Cyber Security Analyst - Pyramid Consulting, Inc

Job Specifications

Job Title: Cyber Security Analyst – OT Security & Microsoft Sentinel (SOC + KQL)
Location: Reading, UK
Employment Type: Inside IR35 Contract
Experience Required: 5+ years
Work model: One Day onsite to Reading office.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Cyber Security Analyst with a strong background in Operational Technology (OT) Security, combined with hands-on experience in Microsoft Sentinel, KQL scripting, and SOC operations. The candidate will be responsible for monitoring and defending industrial environments, configuring Sentinel for real-time threat detection, and supporting incident response across IT and OT networks. Ideal for professionals with 2–5 years of experience in OT/ICS cybersecurity and cloud-based SIEM tools.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
2–5 years of experience in a SOC analyst or cybersecurity operations role.
Proven expertise in Microsoft Sentinel SIEM configuration and management.
Strong command of KQL (Kusto Query Language) for writing detection queries, logs analysis, and reports.
Familiarity with Azure security, Microsoft Defender, and other Microsoft security solutions.
Knowledge of security frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, etc.).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong background in Operational Technology (OT) Security

About the Company

Pyramid Consulting, a global leader in workforce and technology solutions, empowers individuals and organizations to transform and thrive in the most challenging and competitive markets. Pyramid Consulting’s award-winning family of brands – Pyramid Talent, Celsior, and GenSpark– operate together to deliver seamless and integrated solutions which benefit our clients and the consultants who serve them. Through the ‘intentionally inclusive’ recruitment of uniquely qualified candidates and teams; the training and upskilling of r... Know more