Senior Cyber Security Analyst

Locke & Mccloud; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job description

Senior Cyber Security Analyst - Manchester - £55,000-£65,000 per annum

We’re pleased to be working with a specialist Cyber Services company that delivers security operations support to a diverse range of clients. They’re expanding their SOC team and are in search of a confident Senior Cyber Security Analyst to lead threat investigations, tune detection logic, and contribute to high-quality managed security services. The role includes a salary of £55,000-£65,000, a competitive benefits package, and hybrid working flexibility.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

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

You’ll Need:

1. 3+ years in a SOC or security operations function
2. Hands-on experience with SIEM/EDR tools like SentinelOne, Defender for Endpoint, QRadar
3. Security certifications (e.g., Security+, CySA+, SC-200, SBT L1)
4. Strong written communication and organisation skills
5. Experience leading or mentoring junior team members
6. High attention to detail and a collaborative mindset

Good to Have:

1. Prior work in incident response teams
2. Familiarity with cloud security tools and services
3. Knowledge of SOAR toolsets and automation