Associate Security Analyst - Central Government

Role: Associate Security Analyst x 2 REF
Contract Length: Until 31/12/2026
Location: Hybrid/London – 60% in office
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: Market Rate
Security Clearance: SC requested
Spinwell is recruiting for an Associate Security Analyst for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ASSOCIATE SECURITY ANALYST

• triage and investigate cyber security alerts and reports from users
• use a variety of techniques to analyse systems, files, network traffic and cloud environments and understand the nature and extent of possible cyber incidents
• support the technical response to cyber incidents by identifying and implementing (or supporting the implementation of) containment, eradication and recovery actions
• support the coordination of cyber incidents
• contribute to post-incident reviews to identify lessons and actions
• identify opportunities for, and support the delivery of, continual improvements to the incident investigation and response capability
• work closely alongside other Cyber Defence functions, supporting the continual improvement of wider capabilities
• contribute to internal plans, playbooks and knowledge base articles
• act as an escalation point for, and provide coaching and mentoring to, apprentice security analysts
• be responsible for line management of apprentice security analysts
• Cyber incidents can and do arise on a 24/7 basis. The team operates an out-of-hours on call rota.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE ASSOCIATE SECURITY ANALYST

• at least 2-3 years experience in a position of Cyber Security Analyst
• working experience of Splunk
• working experience of M365 (Microsoft Defender / Sentinel / KQL)
• experience investigating and responding to cyber incidents
• experience using security tools (e.g., EDR, SIEM) to support the investigation and response to cyber incidents
• Experience with SIEM tools (experience of Splunk preferred but experience of Microsoft Sentinel or an equivalent SIEM tool is acceptable)
• an understanding of the tools, techniques and procedures commonly used by threat actors
• good analytical and problem-solving skills
• good verbal and written communication skills

We welcome all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.

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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

The client is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee 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 the above, please notify us and quote the role you are applying for.

We will 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 us know.

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