We're seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Information Security Analyst to join a London based banks growing security function. Reporting to the Cyber Security Manager, you will support the daily operational security activities across the business.

This role is ideal for a professional with 2-3 years' experience working in a corporate, structured environment in a security analyst or security operations role. You'll focus on daily log analysis, vulnerability management support, antivirus monitoring, and helping to close security-related incidents.

Key Responsibilities:

Security Monitoring & Analysis

• Review, monitor, and analyze daily security logs using SIEM tools (eg, Splunk, Sentinel, Defender).

• Identify false positives, escalate true positives, and assist in incident investigations.

• Support service desk and IT teams with closing out security-related calls and incidents.

Threat & Vulnerability Management

• Assist with running and analysing vulnerability scans; help track remediation.

• Monitor and manage endpoint protection and antivirus alerts.

• Collaborate with infrastructure and service teams to support patching and hardening efforts.

General Security Support

• Maintain security incident logs, reports, and operational documentation.

• Support periodic health checks of security tools and systems.

• Work closely with Firewall and access management processes (basic reviews and requests).

Who This Role Would Suit:

• A candidate with 2-3 years of security analyst experience in a structured corporate environment.

• Someone comfortable working within formal processes (eg, ticketing, escalations, approvals).

• A person with a strong foundational knowledge of IT systems, security tooling, and operational security tasks.

Skills & Experience Required:

• 2-3 years in a cyber security or security operations role, preferably in a corporate or regulated environment.

• Strong understanding of security incident handling, log analysis, and common attack vectors.

• Hands-on experience with SIEM tools, antivirus platforms, and vulnerability scanners.

• Good understanding of basic networking, Firewalls, and endpoint security principles.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple operational tasks with attention to detail.

Nice to Have (But Not Essential):

• Familiarity with security frameworks such as ISO27001, Cyber Essentials, or NIST.

• Exposure to tools like Microsoft Defender, Qualys, Tenable, or CrowdStrike.

• Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Microsoft SC-900, SC-200, or similar.