, and ensuring compliance with security frameworks. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in cyber security, especially with cloud (AWS) and application security. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £60,000 with hybrid working options.

Benefits

Professional development and training support

Opportunity to take ownership of key cyber initiatives

Hybrid working arrangement (3 days in office)

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in cyber security is required.
• Experience with application, cloud (AWS), and infrastructure security is needed.
• Proven hands-on experience with EDR/NDR tools like CrowdStrike is a must.

Responsibilities

• Lead threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management activities.
• Strengthen cyber security posture across cloud, infrastructure, and applications.
• Provide expert guidance to development teams on secure SDLC practices.
• Maintain compliance with ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus standards.
• Mentor junior analysts and support SOC process development.

Skills

Strong technical background in cyber security

Experience with application, cloud (AWS), and infrastructure security

Proven hands-on experience with EDR/NDR tools, particularly CrowdStrike

Proficient with Linux and databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, Apache, and PHP

Knowledge of ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, and general security frameworks

Job description

Overview

Senior Cyber Security Analyst

Up to £60,000 + bonus + benefits

Crewe, UK (Hybrid - 3 days in office)

Permanent | Full-time

We\'re looking for an experienced Senior Cyber Security Analyst to play a key role in protecting our client\'s systems, networks, and data. This is an exciting opportunity to lead on threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management, while driving continuous improvement across the organisation\'s security posture.

You\'ll collaborate closely with infrastructure, development, and compliance teams to maintain high standards of cyber resilience and uphold key frameworks such as ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management activities
• Strengthen cyber security posture across cloud, infrastructure, and applications
• Provide expert guidance to development teams on secure SDLC practices
• Maintain compliance with ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus standards
• Mentor junior analysts and support SOC process development

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in cyber security
• Experience with application, cloud (AWS), and infrastructure security
• Proven hands-on experience with EDR/NDR tools, particularly CrowdStrike
• Proficient with Linux and databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, Apache, and PHP
• Knowledge of ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, and general security frameworks

Benefits

• Up to £60,000 per annum + bonus + benefits
• Hybrid working (3 days in office)
• Opportunity to take ownership of key cyber initiatives
• Professional development and training support

This company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

How to apply

Please submit your CV to Meg Kewley at DCS Recruitment via the link provided.

DCS Recruitment and all associated companies are committed to creating a working environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly, regardless of gender, gender identity, disability, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, age, or nationality