Senior Cyber Security Analyst

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

Job summary

VIQU Ltd, Glasgow, is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Analyst to bolster security operations, focusing on threat detection, incident response, and robust security controls across infrastructure, apps, and endpoints.

In this hands-on role you’ll mentor junior analysts, coordinate with global teams, and drive continuous improvement of security KPIs and SLAs within a hybrid Glasgow office setup.

Qualifications

• Hands-on security operations with a focus on threat detection and incident response.
• Experience with SIEM technologies and security monitoring across complex environments.
• Knowledge of ISO 27001 and security framework controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead monitoring, investigation, and response to security alerts and incidents using SIEM and other tools.
• Analyse logs, network data, and threat intel to identify threats and vulnerabilities.
• Manage complex security incidents from containment to remediation.
• Implement and optimise security controls across infrastructure and endpoints.
• Mentor Junior Analysts and support BAU security operations.
• Collaborate with IT and infra teams to strengthen security practices.
• Maintain security documentation per ISO 27001 and track KPIs/SLAs.

Skills

SIEM Monitoring

Incident Response

Threat Detection

Security Monitoring

Security Frameworks

ISO 27001

Mentoring Juniors

Stakeholder Management

ITSM Tools

ServiceNow

Jira

Azure DevOps

Cherwell

DLP

EDR

Vulnerability Scanning

Tools

SIEM

Firewalls

EDR

DLP

Vulnerability Scanning

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