Senior Cyber Security Analyst

Locke & Mccloud; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job description

Senior Cyber Security Analyst - Bristol - £55,000-£65,000 per annum

We’re pleased to be working with a specialist Cyber Services company that delivers security operations support to a diverse range of clients. They’re expanding their SOC team and are in search of a confident Senior Cyber Security Analyst to lead threat investigations, tune detection logic, and contribute to high-quality managed security services. The role includes a salary of £55,000-£65,000, a competitive benefits package, and hybrid working flexibility.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Analysing security incidents and SOAR alerts with a methodical, threat-led approach
• Designing and fine-tuning rules and playbooks to improve threat detection and response
• Working with customers to shape and implement tailored security monitoring workflows
• Supporting both live operations and onboarding of new services
• Researching threat intelligence to enhance SOC processes
• Reviewing junior analyst cases and helping develop their capabilities
• Owning ticket queues, meeting SLAs, and ensuring high-quality case records
• Participating in projects across departments and improving internal procedures
• Taking part in the on-call incident escalation rota

You’ll Need:

• 3+ years in a SOC or security operations function
• Hands-on experience with SIEM/EDR tools like SentinelOne, Defender for Endpoint, QRadar
• Security certifications (e.g., Security+, CySA+, SC-200, SBT L1)
• Strong written communication and organisation skills
• Experience leading or mentoring junior team members
• High attention to detail and a collaborative mindset

Good to Have:

• Prior work in incident response teams
• Familiarity with cloud security tools and services
• Knowledge of SOAR toolsets and automation