Senior Cyber Security Analyst

Salary: $140,000 including super

An exciting opportunity for a Senior Cyber Security Analyst to join a global organisation and play a key role within its Security Operations function.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone with strong experience across security operations, incident response and threat detection, who also enjoys improving processes, tools and the capability of a wider security team.

You’ll work closely with IT, Security Architecture and regional teams to strengthen the organisation’s security posture and response capabilities.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead the investigation and response to cyber security incidents;
• Develop and improve threat detection and monitoring capabilities;
• Work across SIEM, EDR and other security technologies;
• Develop and optimise security use cases, processes and playbooks;
• Improve security tools, workflows and operational processes;
• Support automation and the use of AI across Security Operations;
• Develop security reporting, metrics and dashboards;
• Support Exposure Management and vulnerability findings;
• Test and improve incident response capabilities;
• Work closely with IT and Security Architecture teams across the region;
• Mentor and support junior Security Analysts; and
• Act as a delegate for Security Operations leadership when required.

What we’re looking for

You’ll ideally have:

• Strong experience in Security Operations, Incident Response or a Tier 2/3 SOC;
• Hands-on experience investigating and responding to security incidents;
• Experience with SIEM and EDR technologies;
• Strong understanding of threat detection and security monitoring;
• Experience with security tools across areas such as firewalls, email, web and endpoint security;
• Exposure to SOAR, UEBA or XDR technologies;
• Experience developing security playbooks or automated response workflows;
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365, SaaS and cloud security;
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills; and
• Experience mentoring or supporting other security analysts.

Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC or equivalent will be highly regarded.

Why join?

• Join a global Security Operations team;
• Senior role with genuine technical ownership;
• Work across a complex, international environment;
• Exposure to modern security technologies, automation and AI;
• Opportunity to influence security operations and detection capability;
• Work alongside experienced cyber security and technology professionals; and
• Strong opportunity for continued career development.

This is a confidential opportunity. Further details about the organisation and team will be discussed with shortlisted candidates.

How to Apply

For more information or a confidential discussion please click to reveal the contact details for Mariam Iskandar at u&u 02 8245 7904 quoting reference number 46266.

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