Security Analyst - Cyber Security Incident Response Team
About The Position
SLC have a fantastic permanent opportunity for a Security Analyst to join our Cyber Security Incident Response Team within the wider Security department here at SLC. The successful candidate will have a proven record of working in a cyber incident response role, an excellent understanding of the external threat landscape and great communication skills. In this role, you will be assisting with leading the monitoring capability for all potential security incidents, responding to those in a timely manner and engaging with different stakeholders in relation to any ongoing incidents. You’ll play a key part in strengthening SLC’s security posture, helping us stay one step ahead of emerging threats and contributing directly to the protection of our customers and services. This is a chance to make a real impact in a fast‑moving environment where your expertise will be valued and your ideas will help shape the future of our cyber defence capability.
Requirements
- Good background in Cyber and Information Security, with experience in technical roles
- Proficiency in threat hunting, incident investigation, and analysis of security issues
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to gather and interpret complex information
- Strong communication skills, capable of explaining technical concepts to diverse audiences
- Attention to detail and organisational skills, with experience in various platforms and SIEM tools
Nice To Haves
- Good knowledge of infrastructure systems
- Networking Protocols
- Some cloud experience
Responsibilities
- Assisting with leading the monitoring capability for all potential security incidents
- Responding to incidents in a timely manner
- Engaging with different stakeholders in relation to any ongoing incidents
- Strengthening SLC’s security posture
- Helping SLC stay one step ahead of emerging threats
- Contributing directly to the protection of SLC's customers and services
Benefits
- 28 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays
- Option to buy/sell annual leave
- Flexi-time and enhanced flexible working options available
- Option to join the Civil Service pension scheme
- Life insurance cover for 4 x annual salary
- Enhanced company sick pay and family leave including maternity, paternity and adoption
- Contributory lifestyle benefit options including discounts at hundreds of retailers, cycle to work scheme, access to the Civil Service Sports and Leisure Club for discounted gym memberships, and an optional dental insurance scheme
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
