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Cyber Security Analyst / Security Operations Engineer
Location: Must be in close proximity to Bromley (onsite for first 3 months, then Hybrid - 3 days a week in-office)
About the Role
We are looking for a proactive and technically skilled Cyber Security Analyst / Security Operations Engineer to join our IT Security team. This role focuses on monitoring, investigating, and responding to security alerts across our environment using Rapid7 and Microsoft Defender platforms.
The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining and improving the organisation’s security posture by:
- Identifying threats
- Investigating potential compromises
- Proactively recommending security improvements
Key Responsibilities
Security Monitoring & Incident Response
- Monitor security systems (Rapid7, Microsoft Defender) on a 24/7 operational basis
- Investigate and respond to security alerts, incidents, and suspicious activity
- Analyse potential threats and determine if systems have been compromised
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Threat Investigation & Reporting
- Conduct detailed investigations and provide clear documentation of findings
- Identify security weaknesses, vulnerabilities, and gaps within the environment
Security Improvement & Compliance
- Recommend and implement improvements to strengthen overall security posture
- Support incident response and remediation activities
- Assist with internal IT security awareness and training initiatives
Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
- Work closely with IT teams to ensure security best practices are followed
- Continuously evaluate opportunities for quick-win security enhancements and process improvements
- Maintain awareness of emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices
Essential Skills & Experience
✅ Strong **hands-on experience with **Rapid7 ✅ Strong **hands-on experience with **Microsoft Defender ✅ Experience monitoring and responding to security alerts in a SOC or security-focused environment ✅ Knowledge of endpoint security, threat detection, and incident response processes ✅ Understanding of cybersecurity principles, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques ✅ Ability to investigate and analyse security events effectively ✅ Experience identifying security gaps and recommending remediation actions ✅ Experience in security projects ✅ Excellent problem-solving and communication skills ✅ Ability to work independently and proactively improve security operations
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Desirable Skills
🔹 Experience with SIEM technologies 🔹 Familiarity with vulnerability management and patching processes 🔹 Knowledge of Microsoft 365 security technologies 🔹 Security certifications (e.g., Security+, SC-200, SC-300, CEH, or CISSP) 🔹 Experience delivering security awareness training
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