Principal Cyber Security Analyst - DV

Yeovil
4 months ago
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Principal Cyber Security Analyst
Salary: Depending on experience - able to confirm over the phone
Location: Yeovil - on site

I'm on the lookout for a Principal Cyber Security Analyst, with active high-level security clearance, within commutable distance of Yeovil.

If you're not ticking every box below, but you do have high level clearance and are commutable to Yeovil regularly, then do still apply and/or get in touch.

This role will involve:

Delivering specialist technical cyber security services to a range of clients across a variety of industries, including government, defence, homeland security, CNI and aerospace.
You'll be part of the team responsible for providing thorough initial investigation into anomalous network activity that may lead to potential security incidents.
If coming in at the Principal level, you'll be involved with mentoring and development of the Security Operations team as well as providing technical expertise.
What you'll need to succeed

Experience in cyber security including protective monitoring and incident response, e.g. GIAC GMON, GCIA, GCIH or equivalent experience.
Commutable to Yeovil on a regular basis
SIEM and IDS experience.
Network and Host security experience.
Threat intelligence.
Threat Hunting.
Excellent communication skills.
Current DV clearance.
What you'll get in return

In addition to a strong salary, which I am happy to discuss over the phone, you'll also receive:

25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Strong pension contribution up to 15%
Potential bonus
Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology, and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support What you need to do now

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