Senior Cyber Security Analyst

Senior Cyber Security Analyst - London - £60,000-£70,000 per annum

We’re pleased to be working with a globally recognised investment management firm that is strengthening its cyber defence strategy. They’re now looking to hire a knowledgeable Cyber Security Analyst to play a key role in safeguarding sensitive client data and supporting threat response across complex environments. The role offers a salary of £60,000 – £70,000, excellent benefits, and a flexible hybrid working setup.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Analysing security incidents and SOAR alerts with a methodical, threat-led approach
• Designing and fine-tuning rules and playbooks to improve threat detection and response
• Working with customers to shape and implement tailored security monitoring workflows
• Supporting both live operations and onboarding of new services
• Researching threat intelligence to enhance SOC processes
• Reviewing junior analyst cases and helping develop their capabilities
• Owning ticket queues, meeting SLAs, and ensuring high-quality case records
• Participating in projects across departments and improving internal procedures
• Taking part in the on-call incident escalation rota

You’ll Need:

• 3+ years in a SOC or security operations function
• Hands-on experience with SIEM/EDR tools like SentinelOne, Defender for Endpoint, QRadar
• Security certifications (e.g., Security+, CySA+, SC-200, SBT L1)
• Strong written communication and organisation skills
• Experience leading or mentoring junior team members
• High attention to detail and a collaborative mindset

Good to Have:

• Prior work in incident response teams
• Familiarity with cloud security tools and services
• Knowledge of SOAR toolsets and automation