Senior Cyber Security Analyst

VIQU Limited; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

VIQU Limited is working with a leading global professional services organisation to fill a Senior Cyber Security Analyst role in Glasgow. This hands-on position focuses on threat detection, incident response, security controls across infrastructure, applications and endpoints, and continuous improvement.

You will act as a SME, mentor junior analysts, and collaborate with global teams to strengthen security operations.

Qualifications

• Hands-on security operations experience in SOC environments.
• Experience monitoring and responding to security alerts and incidents.
• Strong knowledge of security controls across infra, apps and endpoints.
• Experience with vulnerability management tools and threat intel.
• Mentoring junior analysts and collaborating with global teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead monitoring, investigation, and response to security alerts and incidents.
• Analyze logs, network traffic, and threat intel to identify threats.
• Manage complex security incidents including root cause and remediation.
• Implement, maintain, and optimise security controls across IT estate.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and security testing to close gaps.
• Mentor junior analysts and support BAU security operations.
• Collaborate with IT and infra teams to improve security practices.
• Maintain security documentation and monitor KPIs/SLAs.

Skills

SIEM

Threat detection

Incident response

Security monitoring

Vulnerability management

ISO 27001

Mentoring

Stakeholder management

Education

CompTIA Security+

CySA+

CISSP

Tools

ServiceNow

Cherwell

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