79 Security Analyst jobs in the United Kingdom

? Location: Corsham (Onsite, 5 days/week)
? Salary: £41,423 + 10% DV Bonus (upon clearance and deployment)
? Clearance: Minimum SC required | DV preferred or DV-eligible

We're seeking a motivated Security Analyst to join our team in Corsham, working onsite full-time. This is a fantastic opportunity for a security professional with at least 2 years of experien.

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At ZILO™, we're redefining what’s possible in technology. ZILO™ is the UK-based FinTech specialising in global asset and wealth management software, designed to scale and transform businesses of all types using our own developed AI Technology. Our mission is to digitalise the future of global asset management industry. 

We are a team of experts with decades of combined experience at leading firms globally, who thrive in fast-paced environments and want to shape the future of digital finance. Every individual plays a key role in driving progress and making a real impact. We continuously strive to innovate and improve.

Why work with us? At ZILO™, you'll be part of a dynamic and inclusive environment where creativity thrives. We offer the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology, collaborate with talented individuals, and contribute to projects that have a real-world impact. We value continuous learning, personal growth, and providing our team with the resources they need to succeed.

Ready to shape the future? Let's talk.

Requirements

About The Role:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Security Analyst to join our growing Governance and Resilience team. In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring, analysing, and responding to security events and threats to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our systems and data.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with IT and engineering teams to implement security improvements.
• Stay current with Security product enhancements and manage implementation. 
• Monitor security tools and systems for anomalies and potential incidents.
• Assist in vulnerability assessments and penetration testing coordination.
• Maintain and update security documentation, procedures, and controls.
• Analyse logs, reports, and security data to identify potential threats or vulnerabilities.
• Investigate and respond to security alerts, assisting in incident response as needed.
• Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation techniques.
• Provide support during internal and external audits and compliance initiatives (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2).

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in information security, IT, or a related area.
• Familiarity with security tools (e.g., SIEM, endpoint protection, o365).
• Understanding of networking, operating systems, and application security principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Security certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, SSCP, CEH, GSEC).
• Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure).

Benefits

• Enhanced leave - 38 days inclusive of 8 UK Public Holidays
• Private Health Care including family cover
• Life Assurance - 5x salary
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Pension (Salary Sacrifice options available)
• Access to training and development
• Buy and Sell holiday scheme
• The opportunity for "work from anywhere/global mobility"

About the job you're considering

Embedded with an existing Customer SOC Capgemini supplies a level of cyber expertise and corporate experience assisting the customer in regular SOC activities as well as proposing new processes and bringing best practice to the workplace.

This role is based five days per week on-site in Corsham.

If you are successfully offered this position you will go through a series of preemployment checks including identity nationality single or dual or immigration status employment history going back three continuous years and unspent criminal record check known as Disclosure and Barring Service.

Your role

• Conduct reactive monitoring of client networks to deliver a layered agile cyber defence capability across all security domains.
• Manage and triage alerts conduct impact assessments and develop mitigating strategies to be briefed up the chain of command.
• Improve and comply all extant cyber security policies procedures and orders review and amend when required.
• Maintain and share knowledge of current cyber issues vulnerabilities and exploits through research technical reports and briefs.

You can bring your whole self to work At Capgemini striving for equity diversity and inclusion is part of everyday life and will be part of your working reality We have built an inclusive and welcoming environment for everyone.

Your skill and experience

• Experience working as a security analyst in a SOC or equivalent security monitoring and response environment.
• Currently hold SC clearance.
• Knowledge of data networks .
• Knowledge and experience with SIEM tool sets and security management tools.
• Desirable security qualifications CompTIA S N CySA AWS MS SANS CISSP etc.
  
  
  

Your security clearance

To be successfully appointed to this role, it is a requirement to obtain Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. 
To obtain DV clearance, the successful applicant must have resided continuously within the United Kingdom for the last 10 years, along with other very detailed criteria and requirements. 
Throughout the recruitment process, you will be asked questions about your security clearance eligibility such as, but not limited to, country of residence and nationality.
Some posts are restricted to sole UK Nationals for security reasons; therefore, you may be asked about your citizenship in the application process.

What does ‘Get The Future You Want' mean for you?

You will be empowered to explore, innovate, and progress. You will benefit from Capgemini’s ‘learning for life’ mindset, meaning you will have countless training and development opportunities from thinktanks to hackathons, and access to 250,000 courses with numerous external certifications from AWS, Microsoft, Harvard ManageMentor, Cybersecurity qualifications and much more.
You will reimagine what’s possible: creating value for the world’s leading organisations through technology to build a sustainable, more inclusive future. You will work with a range of clients all with a unique set of business, technological and societal ambitions, which will make a real impact across the UK.

Why you should consider Capgemini

Growing clients’ businesses while building a more sustainable, more inclusive future is a tough ask.  When you join Capgemini, you’ll join a thriving company and become part of a diverse collective of free-thinkers, entrepreneurs and industry experts.  We find new ways technology can help us reimagine what’s possible.  It’s why, together, we seek out opportunities that will transform the world’s leading businesses, and it’s how you’ll gain the experiences and connections you need to shape your future.  By learning from each other every day, sharing knowledge, and always pushing yourself to do better, you’ll build the skills you want. You’ll use your skills to help our clients leverage technology to innovate and grow their business. So, it might not always be easy, but making the world a better place rarely is.

About Capgemini

Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fuelled by its market leading capabilities in AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported 2023 global revenues of €22.5 billion.

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IT Security Analyst required to work remotely, however you will need to come into the nearest Centre occasionally at least once a month.

Please note; only apply if you hare happy to undergo an enhanced DBS as you will be working around children.

Duties and responsibilities

Security Operations

• Securely manage M365 & Azure resources, implementing comprehensive security policies and initiatives.
• Implement security measures and controls for EUC environments, including endpoint security, access controls, and device management.

Vulnerability Management

• Conduct and oversee regular vulnerability assessments on systems, networks, and applications.
• Identify, analyse, and prioritise vulnerabilities based on risk and potential impact and utilise threat intelligence analysis to determine the risk posed by identified vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with the IT MSP to develop and implement remediation plans, drive remediation efforts and identify improvements in the vulnerability management program.
• Monitor and track the status of identified vulnerabilities and ensure timely resolution.

Security Monitoring and Incident Response

• Leverage Microsoft Defender EDR/XDR and other security tools to monitor, analyse, and respond to security threats.
• Investigate suspicious activity and determine if incidents have occurred.
• Contain and mitigate security incidents to prevent further impact.
• Develop, implement, and optimise security automation processes to improve detection, response, and mitigation efforts

Security Compliance & Governance

• Ensure security configurations align with compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, and regulatory requirements

Skills and experience

Essential

• 3yrs+ with current IT Security Analyst experience.
• Proven experience with M365 security solutions.
• Proven experience in system configuration and hardening.
• Strong understanding of security best practices.
• Clear and effective communication with stakeholders, development teams, and other cross functional teams to articulate goals.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills and ability to articulate information.
• Relationship building and ability to manage and engage with stakeholders, ensuring alignment on product goals and expectations.
• Right to live and work in the UK and able to travel, when required, to centres.
• Degree or postgraduate degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology,or equivalent industry experience.

Desirable

• Experience of Microsoft Sentinel
• Knowledge of Cyber Essentials, Cyber Essentials Plus and/or ISO 27001

Please send in your CV if you have the above skills and you do not need sponsoring, as my client cannot sponsor you sorry.

IT Security Analyst required to work remotely, however you will need to come into the nearest Centre occasionally at least once a month.

Please note; only apply if you hare happy to undergo an enhanced DBS as you will be working around children.

Duties and responsibilities

Security Operations

• Securely manage M365 & Azure resources, implementing comprehensive security policies and initiatives.
• Implement security measures and controls for EUC environments, including endpoint security, access controls, and device management.

Vulnerability Management

• Conduct and oversee regular vulnerability assessments on systems, networks, and applications.
• Identify, analyse, and prioritise vulnerabilities based on risk and potential impact and utilise threat intelligence analysis to determine the risk posed by identified vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with the IT MSP to develop and implement remediation plans, drive remediation efforts and identify improvements in the vulnerability management program.
• Monitor and track the status of identified vulnerabilities and ensure timely resolution.

Security Monitoring and Incident Response

• Leverage Microsoft Defender EDR/XDR and other security tools to monitor, analyse, and respond to security threats.
• Investigate suspicious activity and determine if incidents have occurred.
• Contain and mitigate security incidents to prevent further impact.
• Develop, implement, and optimise security automation processes to improve detection, response, and mitigation efforts

Security Compliance & Governance

• Ensure security configurations align with compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, and regulatory requirements

Skills and experience

Essential

• 3yrs+ with current IT Security Analyst experience.
• Proven experience with M365 security solutions.
• Proven experience in system configuration and hardening.
• Strong understanding of security best practices.
• Clear and effective communication with stakeholders, development teams, and other cross functional teams to articulate goals.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills and ability to articulate information.
• Relationship building and ability to manage and engage with stakeholders, ensuring alignment on product goals and expectations.
• Right to live and work in the UK and able to travel, when required, to centres.
• Degree or postgraduate degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology,or equivalent industry experience.

Desirable

• Experience of Microsoft Sentinel
• Knowledge of Cyber Essentials, Cyber Essentials Plus and/or ISO 27001

Please send in your CV if you have the above skills and you do not need sponsoring, as my client cannot sponsor you sorry.

Job Title: Senior Security Analyst - Group Shared Services
Location: Hybrid - Newport Pagnell (2-3 days/week)
Travel: Occasional travel to Ireland/US (1-2 times per year)
Salary: 70,000 base + benefits
Job Type: Full-Time

Company Overview

Our client is a market-leading organization operating with a regional structure across the UK, Ireland, and the US (East Coast). As part of a broader transformation to establish a Group Shared Services model, the company is looking for a proactive Senior Security Analyst to enhance its security operations and elevate its incident response capabilities.

Position Summary

This role is integral to the development of the group's shared services security function. The successful candidate will be the primary contact for security incidents, overseeing remediation efforts and engaging with internal teams, third parties, and franchisee operations. The role demands strong technical expertise, collaborative skills, and a solutions-oriented mindset to help drive the security posture forward across multiple geographies and business models.

Key Responsibilities

Incident Response

• Act as the lead responder for security incidents across the organization.
• Coordinate investigation and resolution efforts across IT and business operations.

Security Gap Analysis

• Assess current security practices and identify areas for improvement, particularly in third-party and franchisee environments.
• Develop and recommend appropriate security controls and process enhancements.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain thorough and clear documentation of incidents and actions taken.
• Summarize complex technical issues for non-technical stakeholders and senior management.

Vulnerability Management

• Manage vulnerability detection and remediation using tools such as Tenable, Nessus, and Microsoft Defender.
• Monitor and address security weaknesses in a timely and structured manner.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaise with a wide range of stakeholders including IT teams, franchisees, external vendors, and regional operational leaders.
• Provide regular updates and insights on security risks and remediation progress.

Security Program Development

• Contribute to the continuous improvement and standardization of the incident response framework.
• Support broader efforts to enhance the group's overall security maturity.

Technical Leadership

• Apply technical knowledge of tools such as Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, Azure 365, and vulnerability management platforms.
• Ensure security operations align with organizational goals and industry best practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Significant hands-on experience with incident response and vulnerability management.
• Strong proficiency in Azure 365, Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, Tenable, and Nessus.
• Excellent ability to identify, analyze, and remediate security gaps and threats.
• Proven experience writing clear technical documentation and executive summaries.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to manage multi-functional stakeholder engagement.
• Capable of working independently in a fast-moving, evolving environment.
• Background in Microsoft-centric security environments preferred.
• Experience with distributed or franchisee-based business models is advantageous.

Why Join?

• Join a high-impact role in a maturing security function within a global organization.
• Gain broad exposure to modern security challenges including third-party and franchisee management.
• Work in a collaborative, cross-functional environment with flexibility and autonomy.
• Enjoy a hybrid work model promoting work-life balance.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

If you're ready to shape and lead key security initiatives within a dynamic global environment, apply now to be a part of a forward-looking and collaborative team.

Cyber Security Analyst

52k - 55k

Hybrid, Portsmouth

12-month FTC - possible to extend / go permanent

Your new company

Our client is dedicated to providing high-quality service to its customers, ensuring a reliable and sustainable service. They manage resources, maintain infrastructure, and implement innovative solutions to meet the needs of the community. Their commitment to excellence includes rigorous testing and monitoring to guarantee safety and quality. They also focus on customer service, offering support and information to help users manage their accounts. Join a team that values environmental stewardship and strives to deliver essential services with integrity and professionalism.

Your new role

You'll be joining an established Cyber team, supporting them to help them to achieve the CAF framework regulations, whilst getting involved with SIEM, Vulnerability Management, Threat Intelligence and IAM.

• Part of the team executing a cyber improvement programme to enhance security posture
• Support compliance with relevant Cyber Security regulations, standards, and frameworks
• Implement and manage security monitoring tools and systems to detect and respond to security events
• Identify and assess potential security risks and vulnerabilities and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• Monitor security logs, alerts, and reports identifying potential security incidents or anomalies.
• Provide support to regular audits and assessments to ensure adherence to security policies and controls
• Provide reporting on security incidents, compliance status and risk assessments.
• Develop, implement, and maintain Cyber Security policies, procedures, and guidelines

What you'll need to succeed

• A minimum of 2, ideally 3+ years of experience in similar cyber security roles, with experience in implementing security frameworks (e.g. NIST, CAF, ISO)
• Prior hands-on experience with SIEM, Vulnerability Management, Threat Intelligence, and IAM systems
• Experience contributing to enterprise-level security initiatives
• Third-party vendor relationship experience

What you'll get in return

• Salary of between 52K-55k
• 27 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Up to 15% pension contribution
• Potential bonus
• And more

What you need to do now

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IT Security Analyst required to work remotely, however you will need to come into the nearest Centre occasionally at least once a month.

Please note; only apply if you hare happy to undergo an enhanced DBS as you will be working around children.

Duties and responsibilities

Security Operations

• Securely manage M365 & Azure resources, implementing comprehensive security policies and initiatives.
• Implement security measures and controls for EUC environments, including endpoint security, access controls, and device management.

Vulnerability Management

• Conduct and oversee regular vulnerability assessments on systems, networks, and applications.
• Identify, analyse, and prioritise vulnerabilities based on risk and potential impact and utilise threat intelligence analysis to determine the risk posed by identified vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with the IT MSP to develop and implement remediation plans, drive remediation efforts and identify improvements in the vulnerability management program.
• Monitor and track the status of identified vulnerabilities and ensure timely resolution.

Security Monitoring and Incident Response

• Leverage Microsoft Defender EDR/XDR and other security tools to monitor, analyse, and respond to security threats.
• Investigate suspicious activity and determine if incidents have occurred.
• Contain and mitigate security incidents to prevent further impact.
• Develop, implement, and optimise security automation processes to improve detection, response, and mitigation efforts

Security Compliance & Governance

• Ensure security configurations align with compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, and regulatory requirements

Skills and experience

Essential

• 3yrs+ with current IT Security Analyst experience.
• Proven experience with M365 security solutions.
• Proven experience in system configuration and hardening.
• Strong understanding of security best practices.
• Clear and effective communication with stakeholders, development teams, and other cross functional teams to articulate goals.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills and ability to articulate information.
• Relationship building and ability to manage and engage with stakeholders, ensuring alignment on product goals and expectations.
• Right to live and work in the UK and able to travel, when required, to centres.
• Degree or postgraduate degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology,or equivalent industry experience.

Desirable

• Experience of Microsoft Sentinel
• Knowledge of Cyber Essentials, Cyber Essentials Plus and/or ISO 27001

Please send in your CV if you have the above skills and you do not need sponsoring, as my client cannot sponsor you sorry.

IT Security Analyst required to work remotely, however you will need to come into the nearest Centre occasionally at least once a month.

Please note; only apply if you hare happy to undergo an enhanced DBS as you will be working around children.

Duties and responsibilities

Security Operations

• Securely manage M365 & Azure resources, implementing comprehensive security policies and initiatives.
• Implement security measures and controls for EUC environments, including endpoint security, access controls, and device management.

Vulnerability Management

• Conduct and oversee regular vulnerability assessments on systems, networks, and applications.
• Identify, analyse, and prioritise vulnerabilities based on risk and potential impact and utilise threat intelligence analysis to determine the risk posed by identified vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with the IT MSP to develop and implement remediation plans, drive remediation efforts and identify improvements in the vulnerability management program.
• Monitor and track the status of identified vulnerabilities and ensure timely resolution.

Security Monitoring and Incident Response

• Leverage Microsoft Defender EDR/XDR and other security tools to monitor, analyse, and respond to security threats.
• Investigate suspicious activity and determine if incidents have occurred.
• Contain and mitigate security incidents to prevent further impact.
• Develop, implement, and optimise security automation processes to improve detection, response, and mitigation efforts

Security Compliance & Governance

• Ensure security configurations align with compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, and regulatory requirements

Skills and experience

Essential

• 3yrs+ with current IT Security Analyst experience.
• Proven experience with M365 security solutions.
• Proven experience in system configuration and hardening.
• Strong understanding of security best practices.
• Clear and effective communication with stakeholders, development teams, and other cross functional teams to articulate goals.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills and ability to articulate information.
• Relationship building and ability to manage and engage with stakeholders, ensuring alignment on product goals and expectations.
• Right to live and work in the UK and able to travel, when required, to centres.
• Degree or postgraduate degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology,or equivalent industry experience.

Desirable

• Experience of Microsoft Sentinel
• Knowledge of Cyber Essentials, Cyber Essentials Plus and/or ISO 27001

Please send in your CV if you have the above skills and you do not need sponsoring, as my client cannot sponsor you sorry.