Lead Cyber Security Analyst

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The Lead Security Analyst is a Tier 2 cybersecurity specialist responsible for advanced incident investigation, threat hunting, and guiding SOC operations to protect enterprise systems and networks. This role involves acting as the escalation point for L1 analysts, leading complex investigations, and driving improvements in security detection, response, and prevention strategies. The Senior SOC Analyst also mentors junior staff and collaborates with cross-functional teams to strengthen the organization's security posture.

Responsibilities:

• Lead triage, investigation, and containment of complex security incidents escalated from L1.
• Lead Security Incidents and coordinate Incident Response
• Coordinate with stakeholders to contain, eradicate, and recover from security incidents.
• Conduct root cause analysis, malware analysis, and advanced forensics (network, endpoint, and cloud).
• Develop and refine incident response playbooks.
• Proactively hunt for threats using SIEM, EDR, and threat intelligence feeds.
• Support the creation and optimization of detection rules, correlation logic, and automation scripts.
• Perform gap analysis to improve detection capabilities.
• Monitor and analyze security alerts from SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, DLP, and other security platforms.
• Correlate events across multiple data sources for accurate threat assessment.
• Support audits, compliance checks, and risk assessments.
• Mentor and train SOC L1 analysts on investigation techniques and tools.

Experience:

• 3+ years in cybersecurity, with at least 2 years in SOC/Incident Response.
• Advanced knowledge of SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, DLP, IAM, and cloud security tools.
• Hands-on experience in malware analysis, memory forensics, and log analysis.
• Strong understanding of network protocols, secure configurations, and common attack techniques (MITRE ATT&CK).
• One or more of the following certifications: OSCP, GCIA, GCIH, CEH, CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Cysa, CISSP, Security Blue Team L1/L2
• Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container security

Additional Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to remain calm and decisive during high-pressure incidents.
• Excellent communication skills, both technical and non-technical.
• Continuous learning mindset and willingness to explore new tools and methods.

Discover some of the global benefits that empower our people to become the best version of themselves:

• Finance: Competitive salary package, share plan, company performance bonuses, value-based recognition awards, referral bonus;   
• Career Development: Career coaching, global career opportunities, non-linear career paths, internal development programmes for management and technical leadership;
• Learning Opportunities: Complex projects, rotations, internal tech communities, training, certifications, coaching, online learning platforms subscriptions, pass-it-on sessions, workshops, conferences;
• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work and flexible working hours, employee assistance programme;
• Health: Global internal wellbeing programme, access to wellbeing apps;
• Community: Global internal tech communities, hobby clubs and interest groups, inclusion and diversity programmes, events and celebrations.

At Endava, we're committed to creating an open, inclusive, and respectful environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their best. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives—because we know that inclusive teams help us deliver smarter, more innovative solutions for our customers. Hiring decisions are based on merit, skills, qualifications, and potential. If you need adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know.