Cyber Security Incident Response & Threat Intelligence Analyst

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wThe Cyber Security Operations Team is responsible for monitoring, detecting, and responding to cyber threats across Thomas Millers estate. We ensure the protection of digital assets and safeguard confidentiality, integrity and availability of systems. Working in a fast-paced environment, the SOC provides 24/7 vigilance, rapid incident response, vulnerability oversight and actionable threat intelligence to reduce cyber risk

Who Are We Looking Fo

r?We are seeking a Cyber Security Incident Response & Threat Intelligence Analyst to strengthen our SOC capability. The successful candidate will focus primarily on incident response while also supporting threat intelligence analysis. This hybrid role ensures we can both react quickly to active threats and proactively reduce risk exposure through continuous threat monitoring and remediation efforts. The ideal candidate will have an in-depth understanding of the overall security landscape, be experienced in cyber security incident response, with a keen ability to detect and respond to complex security incidents, tuning detection systems to spot attacker Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs

).
They will lead responses to active incidents, collaborating with IT, security, and business stakeholders to mitigate threat actors from our systems as quickly as possib

le.They should have a deep understanding of threat detection techniques, advanced persistent threats (APT), and incident handling procedures. They will provide technical mentorship to junior members of the team, and act as an escalation tier for complex analysis. We are looking for an individual who can balance technical risks against business risks and consistently drive for the right resul

ts.
The successful candidate will have a good mix of deep technical knowledge, a demonstrated background in information security, and an analytical mindset that is driven by curios

ity.
We value broad and deep technical knowledge, specifically in the fields of operating system security, network security, software security, malware analysis, forensics, security operations, incident response, and emergent security intellig

ence.
Responsibi

litiesRespond to and investigate cyber security incidents, including malware outbreaks, phishing attempts, insider threats and handle digital fore
nsics.Continuously improve our monitoring systems' detection and response capabilities as well as processes, procedures, and pla
ybooksLead Incident Response efforts when dealing with confirmed security inc
identsAutomate analysis and response steps to reduce manua
l toilHelp prioritise the creation of new SOC use cases to ensure optimum ROl for engineering
effortMonitor security alerts and suspicious activities from a variety of SOC
tools.Utilise Microsoft security tools such as Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft 365 Defender, and Azure Security Centre to detect, respond to, and mitigate security inci
dents.Perform root cause analysis to determine how breaches or incidents occurred and implement long term prevention strat
egies.Collaborate with other IT and security teams to address vulnerabilities and strengthen security po
sture.Conduct post-incident analysis to identify areas for improvement and lessons le
arned.Maintain detailed records of security incidents, including incident timelines, analysis, and resolu
tions.Plan and execute monitoring system architectural c
hangesCommunicate effectively at multiple levels of sensitivity, and multiple aud
iencesRecognise, adopt and install the best practices in security engineering fields throughout the organisation: development, cryptography, network security, security operations, incident response, security intelli
gence.Gather, analyse and disseminate threat intelligence from internal and external so
urces.Provide intelligence driven recommendations for improved SOC detection and con

trols.
Technical

SkillsHands-on experience with vulnerability management tools (e.g., Nessus, Qualys, R
apid7).Familiarity with threat intelligence platforms (e.g., Recorded Future, ThreatConnect, Man
diant).Experience with SOC tools s
uch as:SIEM (e.g., Splunk, IBM QRadar, ArcSight,
Rapid7)Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (e.g., CrowdStrike, Carbon Black, SentinelOne,
Rapid7)Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS) (e.g., Snort, Suricata, Cis
co IDS)Vulnerability Management tools (e.g., Nessus, Qualys,
Rapid7)Threat Intelligence Platforms (e.g., Recorded Future, ThreatC
onnect)Firewalls and Network Monitoring tools (e.g., Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, Chec
kpoint)Security Orchestration Automation and Response (SOAR) platforms (e.g., Demisto, P
hantom)Experience with Web Gateway and Web Proxy tools (e.g., Blue Coat, Zscaler, Forcepoint, Pal
o Alto)Strong knowledge of operating systems (Windows, Linux) and network pro
tocols.Proficiency in analysing packet captures (Wireshark, TC
PDump).Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or Powe
rShell.Experience with cloud security monitoring (AWS, Azure
, GCP).Knowledge of incident management frameworks like NIST, MITRE ATT&

amp;CK.
Minimum Qualif

icationsBachelor's Degree in Cyber Security, Information Technology, or a relate
d field.3-5 years of experience in SOC Operations, incident response, threat intelligence, or similar roles within a SOC envi
ronment.Hands-on experience responding to security incidents using SIEM and ED
R tools.In depth knowledge of networking, security principles, and threat detection method
ologies.Demonstrated ability to handle complex incident investigations and document findings effe
ctively.Practical experience in network- and host-based digital forensics across multiple operating
systemsIn-depth experience working with a variety of monitoring tools, including SIEM, endpoint security, intrusion detection/prevention, packet a
nalysis,CASB,
and SOARKnowledge of open security testing standards and projects, including OWASP and the MITRE ATT&C
K MatrixStrong organizational skills and attention to
detail.Excellent written communication skills, with a focus on translating technically complex issues into simple, easy-to-understand concepts in

English.
Preferred Quali

ficationsIndustry certifications such as CISSP, GIAC (GCIH, GCI
A, GCTI).Experience with forensic investigations, malware analysis and reverse eng
ineering.Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (e.g., GDPR, PCI DSS) and their impact on incident response pr
ocedures.Experience with advanced persistent threat (APT) detection and mi
tigation.Ability to work in a 24/7 on-call incident response env
ironment.Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly document incidents and provide post-incident reports to non-technical stak
eholders.Experience leading the deployment of a major SIEM platform (Splunk, QRadar, Sentinel, ArcSight, etc) and/or EDR platform (Crowdstrike, Defender for Endpoint, Cyla
nce, etc)5+ years of experience in cyber security and adjacent fields such as systems engineering, network management, cloud security, and/or application
security2+ years in a security engineering
position2+ years of scripting/coding experience with one or more
languagesRelevant industry certifications, a degree in cyber security or adjacent fields, or cyber security b
oot campsExperience in python, powersh
ell, bashExperience with an Infrastructure as Code tool like
terraformFamiliarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azu

re or GCP

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