Senior Cyber Security Analyst
| Job Type | Contract |
| Location | London/ Hybrid |
| Area | London, UK |
| Sector | Digital Tech: Cyber Security |
| Salary | £800 Per Day |
| Start Date | October 3rd, 2025 |
| Advertiser | Jack Latter |
| Job Ref | 7170-PSR1JP00094867 |
| IR35 | Inside |
| Security Clearance | SC |
- Description
- The Client:
A government department client is looking for a Senior Cyber Security Analyst to join them on a 3 month contract. This position will be in London/ Hybrid.
Job Summary:
Key Requirements:
- Experience of investigating and responding to cyber incidents, coordinating incident response in large org.
- 5+ years’ experience.
- SPLUNK.
- EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response).
- Analytical, problem solving.
- Senior Cyber Security Analyst.
- The Cyber Defence team delivers cyber threat intelligence, threat detection, incident response and vulnerability management capabilities for the client, and is responsible for defending both internal IT infrastructure and citizen-facing services.
- Significant experience investigating and responding to cyber incidents.
- Significant experience using security tools (e.g., EDR, SIEM) to support the investigation and response to cyber incidents.
- Experience managing and coordinating the response to cyber incidents.
- Experience coaching and mentoring junior staff.
- An in-depth understanding of the tools, techniques and procedures used by threat actors.
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience working in an Agile environment.
- Experience with cloud environments such as AWS.
An active SC clearance is required for this role. At a minimum, candidates must be eligible and willing to undergo security clearance. Due to the short-term nature of the contract and the urgency of the requirement, the client may prioritise applicants who already hold active SC clearance and meet all essential criteria.
Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.
How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.
Disability Confident:
As a member of the disability confident scheme, the Client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
Armed Forces Covenant:
As a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, the Client guarantees to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
If you qualify for any of the above, please notify us on your covering letter and your recruiter will confirm if the client is a member. We will then be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.
Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
- Experience of investigating and responding to cyber incidents, coordinating incident response in large org.
