Cyber Security Analyst

Cyber Security AnalystMilton Keynes – hybrid (2 days and then 3 days in the office rotating weekly)Up to £60,000, 10% annual bonus and excellent benefits.Our client is an impressive, innovative, multiple award-winning, leading IT Managed Service Provider; they believe great people build great companies and invest heavily in staff development, cultivating a culture of innovation, quality, and excellence.We are looking for a skilled and proactive Cyber Security Analyst to join their specialist security team. This role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse range of clients and environments, applying your technical expertise to enhance security operations, tooling, and compliance.You will play a key role in managing incidents, optimising security tools, and mentoring junior analysts, while contributing to the continuous improvement of their security posture.This is a hands-on, operationally focused role that blends technical security responsibilities with governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) elements.As Cyber Security Analyst, you will:Lead cyber incident investigations with SOC and client teamsTriage and analyse alerts across email, cloud, and hybrid systemsPerform threat hunting and develop detection use casesManage vulnerability assessments and remediation effortsMaintain and optimise DLP tools and incident responseSupport forensic readiness and insider risk initiativesDevelop and enforce security policies and awareness programsLead incident response and produce investigation reportsUtilise and enhance Microsoft Security Stack (Sentinel, Defender, Purview)Drive Zero Trust implementationConduct security audits and generate KPI/compliance reportsMentor junior analysts and support their growthWhat are we looking for?Industry certifications such as Security+, ISC2 CC, Cisco, or equivalent.Progress toward or completion of Microsoft certifications: AZ-900, SC-200, SC-401, SC-500, and ideally SC-100.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Solid understanding of enterprise security operations and tooling.Experience in a technical cyber security role.Hands-on experience with the Microsoft Security Stack and other leading security tools.Familiarity with network and application firewalls.Working knowledge of security frameworks such as ISO27001, NIST, SOC2, and Cyber Essentials Plus.Experience with Privileged Access Management tools (e.g., CyberArk, Entra, SailPoint).Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new security tools and technologies.