IT - Cyber Security Analyst Tier 2 When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Come and join the Littlefish team! Work location: Nottingham or Sheffield Hybrid 4 days on, 4 days off 12-hour shift rotations Salary: Up to: £35,000 with a 20% shift allowance Must be eligible for SC Clearance (UK resident for the last 5 years) and NPPV2 clearance Here at Littlefish, we look for people who can make arealdifference and become a giant slayer.As the world around us continues to change, we look for people who grab that change with optimism and excitement.Theseare thepassionate and high performingpeoplewho enjoy and thrive onthinking outside the box. Our current employees are the giant slayers who have made Littlefish who we are today, and you will be the future employees who continue to add the drive, passion, andadd toour skills and experienceas we see Littlefish grow. So, if this is ticking your boxes and you are excited at the thought of working with creative, passionate, energetic, friendly people- we would love to hear from you. The role and what youll be getting up to on a day to day basis: Are you a passionate cyber security professional ready to take the next step in your SOC career? Littlefish is looking for an experienced Tier 2 Cyber Security Analyst to help protect our customers from emerging threats and play a critical role in our Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC). This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys deep-dive investigation work, and is motivated by defending organisations from real-world cyber-attacks. You will: As a Tier 2 Analyst, youll be at the heart of our SOC operations, responsible for investigating complex security alerts, responding to incidents, and mentoring Tier 1 analysts. Your day-to-day will include: Monitoring and triaging security events via our ITSM platform Analysing alerts using a range of security tools including SIEM, EDR, and email security platforms Leading deep-dive investigations and working with incident responders to contain and eradicate threats Acting as the escalation point for Tier 1 analysts, offering guidance and technical support Conducting security assessments across privilege access, endpoints, email, and cloud environments Translating complex security findings into clear, actionable communication for customers Enhancing alert playbooks and helping evolve our SIEM use cases Staying ahead of the threat landscape with CTI-informed analysis and mitigation advice Who you are: Proven experience in a SOC or similar security role Strong background in incident investigation, threat identification, and response within SLAs Hands-on experience with SIEM, EDR, and email security tooling Ability to mentor and support junior analysts Solid understanding of attack vectors, malware behaviour, and threat actor techniques Microsoft SC-200 and/or CompTIA Security (or equivalent) SC-300, AZ-500 or SANS certifications Experience with vulnerability assessment and incident response Broader exposure to antivirus tooling, cloud security, or threat hunting What can we offer you? Through our one of a kind training programme, the Littlefish Academy, you can increase your earnings by £4,500 Referral bonus scheme of £1000 when you successfully refer a friend. Access to our LinkedIn Learning platform, with over 16000 expert-led online tutorials to enhance and achieve your personal and professional goals. Healthcare cash plan. This will give you access to online GP appointments, 24/7 access to qualified counsellors and cash back against a range of general healthcare Casual dress policy Company Pension Scheme Company social events 25 days annual leave plus public / bank holidays Purchase of annual leave scheme Life at Littlefish: Our company values shape who we are as a business, what we stand for and how we work. Hiring people with our values at heart, is very important as we see Littlefish grow. I am High Performing- I like to raise the bar, we look at creating opportunities to increase quality and improve efficiency, we strive for service excellence. I am Passionate- We build team success and celebrate them together, I am enthusiastic and energetic, I care about the people I work with and we support one another. I Have a Can-Do Attitude - I am not afraid to step outside my comfort zone, we are not afraid to challenge status quo, we get stuff done! So, if you feel like you can make a tangible difference, apply today, and join us on this journey. Here at Littlefish we aim to be somewhere everyone can be themselves. We are committed to encouraging a diverse and inclusive community where everyone irrespective of who they are, or their background, can feel equal and supported. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Please get in touch if you are concerned about any difficulties you may face during your recruitment process, so we adjust accordingly. Part of our application process includes a set of ED&I (Equality, diversity and inclusion) questions. Please note, each question has a prefer not to say option).