Cybersecurity Analyst

Company Description

Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection’s threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place. 

Smiths Detection is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security.

Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,000 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security.  

This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day.

Job Description

Job Opportunity

As a Cybersecurity Analyst, you will play a critical role in protecting the organisation from cyber threats. Operating within the Security Operations function, you will monitor, analyse, and respond to security events and incidents whilst continuously improving detection and response capabilities.

What you will be doing

• Monitor SIEM, EDR, and security tools for suspicious activity and alerts.
• Perform triage, investigation, and initial response to security incidents.
• Analyse logs, alerts, and telemetry to identify indicators of compromise.
• Escalate confirmed incidents and support containment, eradication, and recovery activities in accordance with incident response procedures.
• Apply threat intelligence and MITRE ATT&CK framework to enhance detection capabilities.
• Maintain accurate incident records, evidence, and investigation documentation.

Qualifications

What you will bring

• 2–4 years of experience in SOC or security operations roles.
• Hands-on expertise with SIEM and endpoint security platforms.
• Familiarity with the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Strong knowledge of SOC operations, security monitoring, and incident response fundamentals.
• Proficiency in threat analysis, log analysis, and alert triage.
• Clear written and verbal communication abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking.

Nice to have

• Experience with Rapid7 security solutions.
• Exposure to vulnerability management tools and advanced threat-hunting techniques.
• Relevant cybersecurity or SOC operations certifications.

Additional Information

Join us and we’ll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You’ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Detection, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website.