Senior Cyber Security Analyst

Locke & Mccloud; Royal Tunbridge Wells; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Senior Cyber Security Analyst - Kent - £50,000-£60,000 per annum

We’re proud to be partnering with a respected non-profit organisation dedicated to social impact and digital resilience. As they continue to grow and enhance their cyber maturity, they’re seeking a passionate Senior Cyber Security Analyst to support critical incident detection, response efforts, and security automation. The position offers a salary of £50,000 – £60,000, a strong benefits package tailored for UK employees, and a hybrid working model with remote 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