Security Operations Analyst

At S&W, we help our clients thrive by simplifying the complex, illuminating new paths, and shaping solutions that make a difference. As one of the UK’s top 10 fastest-growing accountancy firms, we have been a trusted partner since 1881—helping businesses and individuals meet challenges and seize opportunities across generations.

Built on expertise and driven by ambition, we provide a comprehensive range of services, including tax and accountancy, advisory and assurance, corporate finance, and restructuring. We are defined by our purpose—to help navigate challenges, unlock potential, and achieve the extraordinary.

We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic Security Operations Analyst to join our thriving team in Liverpool. Reporting to the Information Security Operations Manager you will be a key part of the Security Operations Team. The Information Security Analyst provides review and analysis of security events and incidents reported to the SOC, responding in line with severity timescales and escalating any issues to the appropriate areas.  

This role directly supports the third-party monitoring provider in ensuring the correct monitoring is being performed against appropriate service level agreements as well as ensuring rulesets being monitored are relevant and effective for the organisation.  You'll have responsibility for providing support to the Security Operations Manager in the planning and implementation of security measures and controls for security operations.  You will also bring your expertise to build a network within and outside of Digital Technology Services.

This is a permanent role to be based at our Liverpool office with expected office attendance at (min.) 2 days per week. There is also an on-call rota associated with the role - please speak to your recruiter for more details.

 

As a Security Operations Analyst your responsibilities will include among others,

• Responding to escalated security incidents in line with timescales and highlighting events requiring further investigation
• Coordinating, with supporting third party security service vendors to ensure appropriate monitoring and triage on alerts, events, or incidents
• Analysing security reports to identify trends and working with teams to develop strategies to drive secure behaviours throughout the business
• Maintaining and delivery of email Phishing campaigns, reporting and remediation management
• Tracking the remediation of vulnerabilities reporting by scanning tools through to remediation or risk acceptance
• Supporting and participating in weekly security operations calls and reporting progress / escalating issues in a timely manner to the Security Operations Manager

Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role, you should have,

• Demonstrable experience in the Information Security field
• Demonstrable experience on Azure/M365 security configuration and scripting skills and certifications
• Demonstrable experience working Switches, Firewalls, Routers & Domain Controllers etc
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to lead others and persuasively communicate complex technical information effectively to a diverse range of stakeholders, including those without a technical background, resulting in productive working relationships – a “trusted adviser” to business & technology teams
• A team player who can balance need, risk and pragmatism when developing solutions. Good organisational, planning and risk management skills, with the ability to bring discussions to a decision-making end; a proven capacity for creative problem-solving and troubleshooting

Desired:

• Degree or equivalent in Information Technology in Computer Systems / Solutions Infrastructure / or technology related innovation or comparable cloud certifications e.g., Microsoft Azure, CompTIA Cloud+ or equivalent

• Certification in Information Security domain or equivalent
• Certification or good understanding of cloud architectures is advantageous, especially Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365

As a colleague here at S&W you will have access to benefits that include

• Competitive salary
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Pension contribution
• Hybrid working model (role dependent)
• Generous holiday package
• Option to purchase additional holiday
• Shared parental leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Eye care support

We are proud to value the differences that a diverse workforce brings, representative of society and our clients. At S&W we have a wide range of highly active employee resource groups and we’re delivering multiple diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across the organisation. It is our commitment to provide a workplace where all colleagues, regardless of identity, background, or circumstance, feel respected as individuals and feel that they can achieve their full potential and work in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.

We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to accommodate for your needs throughout the application process. Please let your Recruiter know.