Security Operations Analyst: Threat Defense & Incident Response

Methodfi; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - GBP 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in the UK is seeking a Security Operations Analyst to maintain the organization's security posture and protect critical assets. The position involves monitoring threats, responding to security incidents, and ensuring compliance with internal policies. With a competitive salary range of £80,000 to £95,000, the company offers equity, 25 days of holiday, and comprehensive medical insurance. Ideal candidates will have strong expertise in SIEM platforms and incident response procedures.

Benefits

Equity in early-stage tech company

25 days holiday plus local public holidays

Private medical insurance

Enhanced family leave

Team off-sites in fun locations

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in the operation, administration, and maintenance of a major SIEM platform.
• Proven experience in the end-to-end development of security incident response playbooks.
• Deep expertise in the analysis of security logs from diverse sources to identify anomalies.

Responsibilities

• Rapidly detect and prioritize active threats and vulnerabilities through continuous monitoring.
• Serve as the initial responder to detect security incidents and analyze their impact.
• Enforce internal security policies and maintain records of detected security events.

Skills

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Platform Expertise

Security Incident Response

Security Log and Network Analysis

Vulnerability Management

Tools

Nessus

Qualys

Rapid7

Trivy

Job description

A leading tech company in the UK is seeking a Security Operations Analyst to maintain the organization's security posture and protect critical assets. The position involves monitoring threats, responding to security incidents, and ensuring compliance with internal policies. With a competitive salary range of £80,000 to £95,000, the company offers equity, 25 days of holiday, and comprehensive medical insurance. Ideal candidates will have strong expertise in SIEM platforms and incident response procedures.