Senior Cyber Security Analyst

VIQU IT; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

VIQU IT in Glasgow is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Analyst to strengthen security operations and posture. The role is hands-on, focusing on threat detection, incident response, security controls, and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate acts as a SME, mentors junior analysts, and collaborates with global teams to ensure effective security operations. Hybrid Glasgow office-based with 2 days in office.

Qualifications

• Senior cyber security professional with hands-on SOC experience.
• Proven expertise in SIEM, incident response and threat detection.
• Knowledge of security frameworks and ISO 27001.
• Experience mentoring analysts and supporting BAU security operations.
• Familiarity with ITSM tools such as ServiceNow, Jira or Azure DevOps.

Responsibilities

• Lead monitoring, investigation and response to security alerts using SIEM.
• Analyse logs and network traffic to identify threats and vulnerabilities.
• Manage complex incidents from containment to remediation.
• Implement, maintain and optimise security controls across infrastructure, apps and endpoints.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and security testing.
• Act as SME, mentoring junior analysts and supporting BAU security operations.
• Collaborate with IT and infrastructure teams to strengthen security practices.
• Maintain security documentation and monitor KPIs and SLAs.

Skills

Threat detection

Incident response

Security operations

Mentoring

Stakeholder management

ISO 27001

CompTIA Security+

CySA+

CISSP

Tools

SIEM

EDR

DLP

Vulnerability tools

ServiceNow

Jira

Azure DevOps

Job description

Senior Cyber Security Analyst

Glasgow Hybrid (2DPW in office)

Competitive Salary

Working Hours: 7am 4pm

VIQU are partnering with a leading global professional services organisation seeking a Senior Cyber Security Analyst to strengthen their security operations and enhance their cyber security posture. This is a hands‑on technical role focused on threat detection, incident response, security controls, and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), providing technical guidance, mentoring junior analysts, and collaborating with global teams to ensure effective security operations.

Key Responsibilities of the Senior Cyber Security Analyst:

• Lead the monitoring, investigation, and response to security alerts and incidents using SIEM and other security technologies
• Analyse security logs, network traffic, and threat intelligence to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities
• Manage complex security incidents, including root cause analysis, containment, and remediation
• Implement, maintain, and optimise security controls across infrastructure, applications, and endpoints
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, security testing, and reviews to identify and address security weaknesses
• Act as a technical SME, mentoring junior analysts and supporting BAU security operations
• Collaborate with IT and infrastructure teams to strengthen security practices and organisational resilience
• Maintain security documentation in line with ISO 27001 and monitor performance against KPIs and SLAs

Key Experience Required of the Senior Cyber Security Analyst:

• Proven experience in a Senior Cyber Security Analyst, Security Operations Analyst, or equivalent technical security role
• Strong hands‑on experience with SIEM technologies, threat detection, security monitoring, and incident response
• Experience with security technologies including firewalls, endpoint detection and response (EDR), DLP, and vulnerability management tools
• Demonstrable experience investigating complex security incidents and implementing remediation measures
• Strong understanding of security frameworks, risk management, and ISO 27001
• Previous experience acting as a technical SME, mentoring analysts, and supporting BAU security operations
• Familiarity with ITSM and delivery tools such as ServiceNow, Cherwell, Jira, or Azure DevOps
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and experience collaborating across global teams
• Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CySA+, or CISSP are desirable