Job Role
Senior Cyber Security Analyst (UK)
Location
UK
Reporting to
UK SOC Team Lead
Job Purpose
As a Senior Cyber Security Analyst in our UK Security Operations Centre (SOC), you will be an instrumental team member in the delivery of Air IT Group’s managed cyber security services. You will collaborate with multiple vendors and work with a variety of tools and systems to investigate alerts and respond to breaches, safeguarding our customers’ IT infrastructures and organisational data from cyber threats.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Security alerts triage and investigation – triage and investigate alerts from security systems such as SIEM and EDR, identify and respond to cyber threats accurately and timely.
* Incident response and escalation – collaborate with internal and external teams to contain threats efficiently, support wider remediation efforts, handle escalations for more complex investigations, and participate in incident response for critical and urgent incidents.
* Customer onboarding and system configuration – carry out necessary installations and configurations to onboard new customers and test and tune security systems to verify effectiveness and minimise false positives.
* Process and documentation – follow established internal processes, keep accurate and meaningful records of all work across internal platforms and systems, and improve processes and workflows by updating existing documentation and creating new playbooks.
* Client communication – communicate clearly and timely with customers and stakeholders regarding service requests, cyber threats and incidents, using a variety of methods.
* Continuous learning and knowledge sharing – stay up to date with the latest changes in cyber threats and security best practices, support customers and colleagues with cyber security expertise, offering guidance and solutions where needed.
Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience
* Minimum 3-year experience as a Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst or similar.
* A keen interest in cyber security, with evidence or examples of passion and commitment.
* Knowledge or hands‑on experience with common IT systems or cloud services such as Windows/Linux OS, Active Directory and enterprise ID.
* Familiarity with networking and virtualisation concepts.
* Working knowledge of network devices like firewalls and switches, particularly with configurations related to security such as authentication and logging.
* Strong logical and methodical approach, especially under pressure.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to explain technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
* Literacy and numeracy skills (e.g. GCSE Maths and English or equivalent).
* Ability to commute to an Air IT office as required by our hybrid working policy.
Desired Education, Certifications, and Additional Experience
* Relevant education, training or certifications in cyber security.
* Knowledge of Cyber Essentials accreditation or other information security standards.
* Understanding of offensive security topics such as vulnerability scanning, Capture The Flag (CTF) or bug bounty programmes.
* Experience in delivering security training or conducting phishing simulations.
Benefits
* Hybrid working options for a better work‑life balance.
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
* Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
* Cycle to work scheme and technology vouchers.
* Enhanced family leave and celebration day – an additional day off each year to celebrate an important occasion.
* Salary sacrifice pension.
* Two paid volunteer days – we believe in giving back to our communities.
* Company social events and competitions.
* Discount and cashback scheme.
* Group income protection, life insurance, and EAP and virtual G.
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