Senior Cyber Operations Analyst

£65,000 - 75,000 GBP

Hybrid WORKING

Location: Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom Type: Permanent

Senior Cyber Operations Analyst - UK (London, Manchester, or Bristol)
Salary: £65,000-£75,000 per year (depending on location and experience)
Working Model: Hybrid/Onsite as required

A leading UK government and defence-focused technology organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Cyber Operations Analyst to join their Blue Team. This is a hands-on technical role within a high-performing Security Operations function, focusing on detecting, analysing, and responding to complex cyber threats across cloud, endpoint, and network environments.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and enhance detection rules and alerts, primarily within Splunk SIEM, to identify threats across diverse platforms.
• Analyse triggered alerts, triage incidents, and respond to security events on a rota basis, including on-call duties.
• Conduct threat hunting, vulnerability analysis, and incident investigation using the latest intelligence and tooling.
• Collaborate with peers and stakeholders to identify gaps in detection coverage and improve SecOps processes.
• Mentor junior analysts and provide subject matter expertise in technical security operations.
• Present technical findings and guidance to clients and senior stakeholders.

Ideal candidate:

• Minimum 5-6 years of experience in cyber security operations or incident response.
• Strong technical background, ideally from engineering or a hands-on IT/security role.
• Proficient in scripting or programming (Python, Bash, or similar).
• Practical experience with SIEM platforms (preferably Splunk), cloud environments, endpoints, and network monitoring.
• Familiarity with detection engineering, threat intelligence, and modern attacker techniques (TTPs).
• Sole British National with eligibility for SC security clearance; must meet UK residence and citizenship requirements.

Benefits: Competitive salary with additional on-call pay, private medical insurance, up to 25 days' annual leave, and three days' leave for charitable work. Continuous professional development and training are provided to support both technical and career growth.

For further information feel free to reach me at 02895213213, or simply apply! Reference: AMC/RKI