Skills

Communication Network Security Threat Analysis Microsoft 365 Stakeholder Management Training Architecture Security Architecture Critical Analysis Azure AWS

Job Specifications

Our client is an exciting, scaling company that provides a wide range of proactive Cyber Security solutions, they love the hunt and proactively keep their clients safe by spotting threats, improving security and making a real difference to their clients, from their platform through to Bug sweeps.

Cyber Security Analyst / Threat Advisor

Location: Market Deeping - On-Site - Monday to Friday.

Salary: Negotiable Dependent upon experience. Good Benefits

Our client will invest heavily in your training and development, this is a real opportunity to progress your career in the field of Cyber Security.

Ideally you will have a great understanding of:

M365 Security
AWS Security principles and configurations
Vulnerability management (Qualys), network security and threat analysis.

Our client will invest heavily in your training and development, this is a real opportunity to progress your career in the field of Cyber Security.

Key Skills

Technical Security Skills

Microsoft 365 Security: Understanding of M365/Azure security architecture, identity controls, conditional access policies, privileged roles, email security, device posture, and tenant-wide exposure analysis
AWS Security: Working knowledge of AWS security principles and configurations
Vulnerability Management: Proficient in Qualys or similar vulnerability scanning tools with ability to interpret, prioritise, and contextualise findings
Network Security: Solid understanding of firewall architectures, rule assessment, network segmentation, and how attackers abuse network trust
Threat Analysis: Ability to identify attack paths, assess misconfiguration risks, and understand how small weaknesses combine into exploitable compromise chains

Analytical & Investigative Skills

Threat Hunting Mindset: Ability to think like an attacker and reason like a defender
Critical Analysis: Assess intent, likelihood, and impact rather than relying solely on automated scores
Investigation Skills: Treat alerts as investigations - validate issues, assess relevance, and determine appropriate escalation
Security Tool Evaluation: Independently assess security tools for effectiveness, identify gaps, duplication, and misalignment

Advisory & Communication Skills

Client Advisory: Act as trusted cyber advisor to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Clear Communication: Explain complex security risks in plain language without fear-mongering or jargon.
Prioritisation Guidance: Help clients understand what to fix first and why, with clear reasoning and guidance.
Stakeholder Management: Comfortable responding to questions, explaining findings, and guiding security decisions.

About the Company

W Talent, part of W Executive, is a brand recruiting and selecting Middle to Senior level professionals offering consulting services and RPO solutions. We don't just skim the surface; we delve deep to understand YOU—your culture, your aspirations—to ensure we find the ideal match for your needs. Whether you're seeking exceptional talent to propel your organisation forward or embarking on your next career move, we're here to guide you every step of the way. W Talent isn't just another recruitment agency; we're a challenge... Know more