Cyber Security Analyst - L1

Cyber Security Analyst (L1) 6-Month Contract | £350 per day | Inside IR35

We are seeking a Cyber Security Analyst to join a busy, global security operations team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a security professional with experience in monitoring, threat detection, and incident response to work within a fast-paced enterprise environment.

Hours of work: Sunday to Wednesday, 8:00am - 5:45pm

Required Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in cyber security, IT operations, or a related field.
• Experience with security monitoring, incident response, or security operations.
• Familiarity with SIEM platforms such as Splunk or QRadar.
• Understanding of cyber security frameworks and threat detection methodologies.
• Knowledge of cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP) is desirable.
• Scripting skills in Python, PowerShell, or Bash are advantageous.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and investigate security alerts using SIEM and case management tools.
• Identify, analyse, and respond to potential cyber security threats and incidents.
• Escalate and support the management of security incidents in line with established procedures.
• Document investigations, findings, and remediation activities.
• Collaborate with security, IT, and business teams to resolve issues and improve security controls.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, including automation and process enhancements.
• Contribute to reporting, documentation, and operational security activities.

Interested candidates should have a passion for cyber security and a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating threats.