Cybersecurity Analyst
6-Month Fixed Term Contract | Potential to Go Permanent
Hybrid – 2–3 Days in London | £55,000–£60,000
My client is looking for a Cybersecurity Analyst to play a key role in protecting systems, people, and data. This is a hands-on operational role where you’ll monitor threats, respond to incidents, and help ensure technology remains secure, resilient, and user-friendly.
What you’ll do
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Monitor and investigate security alerts and incidents
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Respond to phishing, malicious email, access, and device-related security issues
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Support incident response, root cause analysis, and security improvements
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Manage and maintain security tools (SIEM, CASB, MDR, Azure security services)
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Monitor identity and access activity for suspicious behaviour
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Assist with vulnerability prioritisation and remediation
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Contribute to security awareness and secure system implementation
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Participate in an on-call rota for urgent out-of-hours alerts
What you’ll bring
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5+ years’ experience in a Cyber Security Analyst role
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Strong knowledge of networks, systems, and security controls
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Hands-on experience with SIEM, CASB, MDR, and Azure security
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Experience investigating security incidents and breaches
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Ability to clearly communicate security risks to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Certifications:
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CompTIA Security+ (essential)
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Microsoft AZ-500 or SC-200 (desirable)
You are
Analytical, proactive, calm under pressure, and passionate about cyber security. A strong communicator, team player, and problem-solver who takes ownership and strives for continuous improvement.
*Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this role