Senior Red Team Analyst

Senior Red Team Analyst

Location: Preston, Frimley or Filton - Hybrid (2 days per month onsite) Salary: £53,000+ depending on experience

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Red Team Analyst to join a leading defence and security organisation's Cyber Operations team.

You will help strengthen cyber resilience by testing security controls, validating SOC detection capabilities and identifying vulnerabilities before they can be exploited. Working alongside specialists across Red Teaming, Threat Intelligence and Incident Response, you'll contribute to improving defensive security capabilities and protecting critical systems.

Key Responsibilities

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Support Red Team exercises, critical control testing, cyber hygiene assessments and penetration testing.

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Conduct infrastructure and web application security testing to identify vulnerabilities and misconfigurations.

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Produce detailed security reports, assess risk and work with resolver teams to ensure remediation.

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Evaluate security monitoring and SOC detection capabilities against evolving threats.

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Maintain awareness of attacker tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs).

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Contribute to the ongoing development of Red Team services, processes and technology.

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Communicate findings and provide technical briefings to internal stakeholders.

Essential Skills and Experience

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Proven experience in infrastructure and web application security testing using recognised methodologies.

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Practical experience with security testing tools, including Kali Linux and Parrot OS.

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Understanding of software engineering principles.

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Strong technical reporting and communication skills.

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Broad knowledge of firewalls, IDS/IPS, Active Directory, Windows Server, Linux, TCP/IP, networking, cloud, CDNs, endpoint protection and vulnerability management.

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Ability to identify security weaknesses, assess risk and recommend remediation.

What's on Offer?

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Salary of £53,000+ depending on experience.

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Hybrid working, with two days per month onsite.

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Choice of Preston, Frimley or Filton.

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Specialist cyber security training and career development.

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The opportunity to work on challenging security initiatives within the defence sector.

Security Requirements: Applicants must meet BPSS requirements and may be subject to additional security vetting, UK residency, nationality and export control restrictions.

Interested? Get in touch to discuss the opportunity and find out more