Threat Analyst

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Job description

Threat Analyst

Location - Reading or Glasgow (hybrid with expectations x1-2 days per week in the office)

Salary - competitive + 10% bonus 35 days holiday and much more!

*Need SC clearance or eligible, will need to have lived in the UK for the last 5 years*

We are really excited about this opportunity! We are looking for a Threat Analyst to be a part of our clients commitment to their sustainable projects, who are an ambitious organisation experiencing huge growth!

You will be:

• Stay ahead of emerging attack methods and provide insights on how to protect against them
• Drive the ongoing refinement and effectiveness of cyber hunting tools, ensuring they're optimised for the best performance
• Develop and use scripts to simulate attack scenarios, following industry frameworks to identify security gaps
• Assist in post-incident investigations, offering analysis and solutions to prevent future issues
• Monitor system activity, reviewing tools and logs to detect any unusual or suspicious behaviour

Skills required:

• Organised approach with the ability to adapt to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines in a high-pressure environment
• Persuasive, encouraging, and motivating with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Quick to pick up new technical skills and apply them effectively
• Capable of interacting with staff at all levels, up to senior leadership, across various business units and organisations
• Eligible to obtain UK National Security Vetting clearance at the Security Check (SC) level

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