Information Security Analyst (Remote in the UK)

Location: Cheltenham, England, United Kingdom

Department: Executive

To learn more about our team and office culture in Leeds, England (UK), visit the following links. 
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As an Information Security Analyst, this role is to protect company and customer data by monitoring for threats and implementing various security measures. Additional responsibilities include investigating and addressing any security incidents, conducting security reviews, and taking the necessary steps to ensure the privacy, integrity, and availability of our information systems, services, and networks.

You will support platforms that require you to obtain UK SC Clearance.

Responsibilities:

• Responds to security alerts created across infosec alerting systems
• Escalates security alerts requiring further investigation
• Creates new security alerts and dashboards as needed
• Performs threat hunting across information security log feeds 
• Creates Infosec policies, procedures, and playbooks
• Monitors, investigates and responds to security incidents
• Performs root cause analysis on identified vulnerabilities and incidents
• Conducts security reviews and penetration testing across company products and services
• Conducts vulnerability scanning and triages vulnerabilities across company products
• Monitor changes in the network and network activity for threats

Requirements:

• Security certification such as, one or more of, Security+, GSEC, CompTIA CySA+, or Cisco Cyber Ops are desirable
• Demonstrated knowledge of information security concepts and best practices
• Has an understanding of InfoSec concepts such as: cloud infrastructure, application security, vulnerability scanning, penetration testing
• Experience with SIEM tools, log observability, Azure or AWS and other infosec related apps and tools preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in information technology or a related field preferred
• Experience with infosec testing tools and scripts.
• Experience with AI tools (like Claude Code) to deliver data analysis and application development.
• Familiar with Microsoft Sentinel and/or Elasticsearch.
• Familiar with SaaS application concepts: secure configuration, API’s, logging, access control, permissions, troubleshooting.
• Familiar with Docker and containerization is desirable.
• Familiar with implementing secure IT SaaS applications.
• Familiar with OWASP top 10 and MITRE ATT&CK Framework.
• Knowledge of various operating systems, ChromeOS, Linux, Mac, Windows.
• Able to navigate the linux command line.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Excellent time management and organization skills, Excellent Analytical skills.