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Cyber Security Analyst
Tier 1 Security Analyst – Entry Level
📍 Glasgow Office | 🕒 Full-time | Shift-based | 24/7 Rota Support (4 on / 4 off)
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Scottish office in Glasgow City Centre as a Tier 1 Security Analyst (T1SA) based in a state-of-the-art Security Operations Centre (SOC).
About the Role
The role of a Tier 1 Security Analyst (T1SA) is responsible for the first point of contact with security alerts. The primary responsibility involves triage and initial incident investigation, following security playbooks and processes.
Core duties include resolving or escalating security incidents, participating in incident response tasks, and contributing to post-incident reviews.
T1SAs must be resourceful, adaptive, and creative, capable of working under pressure to mitigate the impact of live security incidents.
This is an entry-level position, designed to help candidates build experience while leveraging our team’s expertise to accelerate their learning. Additional training and development in cybersecurity best practices and managed services will be provided.
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Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and respond to security alerts generated by technologies such as SIEM, EDR, Microsoft Sentinel, vulnerability management, phishing, and threat intelligence solutions, all within defined Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
- Conduct triage, in-depth analysis, and investigations following established processes and playbooks.
- Utilise advanced threat intelligence during investigations.
- Perform security investigations using historical data and managing data from multiple customer environments.
- Work closely with client IT and Information Security teams to enhance collaboration.
- Develop a deep understanding of managed security services and cybersecurity technologies.
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Successful candidates must demonstrate:
- A strong knowledge of cybersecurity and its evolving threats.
- Familiarity with network cloud security, endpoint security, AI/Machine Learning, and automation tools.
- Experience or certification in fields like:
- XDR (Extended Detection and Response)
- SIEM (Security Information and Event Management)
- EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response)
- Vulnerability Management
- Network, Cloud, AI/ML-based security technologies
- SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response)
Daily Commitment
You are required to attend the office during daytime shifts.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Sapphire is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment for all employees.
Want to make a difference?
Apply now and join a team shaping the future of cybersecurity.
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