About this role
Senior Cyber Security Analyst
Glasgow – Hybrid (2DPW in office) Competitive Salary
Working Hours: 7am – 4pm
VIQU are partnering with a leading global professional services organisation seeking a Senior Cyber Security Analyst to strengthen their security operations and enhance their cyber security posture. This is a hands-on technical role focused on threat detection, incident response, security controls, and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), providing technical guidance, mentoring junior analysts, and collaborating with global teams to ensure effective security operations.
Key Responsibilities of the Senior Cyber Security Analyst:
Lead the monitoring, investigation, and response to security alerts and incidents using SIEM and other security technologiesAnalyse security logs, network traffic, and threat intelligence to identify potential threats and vulnerabilitiesManage complex security incidents, including root cause analysis, containment, and remediationImplement, maintain, and optimise security controls across infrastructure, applications, and endpointsConduct vulnerability assessments, security testing, and reviews to identify and address security weaknessesAct as a technical SME, mentoring junior analysts and supporting BAU security operationsCollaborate with IT and infrastructure teams to strengthen security practices and organisational resilienceMaintain security documentation in line with ISO 27001 and monitor performance against KPIs and SLAs Key Experience Required of the Senior Cyber Security Analyst:
Proven experience in a Senior Cyber Security Analyst, Security Operations Analyst, or equivalent technical security roleStrong hands-on experience with SIEM technologies, threat detection, security monitoring, and incident responseExperience with security technologies including firewalls, endpoint detection and response (EDR), DLP, and vulnerability management toolsDemonstrable experience investigating complex security incidents and implementing remediation measuresStrong understanding of security frameworks, risk management, and ISO 27001Previous experience acting as a technical SME, mentoring analysts, and supporting BAU security operationsFamiliarity with ITSM and delivery tools such as ServiceNow, Cherwell, Jira, or Azure DevOpsExcellent stakeholder management skills and experience collaborating across global teamsRelevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CySA+, or CISSP are desirable Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence, or reach out to Katie Dark via the VIQU IT website.
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