Senior Cyber Analyst

Darktrace Ltd; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AI cybersecurity firm in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Cyber Analyst to join their team. This hybrid role involves investigating alerts and network threats, producing technical reports, and mentoring junior members. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, intermediate to advanced cybersecurity knowledge, and the ability to communicate effectively. Additional perks include comprehensive medical insurance, generous holiday entitlement, and a salary sacrifice pension scheme.

Benefits

23 days' holiday plus public holidays

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Intermediate to advanced cybersecurity knowledge and experience.
• Strong analytical skills and pattern recognition abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Investigate alerts and network traffic for unusual patterns.
• Produce technical customer-facing reports.
• Assess risks and implement straightforward security measures.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to their development.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Goal orientation

Tools

Darktrace platform

Job description

###Senior Cyber Analyst page is loaded## Senior Cyber Analystlocations: Cambridge Officetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR101034Darktrace is a global leader in AI for cybersecurity that keeps organizations ahead of the changing threat landscape every day. Founded in 2013, Darktrace provides the essential cybersecurity platform protecting nearly 10,000 organizations from unknown threats using its proprietary AI.The Darktrace Active AI Security Platform delivers a proactive approach to cyber resilience to secure the business across the entire digital estate – from network to cloud to email. Breakthrough innovations from our R&D teams have resulted in over 200 patent applications filed. Darktrace’s platform and services are supported by over 2,400 employees around the world. To learn more, visit . **Job D****escription****:**This is a hybrid position that requires attendance in the Cambridge office at least 2 days a week.**What will I be doing:**As a Senior Cyber Analyst, you’ll have a varied and challenging workload across SOC, consultancy, and threat functions. Key responsibilities include:* Using the Darktrace platform and supporting tools to investigate alerts and network traffic for unusual patterns, producing technical customer-facing reports.* Assessing risks and implementing straightforward security measures.* Identifying threat trends and investigating campaigns across Darktrace’s customer environments.* Answering a range of basic to complex customer questions via email or chat with clear, concise responses.* Proactively engaging with team members to discuss strategies and objectives.* Creating checklists to ensure tasks are completed accurately and on time.* Speaking credibly on cybersecurity topics and sharing knowledge internally and externally through technical blog posts.* Representing Analyst work and cybersecurity principles confidently in customer-facing engagements.* Staying up to date with the latest developments and trends in cybersecurity.* Becoming a technical expert for customer engagements, sharing best practices and supporting adoption of the Darktrace platform.* Mentoring junior team members and contributing to their development.* Maintaining the highest standards of customer and business data security.**What experience do I need:**We’re looking for someone with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while collaborating within a diverse team. Ideal candidates will have:* Information Security Knowledge: Intermediate to advanced cybersecurity knowledge and experience following procedures during security breaches.* Darktrace Product Knowledge: Understanding of security measures and AI enhancements integrated within our core products.* Attention to Detail: Proven analytical and pattern recognition skills.* Problem Solving: Ability to break down tasks, gather data, and apply practical solutions.* Organisation: Strong time management and ability to meet deadlines.* Goal Orientation: Ability to set personal objectives aligned with team goals.* Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.* Active Listening: Ability to engage effectively with team members and customers.**Benefits:*** 23 days’ holiday + all public holidays, rising to 25 days after 2 years of service,* Additional day off for your birthday,* Private medical insurance which covers you, your cohabiting partner and children,* Life insurance of 4 times your base salary,* Salary sacrifice pension scheme,* Enhanced family leave,* Confidential Employee Assistance Program,* Cycle to work scheme.