Full job descriptionSecurity Analyst - £45,000 - £50,000 – Reading – Hybrid
FryerMiles are delighted to be working with a leading UK Managed Service Provider (MSP) to recruit a Security Analyst based in Reading.
The successful candidate will play a key role in security operations, incident response, threat detection and automation, helping to protect customer environments while continuously improving security platforms and processes.
Key Responsibilities
*Manage the full security incident lifecycle, from investigation through to resolution.
*Monitor, investigate and respond to security events across cloud, identity and endpoint environments.
*Design, implement and optimise SIEM detection rules to improve threat detection and reduce false positives.
*Develop and maintain security automation using SOAR platforms, Logic Apps, Python and APIs.
*Conduct proactive threat hunting and perform root cause analysis following security incidents.
*Support endpoint security, identity protection and vulnerability management initiatives.
Requirements
*Experience within a SOC environment.
*Strong knowledge of SIEM, EDR and SOAR platforms.
*Hands-on experience with platforms such as Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR, CrowdStrike, Darktrace or similar security technologies.
*Experience monitoring and securing Azure and AWS environments.
*Knowledge of ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials.
*Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Desirable Skills
*CISSP and/or Microsoft Security certifications (SC-200, SC-300 or SC-400).
*Experience working within an MSP or MSSP environment.
Security Analyst - £45,000 - £50,000 – Reading - Hybrid