Lead Cyber Security Operations Analyst

Location: Hybrid, based in Greater Manchester, Manchester or London, United Kingdom; 8 days per month hybrid work policy

Salary: £62,758–£78,337 per year

Company

hirify.global operates critical digital infrastructure supporting Britain’s smart energy network and the transition toward a smarter, greener energy system.

What you will do

• Lead cyber security investigations and major incident response, providing technical leadership during security incidents.
• Develop detection content, machine learning analytics, and security automation capabilities within the SOC.
• Coach, train, and mentor the security team through technical development and tabletop exercises.
• Build and enhance threat intelligence capabilities and translate emerging threats into actionable security improvements.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen security and cyber resilience across DCC and the wider industry.

Requirements

• Demonstrable experience leading cyber security incident response and investigations in complex environments.
• Previous experience working within a Security Operations environment.
• Strong understanding of the cyber threat landscape and the MITRE ATT&CK Framework.
• Knowledge of cloud and SaaS technologies, including AWS, Azure, Microsoft 365, and Microsoft Defender.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Security Check (SC) clearance.
• Confident communication with and influence of stakeholders.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working with a policy of 8 office days per month for most roles.
• Pension, generous leave allowance, private healthcare, and flexible benefits.
• Competitive salary with regular benchmarking and bonuses linked to personal and company performance.
• Access to talent programmes, academies, continuous learning, senior stakeholders, and industry experts.
• Inclusive and accessible recruitment process with reasonable adjustments available.

Hiring process

• Apply online using the short application before the closing date of 6 November 2026.
• Contact the recruitment team for reasonable adjustments, an alternative advert format, or application questions.