Senior Security Analyst

Bridewell Consulting; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cyber security services company is looking for a Senior Security Analyst in Cardiff. You'll manage incident response, mentor analysts, and ensure quality assurance of security operations. Ideal candidates will have 3+ years as a SOC Analyst, relevant certifications, and experience in customer management. The role offers flexible working, bonuses, and a supportive culture focused on development.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday

Flexible Working

Performance Incentive Bonus

Company Pension

Employee Shareholder Scheme

Dedicated Training Budget

Life Assurance

Private Healthcare

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a SOC Analyst.
• Strong experience in customer engagement and incident handling.
• Demonstrable knowledge in a Service Provider environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage Incident Triage and Investigation activities.
• Sign off containment and eradication activities.
• Mentor and develop analysts.
• Provide oversight of Ticket and SLA management.

Skills

SOC Analyst experience

Incident management

Customer and stakeholder management

Experience with Microsoft Security stack

Education

Active certification SC-200 or SANS GIAC or Blue Team Level 1

Active certification SANS GCIH or GCIA

Job description

Senior Security Analyst (BBBH216) Cardiff, Wales

About Bridewell

One of the most exciting prospects in the UK cyber security sector today, Bridewell is a leading cyber security services company specialising in protecting and transforming critical business functions for some of the world’s most trusted organisations. We are the trusted partner for operators of essential services and provide end-to-end cyber security capabilities that help our clients overcome their security challenges, allowing them to operate safely and securely.
Bridewell holds the Gold level, Investors in People award which we feel solidifies and reflects on the outstanding calibre that makes us truly one team.

Who are we looking for?

You’ll be someone who likes to continually develop to ensure you continually improve your skills to remain current with the latest industry trends and technologies. You will be responsible for critical items within our service such as the handling and response of critical incidents, the leadership of a highly skilled analyst team, the mentoring and development of people and processes, and the ability to help shape the direction of the SOC.

What you’ll be doing

• Manage complex Incident Triage, Investigation, Containment and Eradication activities of high priority Incidents and provide assessment and quality assurance of those performed by the analysts within your team.
• Sign off all containment and Eradication activities conducted by your team.
• Own and run threat hunts
• Provide oversight of Ticket and SLA Management
• Identify and put forward tuning requests
• Act as an escalation point prior to on-call
• Mentor and Develop Analysts and Junior Analysts
• Join and Support SOC Leadership calls, providing feedback and suggestions on how to improve the SOC
• Provide Quality Assurance

You will need to have experience in:

• Must have at least three years’ experience as a SOC Analyst.
• Must have one of the following active certifications: SC-200, SANS GIAC, Blue Team Level 1
• Must also have one of the following active certification: SANS GCIH or GCIA
• Must have demonstrable experience with customer and stakeholder management.
• Must have demonstrable experience working in a Service Provider environment.
• Strong experience within Microsoft Security stack.

What’s in it for you?

Our vision is to create a safe, inclusive digital world where people and organisations can thrive. Our values of Do the Right Thing, One Team and Above and Beyond emphasise the importance of the part we play in society, and our commitment to our people and clients. Our story to-date has been phenomenal, but success doesn’t end here and as we continue to grow and scale, we want to keep the same culture, passion and commitment to high quality that has enabled us to get this far. Bridewell will provide a great career opportunity with continual development as well as the following:

• 25 Days Holiday - Plus buy and sell options
• Flexible Working (around core office hours)
• Performance Incentive Bonus
• Company Pension
• Employee Shareholder Scheme
• Personal Day & Birthday Off - After 1 year of service
• Family Leave – After 1 year of service
• Enhanced Maternity based on length of service
• Dedicated Training Budget
• Life Assurance
• Electric Vehicle Scheme & Cycle to Work Scheme
• Private Healthcare (incl. Gym discounts and vision care)

Location: Bridewell operates a hybrid and flexible working policy, however you will be required to travel to different sites on occasion.

Note: To be eligible for this job you must either hold SC or be eligible and willing to go through security clearance.

Bridewell values diversity in the workplace and is a fair and equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an equal and inclusive working environment, with the aim that our employees will be truly representative of all sections of society and each person feels respected and able to give their best.