IT Cyber Security Analyst Tier 2

Little Fish (UK) Ltd; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity solutions firm based in the UK is seeking an experienced Tier 2 Cyber Security Analyst to join their team. In this role, you will investigate complex security alerts, mentor junior analysts, and respond to incidents within our Cyber Security Operations Centre. The position requires SOC experience and proficiency with security tools like SIEM and EDR. Competitive salary and benefits include a 20% shift allowance, training programs, healthcare, and annual leave. Be part of a passionate team dedicated to safeguarding organizations from cyber threats.

Benefits

£4,500 training program earnings increase

Referral bonus scheme

LinkedIn Learning access

Healthcare cash plan

Casual dress policy

Company Pension Scheme

Company social events

25 days annual leave plus holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a SOC or similar security role.
• Strong background in incident investigation and response.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM and EDR tools.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and triaging security events.
• Leading investigations and working with incident responders.
• Translating complex findings into clear communication.

Skills

SOC experience

Incident investigation

Threat identification

Mentoring

SIEM knowledge

EDR experience

Education

Microsoft SC-200

CompTIA Security+

Tools

SIEM

EDR

Email security platforms

Job description

Come and join the Littlefish team!

Work location: Nottingham or Sheffield Hybrid 4 days on, 4 days off 12-hour shift rotations

Salary: Up to: £35,000 with a 20% shift allowance

Eligibility: Must be eligible for SC Clearance (UK resident for the last 5 years) and NPPV2 clearance

Here at Littlefish, we look for people who can make a real difference and become a giant slayer. As the world around us continues to change, we look for people who grab that change with optimism and excitement. These are the passionate and high performing people who enjoy and thrive on thinking outside the box.

Our current employees are the giant slayers who have made Littlefish who we are today, and you will be the future employees who continue to add the drive, passion, and add to our skills and experience as we see Littlefish grow.

So, if this is ticking your boxes and you are excited at the thought of working with creative, passionate, energetic, friendly people- we would love to hear from you.

The role and what you’ll be getting up to on a day to day basis:

Are you a passionate cyber security professional ready to take the next step in your SOC career? Littlefish is looking for an experienced Tier 2 Cyber Security Analyst to help protect our customers from emerging threats and play a critical role in our Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC).

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, enjoys deep‑dive investigation work, and is motivated by defending organisations from real‑world cyber‑attacks.

You will:

As a Tier 2 Analyst, you’ll be at the heart of our SOC operations, responsible for investigating complex security alerts, responding to incidents, and mentoring Tier 1 analysts.

Your day‑to‑day will include:

• Monitoring and triaging security events via our ITSM platform
• Analysing alerts using a range of security tools including SIEM, EDR, and email security platforms
• Leading deep‑dive investigations and working with incident responders to contain and eradicate threats
• Acting as the escalation point for Tier 1 analysts, offering guidance and technical support
• Conducting security assessments across privilege access, endpoints, email, and cloud environments
• Translating complex security findings into clear, actionable communication for customers
• Enhancing alert playbooks and helping evolve our SIEM use cases
• Staying ahead of the threat landscape with CTI‑informed analysis and mitigation advice

Who you are:

• Proven experience in a SOC or similar security role
• Strong background in incident investigation, threat identification, and response within SLAs
• Hands‑on experience with SIEM, EDR, and email security tooling
• Ability to mentor and support junior analysts
• Solid understanding of attack vectors, malware behaviour, and threat actor techniques
• Microsoft SC‑200 and/or CompTIA Security+ (or equivalent)
• SC‑300, AZ‑500 or SANS certifications
• Experience with vulnerability assessment and incident response
• Broader exposure to antivirus tooling, cloud security, or threat hunting

What can we offer you?

• Through our one of a kind training programme, the Littlefish Academy, you can increase your earnings by £4,500
• Referral bonus scheme of £1000 when you successfully refer a friend.
• Access to our LinkedIn Learning platform, with over 16000 expert‑led online tutorials to enhance and achieve your personal and professional goals.
• Healthcare cash plan. This will give you access to online GP appointments, 24/7 access to qualified counsellors and cash back against a range of general healthcare
• Casual dress policy
• Company Pension Scheme
• Company social events
• 25 days annual leave plus public / bank holidays
• Purchase of annual leave scheme

Life at Littlefish:

Our company values shape who we are as a business, what we stand for and how we work. Hiring people with our values at heart, is very important as we see Littlefish grow.

I am High Performing – I like to raise the bar, we look at creating opportunities to increase quality and improve efficiency, we strive for service excellence.

I am Passionate – We build team success and celebrate them together, I am enthusiastic and energetic, I care about the people I work with and we support one another.

I Have a Can‑Do Attitude – I am not afraid to step outside my comfort zone, we are not afraid to challenge status quo, we get stuff done!

So, if you feel like you can make a tangible difference, apply today, and join us on this journey.

Here at Littlefish we aim to be somewhere everyone can be themselves. We are committed to encouraging a diverse and inclusive community where everyone irrespective of who they are, or their background, can feel equal and supported.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Please get in touch if you are concerned about any difficulties you may face during your recruitment process, so we adjust accordingly.

Part of our application process includes a set of ED&I (Equality, diversity and inclusion) questions. Please note, each question has a ‘prefer not to say’ option.