Threat Analyst
Location - Reading or Glasgow (hybrid with expectations x1-2 days per week in the office)
Salary - competitive + 10% bonus 35 days holiday and much more!
**Need SC clearance or eligible, will need to have lived in the UK for the last 5 years**
We are really excited about this opportunity! We are looking for a Threat Analyst to be a part of our clients commitment to their sustainable projects, who are an ambitious organisation experiencing huge growth!
You will be:
Stay ahead of emerging attack methods and provide insights on how to protect against them
Drive the ongoing refinement and effectiveness of cyber hunting tools, ensuring they’re optimised for the best performance
Develop and use scripts to simulate attack scenarios, following industry frameworks to identify security gaps
Assist in post-incident investigations, offering analysis and solutions to prevent future issues
Monitor system activity, reviewing tools and logs to detect any unusual or suspicious behaviour
Skills required:
Organised approach with the ability to adapt to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines in a high-pressure environment
Persuasive, encouraging, and motivating with strong written and verbal communication skills
Quick to pick up new technical skills and apply them effectively
Capable of interacting with staff at all levels, up to senior leadership, across various business units and organisations
Eligible to obtain UK National Security Vetting clearance at the Security Check (SC) level