Senior Cyber Security Analyst

Perkbox; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in London seeks a Senior Cyber Security Analyst to protect its digital estate. This role involves leading investigations, managing security tools, and collaborating across teams. Candidates should have experience with vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and a strong grasp of incident response. The position promotes a hybrid work model and is critical for maintaining security protocols and fostering a best practices culture across the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience with vulnerability scanning tools and remediating software/hardware issues.
• Solid understanding of penetration testing.
• Hands-on experience with incident response.
• Broad technical skills in cyber security.

Responsibilities

• Lead incident response for breaches and malware attacks.
• Monitor threat feeds to identify emerging risks.
• Collaborate with IT and DevOps to align security efforts.
• Manage security tool configurations.

Skills

Vulnerability scanning tools

Manual and automated penetration testing

Identifying and mitigating system vulnerabilities

Threat intelligence

Network security

Web application security

AWS and micro-service architecture

Communicating technical risks to non-technical audiences

Problem-solving

Multitasking under pressure

Job description

Overview

Hybrid (London Hub)

Does this sound like you?

You're a proactive and detail-driven cyber security professional who thrives on staying ahead of threats and building resilient systems. Analytical by nature, you're always two steps ahead — translating complex risks into real-world solutions. Whether it's leading incident response, identifying vulnerabilities, or influencing strategy, you combine technical depth with a calm, collaborative mindset. You're ready to drive impactful security initiatives and support teams across the business to stay secure, informed, and compliant.

What you'll be doing (in a nutshell)

As our Senior Cyber Security Analyst, you'll play a critical role in protecting Perkbox's digital estate. You'll lead investigations, manage our security tooling, and work cross-functionally to keep our infrastructure secure, compliant, and future-ready. Alongside hands-on analysis, you'll provide strategic insight and act as a mentor for junior team members, helping shape a forward-thinking security culture across the business.

Day-to-day you can expect to

• Lead incident response for breaches, malware attacks, root cause analysis, and recovery
• Monitor threat feeds and correlate intelligence with tooling to identify emerging risks
• Oversee vulnerability management and assess remediation effectiveness
• Collaborate with IT, DevOps, and GRC to align security efforts with business goals
• Manage and refine configurations for our security tools, and recommend new solutions
• Maintain clear and comprehensive documentation for incidents and investigations
• Contribute to the ongoing development of our cybersecurity strategy
• Promote best practices and awareness across the wider organisation
• Stay ahead of cyber threats, ensuring zero-day vulnerabilities are discovered and actioned quickly
• Own the planning and execution of our annual penetration testing activity

To be successful, you'll have

• Experience using vulnerability scanning tools and remediating software/hardware issues
• A solid understanding of both automated and manual penetration testing
• Hands-on experience identifying, testing, and mitigating system vulnerabilities
• A strong grasp of threat intelligence and incident response processes
• A broad variety of technical skills across cyber security, covering network, web app, and end user devices
• A decent working knowledge of AWS, Route 53, and modern micro-service architecture
• A collaborative mindset, with the ability to explain technical risks to non-technical audiences
• Logical and lateral problem-solving skills
• Calmness under pressure and the ability to multitask effectively across projects

Bonus points if you bring

• Confidence presenting cyber security concepts to broader teams
• A self-starter attitude with strong research instincts
• A natural flair for mentoring or sharing knowledge

Why Perkbox?

In 2025, Perkbox and Vivup came together under one name: the new and evolved Perkbox. We joined forces to create something bigger and better - a single, unified platform built to care for, connect with, and celebrate employees in all areas of life. With more than 20 years of combined experience across public, private, SME and corporate sectors, we're now supporting over 4 million employees across 7,500 organisations.

From access to expert mental health services to help with the cost of everyday essentials, our expanded range of benefits and wellbeing tools meets people where they are - at work and beyond. Together, we're redefining what employee benefits can be. And we're just getting started.

The Interview Process

Our interview process involves 4 main stages:

1. Application
2. Short call with a member of the TA team
3. 30-minute video call with the Hiring Manager
4. Final interview and technical assessment with the Hiring Manager, members of the Tech team, and our GRC Director

Our average process takes around 2-3 weeks, but we will always work around your availability. You will have the chance to speak to our recruitment team at various points during your process. If you have any specific questions ahead of this, please contact us on [e-mail]

We're committed to being an inclusive employer and creating a fair workplace for all. We encourage applications from candidates across all backgrounds, circumstances, ages, disabilities, ethnicities, religions or beliefs, gender identities, or sexual orientations. We're happy to offer reasonable adjustments during our hiring process. Just let us know, and we'll make it work for you. Your comfort and success matter to us!

Department: Technology • Locations: London • Remote status: Hybrid