Nova Blue Technologies
Tier 1 Security Analyst
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Fancy progressing your cybersecurity career with a company that actually cares?
Are you excited about using tech to make the world better? Want to work for a startup that’s values-led, fun-loving, and seriously going places? Dreaming of a role where your voice matters and your ideas shape the future? If you’re nodding, you’re in the right place.
At Nova Blue Technologies, we’re on the lookout for a motivated, detail-oriented Tier 1 Security Analyst to join our growing SecOps crew. This role is perfect for someone early in their career or looking to level up fast in cybersecurity. We're not here to pigeonhole you, if you've got drive and ambition, there’s space to grow in all directions.
Who We Are
We're a UK + Canada-based Managed Security Services and Cybersecurity Consulting firm, working with brilliant clients across the UK, Europe, and North America. What sets us apart?
- Values: Things like Kindness is the Default, Relentless Innovation and Excellence in Everything.
- Team: We’re building modern, scalable security services with a team that’s as sharp as it is supportive.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Tier 1 Analyst, you’ll be right in the action, monitoring alerts, triaging incidents, supporting daily ops, and helping our team deliver world-class security. You’ll be a vital part of scaling our services and keeping things humming so senior folks can focus on the bigger picture.
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In your day-to-day, you’ll:
- Perform daily security and health checks on client environments
- Monitor alerts via Microsoft Sentinel, Defender, Google Workspace, SentinelOne
- Triage incidents, troubleshoot security issues, escalate when needed
- Help prep reports for clients (we’ll show you how)
- Implementing security improvements
- Keep our internal playbooks and SOPs up to date
- Contribute to automation (PowerShell + KQL skills? Sweet!)
- Stick to and develop solid, consistent processes that make life better for everyone
What We’re Looking For
- A methodical, detail-oriented mindset
- A real curiosity for cybersecurity and emerging threats
- A proactive, team-first attitude
- A passion for learning, improving, and owning your growth
Must-Have Skills & Experience
- Foundational knowledge in cybersecurity or IT support
- 1–2 years’ experience working with Microsoft 365 Security tools (Defender, Intune, Entra)
- Understanding of log analysis + incident triage
- Comfortable speaking in client meetings
- Confident in writing clear, structured client reports
- Strong communication and documentation writing
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Comparable SFIA skills framework
- Security operations – Preferred level 3 – minimum level 2
- Configuration management – level 2
- Customer service support – Preferred level 3 – minimum level 2
Bonus Points (Nice to Haves)
- Previous experience in a security operations role
- Studying for or holding the SC-200 (or similar certs)
- Familiarity with Microsoft Sentinel + writing KQL queries
- Experience with Google Workspace + SentinelOne
Why Join Nova Blue?
- Work with a sharp, kind, collaborative security team
- Fully remote
- We support your certs, tech growth, and career development
- Help shape how modern security services are built
- Gym membership on us
- Semi-flexible working hours (Core UK hours: 09:00–17:00 Mon–Fri)
- No leave limits – get your work done and don’t take the p!ss = golden
- Work from literally anywhere – Bora Bora? Sure. Just bring broadband + vibes.
- Equity shares options – we believe in sharing the success
- Genuinely friendly, creative, and inclusive team that lives its values
Next Steps?
If this sounds like your kind of place and you’re ready to grow, learn, and build cool stuff with good people, hit apply. We’d love to hear from you.
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