Senior Cyber Security Analyst - Bristol - £55,000-£65,000 per annum
We’re pleased to be working with a specialist Cyber Services company that delivers security operations support to a diverse range of clients. They’re expanding their SOC team and are in search of a confident Senior Cyber Security Analyst to lead threat investigations, tune detection logic, and contribute to high-quality managed security services. The role includes a salary of £55,000-£65,000, a competitive benefits package, and hybrid working flexibility.
Your Responsibilities Will Include:
* Analysing security incidents and SOAR alerts with a methodical, threat-led approach
* Designing and fine-tuning rules and playbooks to improve threat detection and response
* Working with customers to shape and implement tailored security monitoring workflows
* Supporting both live operations and onboarding of new services
* Researching threat intelligence to enhance SOC processes
* Reviewing junior analyst cases and helping develop their capabilities
* Owning ticket queues, meeting SLAs, and ensuring high-quality case records
* Participating in projects across departments and improving internal procedures
* Taking part in the on-call incident escalation rota
You’ll Need:
* 3+ years in a SOC or security operations function
* Hands-on experience with SIEM/EDR tools like SentinelOne, Defender for Endpoint, QRadar
* Security certifications (e.g., Security+, CySA+, SC-200, SBT L1)
* Strong written communication and organisation skills
* Experience leading or mentoring junior team members
* High attention to detail and a collaborative mindset
Good to Have:
* Prior work in incident response teams
* Familiarity with cloud security tools and services
* Knowledge of SOAR toolsets and automation
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