Security Analyst (London Area)

Overview:

We’re seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Information Security Analyst to join a London based Banks growing security function. Reporting to the Cyber Security Manager , you will support the daily operational security activities across the business.

This role is ideal for a professional with 2–3 years' experience working in a corporate, structured environment in a security analyst or security operations role. You'll focus on daily log analysis, vulnerability management support, antivirus monitoring, and helping to close security-related incidents.

Key Responsibilities:

🔍 Security Monitoring & Analysis

• Review, monitor, and analyze daily security logs using SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, Sentinel, Defender).
• Identify false positives, escalate true positives, and assist in incident investigations.
• Support service desk and IT teams with closing out security-related calls and incidents.

🛠️ Threat & Vulnerability Management

• Assist with running and analyzing vulnerability scans; help track remediation.
• Monitor and manage endpoint protection and antivirus alerts.
• Collaborate with infrastructure and service teams to support patching and hardening efforts.

📑 General Security Support

• Maintain security incident logs, reports, and operational documentation.
• Support periodic health checks of security tools and systems.
• Work closely with firewall and access management processes (basic reviews and requests).

Who This Role Would Suit:

• A candidate with 2–3 years of security analyst experience in a structured corporate environment .
• Someone comfortable working within formal processes (e.g., ticketing, escalations, approvals).
• A person with a strong foundational knowledge of IT systems, security tooling, and operational security tasks.

Skills & Experience Required:

• 2–3 years in a cyber security or security operations role, preferably in a corporate or regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of security incident handling, log analysis, and common attack vectors.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM tools, antivirus platforms, and vulnerability scanners.
• Good understanding of basic networking, firewalls, and endpoint security principles.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple operational tasks with attention to detail.

Nice to Have (But Not Essential):

• Familiarity with security frameworks such as ISO27001, Cyber Essentials, or NIST.
• Exposure to tools like Microsoft Defender, Qualys, Tenable, or CrowdStrike.
• Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Microsoft SC-900, SC-200, or similar.