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 Purpose: The Cybersecurity Analyst is responsible for monitoring, analysing, and responding to security events and incidents to protect the organisation from cyber threats. The role operates within the security operations function and supports continuous improvement of detection and response capabilities.

Duties:

• Monitor SIEM, EDR, and security tooling 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 in line with incident response procedures 

• Support containment, eradication, and recovery activities during incidents 

• Use threat intelligence and MITRE ATT&CK to enhance detection and analysis 

• Maintain accurate incident records, evidence, and investigation notes 

• Support vulnerability management and threat‑hunting activities 

• Participate in on‑call or shift‑based security operations as required 

Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge:

• SOC operations and security monitoring concepts 

• Cyber threat techniques, tactics, and procedures 

• Incident response fundamentals 

Skills:

• Threat analysis and investigation 

• Log analysis and alert triage 

• Clear written and verbal communication 

• Attention to detail and analytical thinking 

Planning and Decision Making:

• Follows established playbooks and procedures 
• Exercises judgement when escalating incidents 
• Prioritises alerts based on risk and impact 

Impact and Scope: 

• Direct contribution to detection and response effectiveness 
• Timely actions reduce impact of security incidents 
• Errors may delay containment or escalation of threats

Qualifications

Experience:

• Minimum 2–4 years experience in a SOC, security operations, or analyst role 

• Hands‑on experience with SIEM and endpoint security platforms 

• Exposure to MITRE ATT&CK framework 

• Rapid7 knowledge is desirable.

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 Group, 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 (Careers - Smiths Group plc)