Information Security & Cyber Security Analyst – Banking

About the role

Our client, a leading banking institution, is seeking an experienced Information Security & Cyber Security Analyst to protect critical assets and support security initiatives across the organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Lead incident response activities and investigations.
• Manage vulnerability management processes and remediation tracking.
• Operate and tune SIEM platforms for security monitoring.
• Provide security monitoring, threat detection and alert handling.
• Advise internal teams on security best practices and act as a subject‑matter expert.

Required profile

• Proven experience in incident response, security monitoring and vulnerability management.
• Strong knowledge of security tooling such as SIEM, EDR, DLP, Wireshark and Burp Suite.
• Understanding of threat modelling and investigation of cyber incidents.
• Broad technical background covering Windows, Linux, networking and virtualisation (VMware).
• Relevant certifications (e.g., GCIA, GCIH, GCFA) are advantageous.

Required skills

• SIEM
• EDR
• DLP
• Wireshark
• Burp Suite
• Microsoft Defender
• Azure Sentinel
• KQL
• Windows
• Linux
• Networking
• VMware

What we offer

• Competitive salary £65,000‑£80,000 plus bonus.
• Hybrid working model based in London.
• Opportunity to work in a large enterprise environment with clear growth prospects.