Senior Security Analyst

Surrey and Sussex Police; England; Sur place; GBP 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Surrey and Sussex Police is seeking a Senior Security Operations Centre Analyst to safeguard our digital infrastructure and protect public safety. You will lead monitoring, analysis and response to security incidents, and perform security assessments of networks, systems and devices.

The role requires hands-on incident response, threat intelligence, and strong reporting. Operating within a collaboration between Surrey Police and Sussex Police, you will develop SOC playbooks, coordinate with

Qualifications

• Proven IT security experience across infrastructure, networks, databases and systems.
• Experience scoping and conducting penetration tests; relevant NC SC certification.
• Experience with Microsoft security tooling including alerts and troubleshooting.
• Strong analytical, investigative and problem-solving skills to identify vulnerabilities.
• Hands-on security incident investigation, containment, eradication and recovery.
• Clear, concise reporting and ability to communicate to stakeholders.
• Security qualifications such as CompTIA CySA+ and Microsoft SC-200.

Responsabilités

• Lead monitoring, analysis and response to security incidents across the network.
• Scoping, planning and delivering penetration tests, IT health checks and security assessments.
• Develop and maintain SOC procedures, playbooks and incident response processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to investigate breaches, analyse and mitigate risks.
• Act as an escalation point for the SOC Analyst team.
• Stay informed on threats and adopt proactive measures to prevent breaches.
• Participate in cyber security exercises, drills and simulations.
• Assist in policy development and controls aligned with standards and regulations.
• Deputise for the IT Security Officer when required.

Connaissances

IT security

Penetration testing

Threat intelligence

Security incident response

Report writing

Stakeholder engagement

NCSC certification

Formation

CompTIA CySA+ or SC-200

NCSC Cyber Scheme Team Member

Outils

Microsoft security tooling

Microsoft Cloud

Description du poste

Senior Security Operations Centre Analyst

This role is within the Digital Data & Technology where Surrey Police and Sussex Police work in collaboration.

We are recruiting a skilled and dedicated Senior Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst to join our collaborated team. As the Senior SOC Analyst, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding our digital infrastructure, ensuring the security and integrity of our systems, and responding to cyber threats effectively. This position offers a unique opportunity to apply your expertise in cyber security to support law enforcement efforts and protect public safety.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the monitoring, analysis, and response to security incidents within the Forces' network and systems
• Scoping, planning, and delivering penetration tests, IT Health checks and security assessments of the Forces' network, systems and devices
• Develop and maintain SOC procedures, protocols, and playbooks to streamline incident response and improve efficiency
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to investigate security breaches, conduct analysis, and mitigate risks
• Act as an escalation point for the SOC Analyst
• Stay abreast of emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques, and implement proactive measures to prevent breaches
• Participate in cyber security exercises, drills, and simulations to test incident response capabilities and readiness
• Assist in the development and implementation of security policies, standards, and controls in alignment with industry best practices and regulatory requirements
• Deputise for the IT Security Officer where required

Skills & Experience

• Proven expertise in IT security encompassing technical infrastructure, Microsoft Cloud computing, networks, databases, and systems
• Demonstrable experience in scoping and conducting penetration tests. Ideally, you will possess a relevant NCSC-approved certification such as The Cyber Scheme Team Member
• Extensive experience with Microsoft security tooling, including adding new assets, configuring alerts and troubleshooting issues
• Well-evidenced analytical, investigative, and problem-solving capabilities to identify technical vulnerabilities through security assessments and threat intelligence, facilitating corrective actions
• Hands-on experience in security incident investigation, containment, eradication, and recovery
• Track record of producing clear, concise, and accurate reports
• Excellent interpersonal and engagement abilities for stakeholder communication and external representation
• Relevant security qualifications such as CompTIA CySA+ and Microsoft Security Operations Analyst (SC-200)

Closing date is 5th November 2026.

Interviews for this role will take place on Friday 13th November in person.

We welcome any queries that you may have regarding this vacancy. If you wish to discuss anything further then please contact Matthew Williams, IT Security Officer, at [e-mail]