Cybersecurity Analyst
Job Summary
Job Purpose: The Cybersecurity Analyst is responsible for monitoring analysing and responding to security events and incidents to protect the organisation from cyber threats. The role operates within the security operations function and supports continuous improvement of detection and response capabilities.
Duties:
Monitor SIEM EDR and security tooling for suspicious activity and alerts
Perform triage investigation and initial response to security incidents
Analyse logs alerts and telemetry to identify indicators of compromise
Escalate confirmed incidents in line with incident response procedures
Support containment eradication and recovery activities during incidents
Use threat intelligence and MITRE ATT&CK to enhance detection and analysis
Maintain accurate incident records evidence and investigation notes
Support vulnerability management and threathunting activities
Participate in oncall or shiftbased security operations as required
Technical Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge:
SOC operations and security monitoring concepts
Cyber threat techniques tactics and procedures
Incident response fundamentals
Skills:
Threat analysis and investigation
Log analysis and alert triage
Clear written and verbal communication
Attention to detail and analytical thinking
Planning and Decision Making:
- Follows established playbooks and procedures
- Exercises judgement when escalating incidents
- Prioritises alerts based on risk and impact
Impact and Scope:
- Direct contribution to detection and response effectiveness
- Timely actions reduce impact of security incidents
- Errors may delay containment or escalation of threats
Qualifications :
Experience:
Minimum 24 years experience in a SOC security operations or analyst role
Handson experience with SIEM and endpoint security platforms
Exposure to MITRE ATT&CK framework
Rapid7 knowledge is desirable.
Additional Information :
Join us and well help build your career with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business both locally and globally. Youll experience an inclusive environment with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. Youll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing financial and lifestyle perspective.
Join us and work for a world-leader with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.
We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin economic status disability age or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics where we celebrate support and embrace diversity.
At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation including but not limited to interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our careers website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
Smiths Group is a global technology company that delivers solutions for the worlds evolving challenges. With a history spanning over 170 years, we operate across multiple sectors, including healthcare, energy, defense, and manufacturing. Our five divisionsJohn Crane, Smiths Detectio ... View more