Cyber Security Analyst - Utilities

Join a dynamic, forward-thinking organisation focused on securing critical infrastructure and enterprise systems. This is a hands-on cyber security role centered on practical delivery and operational resilience.

As a Cyber Security Analyst, you’ll be responsible for detecting, analysing, and responding to security threats across the organisation’s digital estate. The focus will be on endpoint protection and vulnerability management, using tools such as CrowdStrike and Qualys to strengthen defences and reduce exposure.

Step into a role where your skills make a measurable impact. Apply today to help secure the systems that keep people and services moving.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate and manage endpoint detection and response solutions, particularly CrowdStrike, in a production environment
• Conduct vulnerability scanning and assessment activities using Qualys, including analysis and remediation support
• Investigate and respond to security alerts, incidents, and potential breaches
• Liaise with internal teams to reduce threat exposure and support patching cycles
• Provide reporting and metrics on vulnerabilities, threat activity, and remediation progress
• Assist in refining playbooks, workflows, and technical documentation
• Work closely with external MSSPs for SIEM and monitoring support
• Participate in internal security improvement initiatives and operational reviews

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Practical, hands-on experience using CrowdStrike and Qualys in a security operations or analyst role
• Strong understanding of endpoint security principles and vulnerability management processes
• Ability to analyse, interpret, and act on security alerts and vulnerability data
• Experience supporting or leading the resolution of security incidents
• Comfortable working independently and taking initiative on security tasks
• Ability to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• While qualifications are valued, real-world experience is considered more important for this role

Desirable Skills:

• Familiarity with patch management coordination
• Knowledge of common attack vectors, TTPs, and threat intelligence concepts
• Scripting or automation experience for security operations tasks
• Exposure to or understanding of cloud security tooling (Azure, AWS, etc.)

Location: 

• London (Hybrid – flexibility offered, with a likely future model of three days per week in the office)

Salary:

• £40,000 - £50,000 base salary