Senior Security Operations Analyst
Posted Today by Myn
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Senior Security Operations Analyst role involves enhancing cyber defense capabilities for various clients, including financial services and technology firms. The position focuses on threat monitoring, detection, and incident response, requiring a proactive approach to maintaining security tools and integrating security into operational workflows. The analyst will also lead investigations and serve as a senior escalation point within the security operations center. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional looking to make a significant impact on security resilience and integrity.
Key Responsibilities:
- Continuous threat monitoring, detection, and investigation.
- Maintaining the health and effectiveness of critical security tools.
- Leading incident response efforts and acting as a senior escalation point.
- Bridging the gap between security and IT teams for seamless integration of security requirements.
- Managing, tuning, and maintaining SIEM and EDR/XDR platforms.
- Conducting complex incident investigations.
- Mentoring junior team members and improving operational documentation and processes.
Key Skills:
- Extensive experience in a Security Operations Centre (SOC) or incident response environment.
- Proficiency in managing SIEM and EDR/XDR platforms.
- Strong understanding of threat detection methodologies, specifically MITRE ATT&CK.
- Experience with scripting languages like Python or Bash for automation.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Solid knowledge of cloud security, network telemetry, and log analysis.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Greater London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Senior Security Operations Analyst
The Opportunity
We are currently partnering with multiple clients, ranging from established financial services organisations to fast-growing technology firms, who are looking to strengthen their cyber defence capabilities. These roles offer a unique opportunity for a proactive security professional to make a tangible impact on the resilience and integrity of complex, diverse infrastructures.
The Role
As a Senior Security Operations Analyst, you will be at the forefront of continuous threat monitoring, detection, and investigation. You will take ownership of maintaining the health and effectiveness of critical security tools, ensuring that detection capabilities remain robust against an ever-evolving threat landscape. Beyond technical execution, you will lead incident response efforts, act as a senior escalation point, and bridge the gap between security and IT teams to ensure security requirements are seamlessly integrated into operational workflows.
What We're Looking For
- Extensive experience working within a Security Operations Centre (SOC) or incident response environment.
- Proven proficiency in managing, tuning, and maintaining SIEM and EDR/XDR platforms.
- Strong understanding of threat detection methodologies and frameworks, specifically MITRE ATT&CK.
- Demonstrable experience using scripting languages, such as Python or Bash, for automation and workflow development.
- A track record of leading complex incident investigations and serving as a senior technical escalation point.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate technical findings for stakeholder reporting.
- Experience mentoring junior team members and a commitment to improving operational documentation and processes.
- Solid knowledge of cloud security, network telemetry, and log analysis.
Apply Now
If you are a technical subject matter expert ready to drive continuous improvement within a security operations centre, we would love to hear from you. As we work with multiple clients across various sectors, we have several similar opportunities available and are keen to discuss which environment best suits your career aspirations.