Senior Cyber Security Analyst – Government, Splunk, EDR, Defence, AWS, Hybrid, London, SC Clearance, £800 pd
We are seeking an experienced SC cleared Senior Cyber Security Analyst to lead incident response efforts within a dynamic cyber defence team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in investigating, managing, and responding to cyber threats, with a focus on incident containment and forensic analysis.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead investigations into security alerts to determine the nature and scope of potential cyber incidentsConduct forensic analysis across systems, network traffic, files, and cloud environmentsManage technical responses, including containment, eradication, and recovery actionsSupport the coordination and management of cyber incident responsesReview incidents post-event to identify lessons learned and areas for improvementDevelop and maintain incident response plans, playbooks, and knowledge resourcesLead and line-manage security team members
Experience & Skills Needed:
Extensive experience investigating and responding to cyber incidentsProficiency with security tools such as EDR and SIEM platformsProven track record of managing and coordinating incident response activitiesExperience in mentoring and coaching junior staffStrong understanding of threat actor techniques, tools, and tacticsExcellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skillsExperience with Splunk or similar log management toolsFamiliarity with Agile working practicesKnowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS
If you possess the relevant experience and are ready to lead critical cyber defence initiatives, we encourage you to apply.
Minorities, women, LGBTQ+ candidates, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Interviews will take place next week, so please apply immediately to be considered for this contract role.