Security Operations Analyst

Description

**Brennan. Where true performance thrives.** At Brennan, we believe that *how* technology is delivered is every bit as important as *what* the technology is. We focus on creating real and relevant value for customers with solutions that fit their specific needs and always reflect their true interests. It’s a claim backed by our **True Performance System** – a way of working engineered to get us closer, and deliver better, for our customers and their actual experience of technology. **Why join Brennan** True performance for our customers starts with a true belief in our people. It’s why we’ve structured our business to help our teams, and their talents, shine bright. It's why we’ve created a workplace where people of all backgrounds, beliefs and experiences are welcomed and empowered. And it’s why we’ve built an organisation where real innovation makes a genuine impact and generates true rewards for our team members. **True rewards** In addition to competitive remuneration, Brennan offers extensive benefits, including: * Training and certification bonuses * Culture Awards that recognise excellence * Brennan Daredevils – our annual, all\-expenses paid trip awarded to our top performers and outstanding contributors * Vibrant, fun social activities * Discounted hardware and software * An environment that embraces learning and development **The Role:** * Work with senior analysts and engineers to deliver a range of network and cybersecurity services. **Role Responsibilities:** **Stakeholder Engagement** * Build positive working relationships across Brennan and with customers. * Assist in customer workshops, security reviews, and documentation under guidance from senior staff. * Support clear communication of incidents and findings to internal and external stakeholders. **Secure Operations Engineering \& Delivery** * Monitor and triage alerts across Endpoint (EDR/XDR), Email Security, Identity, and SIEM/SOAR platforms. * Assist in investigations and incident response activities following defined playbooks. * Document incident details, operational procedures, and lessons learned. * Support the implementation and maintenance of basic security controls. * Escalate issues and incidents to senior analysts when required. * Learn and apply best practices aligned with industry frameworks (NIST, ISO, Essential 8\). **Key Competencies and Qualifications Required:** * Curiosity and willingness to learn in a fast\-paced security environment. * Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem\-solving. * Ability to clearly document findings and processes. * Strong communication skills to work effectively with both technical and non\-technical stakeholders. * A proactive, can\-do attitude that aligns with Brennan’s values. * Recently studied IT/cybersecurity, completed a certification or gained practical experience in a technical support role. Experience in any of the following will be highly regarded but not essential (training will be provided): * Endpoint Security (SentinelOne, CrowdStrike, Defender for Endpoint, Sophos, Trend Vision One). * Email Security platforms (Mimecast, Proofpoint, Exchange Online Protection). * Identity \& Access Management (Entra ID, conditional access, MFA). * SIEM \& SOAR tools (Microsoft Sentinel, USM Anywhere, or equivalent). * Familiarity with incident response frameworks (NIST IR, MITRE ATT\&CK). **Brennan** is an equal opportunity employer.