Cyber Security Analyst
Posted 3 days ago by Haystack
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: This role as a Cyber Security Analyst involves protecting critical national infrastructure for a Central Government strategic partner. The position requires expertise in incident response and threat modelling, utilizing advanced security tools like Splunk and Microsoft Defender. The analyst will lead investigations of security events and collaborate with teams to enhance national security posture. Active DV clearance is essential for this sensitive government project.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the triage and investigation of security events across a complex estate to determine scope, priority, and impact.
- Monitor and manage advanced security tooling including SIEM (Splunk), IDS/IPS, and vulnerability scanners to detect emerging threats.
- Drive end-to-end incident response actions and perform deep-dive forensic analysis to identify root causes of breaches.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide actionable recommendations for efficient remediation and long-term hardening.
- Utilize Tenable Threat Modelling System solutions to stay ahead of sophisticated adversaries and evolving attack vectors.
Key Skills:
- Active DV (Developed Vetting) Clearance.
- Proven experience in a SOC environment with high proficiency in SIEM platforms like Splunk and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.
- Strong technical grasp of network security principles, including firewalls, access control mechanisms, and protocol analysis.
- Background in forensic analysis and vulnerability management using industry-standard tools such as Tenable.
- Industry-recognised certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, CEH, or GIAC are highly desirable.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
We're working with a high-impact Central Government strategic partner on this exciting opportunity to protect critical national infrastructure. Step into a mission-critical role where you will safeguard essential public services using a cutting-edge security stack including Splunk, Microsoft Defender, and Tenable. This is a high-stakes environment where your expertise in incident response and threat modelling will directly impact national security posture.
The Role
- Lead the triage and investigation of security events across a complex estate to determine scope, priority, and impact.
- Monitor and manage advanced security tooling including SIEM (Splunk), IDS/IPS, and vulnerability scanners to detect emerging threats.
- Drive end-to-end incident response actions and perform deep-dive forensic analysis to identify root causes of breaches.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide actionable recommendations for efficient remediation and long-term hardening.
- Utilize Tenable Threat Modelling System solutions to stay ahead of sophisticated adversaries and evolving attack vectors.
What You'll Need
- Active DV (Developed Vetting) Clearance is essential for this sensitive government project.
- Proven experience in a SOC environment with high proficiency in SIEM platforms like Splunk and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.
- Strong technical grasp of network security principles, including firewalls, access control mechanisms, and protocol analysis.
- Background in forensic analysis and vulnerability management using industry-standard tools such as Tenable.
- Industry-recognised certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, CEH, or GIAC are highly desirable.
What's On Offer
- Deeply impactful work within the Central Government sector focused on national security.
- Initial 12-month contract with a strong likelihood of long-term extensions.
- Flexible hybrid working model based out of a central London hub.
- Exposure to enterprise-level threat hunting and high-level forensic investigations.
Apply via Haystack today!