Threat Intelligence Analyst

Network Threat & Vulnerability Analyst - Hybrid - Lancashire60k to 68k 10.5% bonus 14% pension healthcare plus additional benefits.Not sure what skills you will need for this opportunity Simply read the full description below to get a complete picture of candidate requirements.Network Threat & Vulnerability Analyst needed as part of a brand new team build in an extremely well funded growing cyber security team for this North West based enterprise level critical national infrastructure organisation.As a threat and vulnerability analyst in this team the primary purpose of the role is to perform, threat analysis, security monitoring and some incident response to business processes comply with cyber security policy frameworks.You must have an investigative proactive mindset and be willing to grow and develop your skills.You will assist in responding to network-based incidents such as DDoS attacks, lateral movement within the network, or unauthorised access attempts. As part of this you will collaborate with the incident response team to identify root causes and implement preventative measures for future incidents.As part of the opportunity to upskill you will conduct or assist with network penetration tests and vulnerability assessments to simulate real-world network attacks. Documenting and prioritising vulnerabilities discovered during testing and collaborate with network teams to implement fixes.You will need as much of the following as possible:2 to 3 years of experience in cybersecurity operationsExperience in Threat Identification. Proficiency in using SIEM tools.Experience in analysing security events and alerts to identify potential threats and incidents.Understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and cybersecurity principles.Ability to investigate security incidents, perform root cause analysis, and recommend remediation actions.Proficiency in using vulnerability scanning tools and remediation best practice.Experience in analysing scan results and generating reports for remediation.Ability to collaborate with system administrators, developers, and security teams to prioritize and remediate vulnerabilities.Knowledge of industry standards e.g., OWASP, NIST etcThis advert is a snapshot of the role for more on the company and a qualified job specification along with a confidential conversation about your career - Apply now!

Created: 2025-11-09