Lead Cyber Operations Analyst
Cheshire Area | Hybrid Working
Salary: up to £70,000
We are seeking an experienced Lead Cyber Operations Analyst to play a key role in strengthening enterprise cyber containment capabilities and supporting the evolution of a mature Cyber Operations function.
This senior position offers the opportunity to coordinate complex organisation-wide cyber activities, guide critical testing initiatives, and help defend against an evolving threat landscape. You’ll work within a fast-paced, collaborative security environment and participate in on-call support as part of a highly skilled cyber operations team.
This opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives under pressure, enjoys solving complex cyber security challenges, and wants to make a real impact within a large-scale enterprise environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and coordinate cyber operations and incident response activities across the organisation.
* Support the enhancement of cyber containment and response capabilities.
* Manage and respond to complex cyber security incidents in time-critical situations.
* Conduct investigation, analysis, containment, and remediation activities for security incidents.
* Drive timely escalation and ensure incidents are managed through to successful resolution.
* Support cyber testing exercises and continuous operational improvements.
* Analyse network traffic, PCAP captures, endpoint activity, and attack patterns to identify malicious behaviour.
* Work with SIEM technologies and security tooling across large and complex enterprise environments.
* Produce technical reports and provide briefings to senior stakeholders and executives.
* Support cyber risk management, governance, and security control initiatives.
Skills & Experience Required
To be successful in this role, you should have:
* Strong hands-on experience in Cyber Security Incident Response or Cyber Operations.
* Deep technical expertise in one or more incident response related domains, including:
* SOC Operations
* Malware Analysis
* Endpoint Detection & Response
* Network Security
* Cloud Security
* Proven ability to operate calmly and decisively in high-pressure, time-critical situations.
* Strong knowledge of cyber security toolsets and detection technologies.
* Experience with scripting languages and strong proficiency in data analysis.
* Strong understanding of cyber risk, controls, and security governance.
* Proficiency with SIEM technologies within large and complex computing environments.
* Incident response expertise including:
* PCAP Capture
* Network Analysis
* Traffic Pattern Analysis
* Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
* Experience briefing, debriefing, and presenting to senior executives.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Desirable Experience
* Familiarity with Financial Services regulations and compliance requirements.
* Experience working within highly regulated enterprise environments.
Assessment Areas
Candidates may be assessed across several key capabilities relevant to success in the role, including:
* Risk & Controls
* Change & Transformation
* Business Acumen
* Strategic Thinking
* Digital & Technology Expertise
* Technical Cyber Security Skills
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to join a highly capable cyber security team working at the forefront of cyber defence within a complex enterprise environment. You’ll have the chance to work on high-impact security incidents, influence operational improvements, and collaborate with experienced cyber professionals on critical security initiatives.