Overview
The Senior Security Analyst (Ops) sits within the Protective Monitoring function of the Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC). The CSOC consists of Protective Monitoring, Incident Management, Threat Operations, Engineering and Consultancy. The role is a Tier 3 analyst in the Cloud Protective Monitoring Sub team.
The Cyber Operations sub‑directorate is organised into four operational areas:
Cyber Security Operations Unit (CSOU) – SIO
Cyber Delivery Unit (CDU)
Cyber Improvement Programme
Chief Information Security Office Function (CISO)
Responsibilities
Provide Tier 3 security analytics and incident response for service‑specific security monitoring.
Deputise for Security Lead (Analyst) in their absence.
Act as an escalation point for Tier 2 Analysts for incidents and investigations.
Offer mentorship and guidance to Tier 2 Analysts to support others and their own growth and development.
Keep up to date with the latest security and technology developments, including researching and evaluating emerging cyber security threats and ways to manage them.
Use advanced analytic tools including SIEMs and Cloud Consoles to determine emerging threat patterns and vulnerabilities.
Apply experience and knowledge to assist with investigations of triggered security alerts.
Support the development and automation of SOC processes, to mature the security monitoring service.
Assist with the refinement of Use Cases and identification of areas for improvement of overall security posture.
Qualifications
All NHS England Cyber Security personnel must hold a Security Clearance level of at least SC. Candidates must meet the National Security Vetting requirements: 5 years continuous UK residency, or reduced to 3 years with additional overseas checks for the previous two years. Failure to achieve the SC clearance after offer will result in the job offer being withdrawn.
All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, disability, national origin, or age.
This advert closes on Monday 1 Jun 2026.
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