Average Security Analyst salary in the UK

IT Cyber Security AnalystRef: YC46941A highly successful IT and telecommunications services company is currently recruiting an IT Cyber Security Analyst (Threat Intelligence Analyst) to work at their clients site in London.In this role, you will be responsible for identifying, analysing, and communicating cyber threats to support proactive defence strategies.The ideal candidate should have expertise in threat intelligence analysis, collaboration across teams, familiarity with security tools, and strong analytical skills.--------------------------------------ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS:(O) Eligible visa: Permanent residence, Spouse, Partner, Working holiday, Graduate(X) NOT eligible: Student visa, Requiring visa sponsorship, WORK TYPE: office-basedVISA SUPPORT: No--------------------------------------TYPE: 6 months rolling contract, full-timeWORKING HOURS: Mon-Fri 9:00-17:00 SALARY: up to £54k, depending on experienceSTART: Nov-Dec 2025LOCATION: London (office-based)Cyber Security Analyst Main Responsibilities:Monitor and analyse the global threat landscape to identify emerging risks, adversary tactics, and trends relevant to the organization's business and technology environmentCollaborate with Red Team, Blue Team, and Penetration Testing teams to integrate threat intelligence into testing scenarios using Breach & Attack Simulation (BAS) platforms and enhance defensive strategiesAct as a liaison between threat intelligence and offensive security teams to ensure alignment on threat modelling and adversary simulation exercisesSupport threat hunting activities by providing contextual intelligence and working alongside hunt team membersConduct threat modelling of threat actors, including their capabilities, motivations, and potential impactLeverage the MITRE ATT&CK framework to map threat actor behaviours and support detection engineeringDevelop and maintain threat profiles, attack surface assessments, and adversary emulation plansCollaborate with global stakeholders across regions (Japan, EMEA, Americas, APAC, India) to align threat intelligence requirements, deliverables, and operational prioritiesDeliver timely, high-quality threat briefings and risk assessments to operational stakeholdersDrive continuous improvement of threat intelligence processes, tooling, and automationParticipate in incident response investigations, providing threat context and attribution supportMaintain awareness of global regulatory and compliance requirements related to threat intelligence and offensive security operationsAd hoc requests from your line managerCyber Security Analyst Ideal Candidate:At least 5 years of experience in threat intelligence, cybersecurity operations, or penetration testingAbility to collaborate across technical teams, including Red/Blue teams and SOCFamiliarity with threat intelligence platforms (TIPs), SIEMs, and threat data enrichment toolsExperience using Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) platformsStrong understanding of adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), MITRE ATT&CK framework, and threat modellingHands-on experience with penetration testing tools such as Metasploit Framework, Burp Suite, Kali Linux, and PenteraExperience producing threat reports and briefingsBusiness level fluency in EnglishJapanese, Cantonese, Mandarin language would be advantageous due to the culture understandingAnalytical and detail-oriented with a strong sense of curiosityCollaborative and team-focused, with a proactive approach to cross-functional engagementAble to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentHigh integrity and discretion when handling sensitive informationStrong cultural awareness and ability to work effectively in a global organizationA calm approach, with the ability to perform well under pressure** All applicants for the Cyber Security Analyst must have the right to work in the country as the Company is not able to offer visa support.If your application is successful, you will be contacted within two business days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs.

Cyber Security Analyst (Junior/Intermediate)Greater Manchester - fully on-site Permanent £30,000 - £40,000 plus benefitsPlease note: This is an office-based role, 5 days per week and the company is moving from Blackburn to Bolton early next year. This role does not provide sponsorship.About the RoleWe are working with a leading global organisation seeking a Cyber Security Analyst to help strengthen its security posture and safeguard critical systems. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about cyber, incident response and proactive threat management within a dynamic, fast-paced environment. This is a junior/intermediate security analyst position, and could be ideal for someone with some practical experience of SOC tools to break further into the industry, or to shape their existing skillset using the Microsoft Defender stack.Key Responsibilities Daily monitoring and analysis of security incidents, ensuring accurate logging and escalation.Lead remediation efforts for identified vulnerabilities in collaboration with technology teams.Respond to incidents alongside the Head of Information SecurityWork with the MSSP across incident response and proactive monitoring.Maintain and optimise Microsoft Sentinel SIEM, XDR/MDR/EDR solutions, and supporting tools.Track deployment and health of all security products across the business.Stay ahead of emerging threats and evolving technologies. What We're Looking For Some experience as a Cybersecurity Analyst in a SOC environment.Experience with the Microsoft Defender suite would be ideal but other toolsets will be considered.Solid understanding of cybersecurity principles and incident response processes.Strong problem-solving skills and technical acumen.Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced setting. What's on Offer £30,000-£40,000 and a performance-based bonus scheme.Pension and annual leaveFlexible working (start times)Career development opportunities and access to accredited qualifications. What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

IT Security Analyst with experience monitoring and analysing security threats is sought by a high growth scale up based South Birmingham. Working at the forefront of national security innovation this IT Security Analyst will work closely with within the in-house cyber security team to monitor and triage security alerts alongside assist in vulnerability protection ensuring a high level of cyber protection for this scaling business. This role would suit a IT security Analyst with a couple of years commercial experience who is looking for excellent training, a clear progression pathway and scope to utilise the latest technology to deliver solutions of national significance. This IT Security Analyst based near Birmingham should have most of the following key skills: - At least two years commercial info sec or cyber experience - Root cause analysis skills - A real passion for cyber - Experience creating and maintaining incident logs - strong communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to senior non-technical stakeholders - Experience working in a scale up or SME environment would be advantageous - A positive, engaging personality with no ego but the resolve to challenge and question existing process the norm when required This IT Security Analyst based near Birmingham will receive - Generous starting salary - Flexible working - Extensive personal development scheme - 25 days holiday - 10% private pension scheme - Bonus - Private healthcare - Truly autonomous, collaborative culture with extensive growth potential - Regular remuneration reviews So if you are an IT Security Analyst who wants to join a market leading business with innovation at its core please apply now to be considered Birmingham Cyber, information security, cyber essentials, defence, incident logs