Job Specifications
Security Analyst
Cardiff-based office (Hybrid - Very Flexible)
Up to £42,000 + Excellent Benefits
CPS Group are delighted to be supporting our financial services client in their search for a Security Analyst to join their growing, forward-thinking Security team on a permanent basis.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in safeguarding digital infrastructure, enhancing security controls, and ensuring the resilience of systems, networks, and data across both cloud and on-prem environments.
If you’re passionate about cyber security, thrive in dynamic environments, and want your work to have a tangible impact, this is a fantastic time to join a business that truly values its people, invests in technology, and encourages professional growth.
If you have a passion for cyber security, then this is the
The Role:
Monitor systems, networks, and user activity to detect suspicious behaviour or policy violations
Investigate and manage security incidents, carrying out root cause analysis and reporting
Deploy, configure, and maintain key security platforms used by the analyst team
Conduct vulnerability assessments and coordinate remediation activities
Support patch management and compliance reporting
Perform regular reviews and health checks on security controls
Create and enhance measures to demonstrate the effectiveness of security controls
Assist with internal and external security assessments and audits
Update and maintain incident response plans, playbooks, and procedures
Provide 3rd-line support to IT colleagues and the wider business
Technical Skills:
SIEM and SOAR platforms
Log analytics, rule creation, tuning, and threat hunting
Familiarity with security frameworks
Azure and M365 security configuration and alert investigation
Dashboards and visualisation tools
Firewalls (CheckPoint, VMware NSX)
Windows Server and Desktop environments
XDR solutions – tuning and alert investigation
Experience:
Ideally, you’ll bring around 5+ years’ experience in a similar role, such as: IT Security Analyst SOC Analyst Digital Forensics Specialist Senior Network Administrator / Network Engineer
Relevant qualifications in IT Security, Cyber Security ect.
A proactive, curious, and detail-oriented approach to problem-solving
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to simplify technical issues
Confidence working with large data sets and security analytics tools A genuine passion for cyber security and continuous learning
If interested, please apply today or contact Sam John at CPS Group for more information: Sjohn@cpsgroupuk.com
About the Company
CPS Group is an award-winning privately held Technology Recruitment Group based across South Wales and the South West. With a turnover of over PS30m and over 20 years of experience, our team of over 50 professionals have successfully placed both Permanent and Contract Professionals in roles and assignments across the UK and Europe.
We utilise the most advanced recruitment tools and technologies to ensure that we stay ahead of the curve, allowing us to deliver a faster, more efficient service to our clients. Our commitment t...
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