Cyber Security Analyst

Overview

Cyber Security Analyst role for a leading IT Managed Service Provider, based in Milton Keynes with hybrid working. Up to £60,000, 10% annual bonus and excellent benefits.The client is an award-winning organisation that values staff development, innovation, quality, and excellence. This role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse range of clients and environments, applying technical expertise to enhance security operations, tooling, and compliance.You will be hands-on in managing incidents, optimising security tools, and mentoring junior analysts while contributing to the continuous improvement of the security posture. This is a role that blends technical security responsibilities with governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) elements.Responsibilities

Lead cyber incident investigations with SOC and client teamsTriage and analyse alerts across email, cloud, and hybrid systemsPerform threat hunting and develop detection use casesManage vulnerability assessments and remediation effortsMaintain and optimise DLP tools and incident responseSupport forensic readiness and insider risk initiativesDevelop and enforce security policies and awareness programsLead incident response and produce investigation reportsUtilise and enhance Microsoft Security Stack (Sentinel, Defender, Purview)Drive Zero Trust implementationConduct security audits and generate KPI/compliance reportsMentor junior analysts and support their growthWhat are we looking for?

Industry certifications such as Security+, ISC2 CC, Cisco, or equivalentProgress toward or completion of Microsoft certifications: AZ-900, SC-200, SC-401, SC-500, and ideally SC-100Strong written and verbal communication skillsSolid understanding of enterprise security operations and toolingExperience in a technical cyber security roleHands-on experience with the Microsoft Security Stack and other leading security toolsFamiliarity with network and application firewallsWorking knowledge of security frameworks such as ISO27001, NIST, SOC2, and Cyber Essentials PlusExperience with Privileged Access Management tools (e.g., CyberArk, Entra, SailPoint)Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new security tools and technologiesSeniority level

Mid-Senior levelEmployment type

Full-timeJob function

Information TechnologyIndustries

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