Overview
Cyber Security Analyst Jobs in London, England, United Kingdom at Haystack
Title: Cyber Security Analyst
Company: Haystack
Location: London, England, United Kingdom
We're working with a high-impact Central Government strategic partner on this exciting opportunity to protect critical national infrastructure.
Step into a mission-critical role where you will safeguard essential public services using a cutting-edge security stack including Splunk, Microsoft Defender, and Tenable. This is a high-stakes environment where your expertise in incident response and threat modelling will directly impact national security posture.
The Role
- Lead the triage and investigation of security events across a complex estate to determine scope, priority, and impact.
- Monitor and manage advanced security tooling including SIEM (Splunk), IDS/IPS, and vulnerability scanners to detect emerging threats.
- Drive end-to-end incident response actions and perform deep-dive forensic analysis to identify root causes of breaches.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide actionable recommendations for efficient remediation and long-term hardening.
- Utilize Tenable Threat Modelling System solutions to stay ahead of sophisticated adversaries and evolving attack vectors.
What You'll Need
- Active DV (Developed Vetting) Clearance is essential for this sensitive government project.
- Proven experience in a SOC environment with high proficiency in SIEM platforms like Splunk and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.
- Strong technical grasp of network security principles, including firewalls, access control mechanisms, and protocol analysis.
- Background in forensic analysis and vulnerability management using industry-standard tools such as Tenable.
- Industry-recognised certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, CEH, or GIAC are highly desirable.
What's On Offer
- Deeply impactful work within the Central Government sector focused on national security.
- Initial 12-month contract with a strong likelihood of long-term extensions.
- Flexible hybrid working model based out of a central London hub.
- Exposure to enterprise-level threat hunting and high-level forensic investigations.
Apply via Haystack today!
