Details:
- Salary: £45,000 - 50,000 - Annum
- Location: Birmingham West Midlands
- Date: 2 weeks ago
Description:
We are looking for a Cyber Security Analyst to join our Clients Security Operations team within their expanding and dynamic Information Security function. Reporting to the Head of Security Operations, the successful candidate will play a critical role in monitoring telemetry systems across networks, servers, and endpoints, and responding to security threats.
As a member of the information security team, you will collaborate with like-minded professionals who share a passion for tackling technical security challenges and strive to stay ahead of emerging threats.
Key Responsibilities of the Cyber Security Analyst:
Operate Microsoft Defender security tooling stack, reviewing alerts, vulnerabilities, investigating incidents, and optimizing detection capabilities.
Maintain Microsoft SC-200 certification and possess expertise in common attack techniques against Windows AD/AAD environments.
Ensure documentation of processes and procedures is comprehensive, relevant, and regularly updated.
Act as the point of contact for security incidents, coordinating response and remediation efforts.
Demonstrate willingness to learn new tools and technologies, with a focus on continuous growth and improvement.
Optimize existing security tooling and evaluate new technologies judiciously.
Understand attacker Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs), contributing to threat intelligence analysis and response.
Excel as a solo contributor and collaborate effectively within the team.
Display creativity, imagination, and commitment to mitigating security risks.Requirements of the Cyber Security Analyst:
Experience in operating Microsoft Sentinel and Zscaler security products.
Ideally hold a Microsoft SC-300, SC-400, and/or SC-900 certifications.
Background in offensive security or penetration testing, including platforms such as HackTheBox or TryHackMe.
Familiarity with EDR, CSPM, PAM, NGFW, vulnerability management, and mail filtering tooling.
Additional certifications such as OSCP or eCPPT. (Desirable)
Strong understanding of tooling optimization and aversion to unnecessary technology purchases.If you have the experience required for the Cyber Security Analyst please apply attaching your CV