Senior Security Analyst (WFH) - Financial Org

Hamilton Barnes; London; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial security firm is seeking a Senior Security Analyst to protect its banking sector clients. In this role, you will monitor network security, respond to incidents, and leverage your expertise in Log Rhythm SIEM for proactive threat detection. Candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant experience. This position allows for remote work.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Security Analyst.
• Strong skills in monitoring networks and endpoints.
• Ability to analyze incidents using SIEM platforms.

Responsibilities

• Monitor client’s network and endpoints to detect security alerts.
• Provide analysis and investigation of incidents from SIEM.
• Drive containment strategies during security breaches.

Skills

Cybersecurity expertise

Log Rhythm SIEM

Incident response

Threat detection

Tools

Firewalls

IDS

Data encryption programs

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Senior Security Analyst (WFH) - Financial Org, London

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Role

Do you want to be a Security Analyst working solely with a banking sector client?

Do you envision yourself: As a Senior Security Analyst dedicated to empowering the banking sector by wielding cybersecurity prowess?

You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Immerse yourself in the exclusive realm of banking cybersecurity, focusing solely on safeguarding financial domains.
• Elevate your skillset by mastering Log Rhythm SIEM, harnessing a threat-centric approach to cybersecurity, and providing intelligence that fuels effective client remediation.
• Gain comprehensive training in Log Rhythm SIEM to champion proactive threat detection.
• Hone your ability to anticipate, identify, and counteract cyber threats within the banking sector.
• Play a pivotal role in orchestrating client remediation efforts through actionable intelligence.
• Work in an environment that nurtures your cybersecurity journey and offers an impactful mission.
• Work from home.

If you’re interested in this position, apply here!

• As the Senior Security Analyst, you will be accountable for:
• Monitoring the client’s network and endpoints using a security information and event management (SIEM) platform to detect security alerts and investigate incidents.
• Providing second/third tier analysis and investigation of incidents and security alerts from the SIEM platform or escalated by team members.
• Driving containment strategies during incident, data loss, or breach events.
• Using applications and systems such as firewalls, IDS, NAC, and data encryption programs to protect sensitive information and carry out investigations.
• Supporting the CSO and clients via direct communication with specialists supporting security control operations.
• Preparing reports documenting security incidents and the extent of damage caused.
• Proactively engaging and providing guidance to client teams regarding threats, vulnerabilities, and security changes.
• Understanding and articulating emerging threats and incidents to various audiences within the client organization, including technical staff, operations management, and executives.
• Researching the latest information security trends and incorporating this knowledge to understand potential impacts on the client’s environment.
• Participating in an incident response team that is on-call outside of regular hours (bi-weekly basis).
• Creating relevant reports such as end-of-day summaries, handover reports, management intelligence, and threat/risk analysis.
• Liaising with third parties and vendors as needed to troubleshoot the SIEM platform.
• Proven 5 years of experience as a Security Analyst.