Cyber Security Analyst

Summary: The Cyber Security Analyst role focuses on Operational Technology (OT) Security and requires expertise in Microsoft Sentinel and KQL scripting. The analyst will monitor and defend industrial environments, configure Sentinel for real-time threat detection, and support incident response across IT and OT networks. Candidates should have a solid background in cybersecurity operations, particularly within SOC environments. This position is ideal for professionals with 2-5 years of relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and defend industrial environments against cyber threats.
• Configure Microsoft Sentinel for real-time threat detection.
• Support incident response across IT and OT networks.
• Write detection queries and perform logs analysis using KQL.
• Manage and configure Microsoft Sentinel SIEM.
• Utilize Azure security and Microsoft Defender solutions.
• Apply knowledge of security frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK and NIST.
• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Key Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in a SOC analyst or cybersecurity operations role.
• Proven expertise in Microsoft Sentinel SIEM configuration and management.
• Strong command of KQL for writing detection queries and logs analysis.
• Familiarity with Azure security and Microsoft security solutions.
• Knowledge of security frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, etc.).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong background in Operational Technology (OT) Security.

Salary (Rate): £60.00

City: Reading

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: IT