Cybersecurity Analyst I
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Remote Cybersecurity Analyst I monitoring alerts and investigating incidents for Farnell, a global technology products distributor. Supporting 24/7 SOC operations and incident response.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor security alerts and events, conduct initial analysis, and respond to potential security incidents
- Assist in the initial triage of security incidents and escalate to higher-level analysts when necessary
- Collaborate with the incident response team to implement response plans and mitigate security threats
- Investigate and analyse alerts generated by EDR, NDR, and SIEM tools
- Document investigation findings and provide detailed reports for further analysis
- Provide structured handovers of ongoing investigations between Security Operations Centre shifts
- Review and accept cases transferred from previous shifts
- Maintain ownership of investigations until resolution, escalation, or formal handover
- Contribute to security documentation, procedures, and incident response plans
- Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices
- Participate in training and development programmes
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline
- Less than 2 years of professional experience in cybersecurity or a related role
- Foundational understanding of cybersecurity principles, security monitoring, and incident response
- Basic understanding of common cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques
- Familiarity with security monitoring and investigation concepts
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Practical exposure to security monitoring, incident investigation, IT operations, technical support, or system administration preferred
- Foundational competence in at least two operational domains preferred
- Understanding of endpoint, identity, network, cloud, and email security concepts preferred
- Familiarity with phishing investigation and basic threat intelligence analysis preferred
- Knowledge of common security frameworks and incident response methodologies preferred
- Experience working within a shift-based or 24/7 operational environment advantageous
- Entry-level cybersecurity certifications beneficial but not mandatory
- Comfortable working rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and public holidays
Benefits:
- Remote work
- Career development opportunities
- Training and development programmes
- Opportunity to progress to advanced cybersecurity positions

















