About this role
Cyber Security Analyst - Entra/Defender/Sentinel - Immediate Start
Keywords: Cyber, Entra ID, Sentinel, Defender, IAM.
A leading organisation requires a Cyber Security Analyst to join its growing Cyber Security function. Duties will include:
- Leading cyber incident response - from detection through to recovery
- Acting as an escalation point for analysts and supporting service delivery
- Reviewing and validating vulnerabilities, ensuring risks are properly understood and managed
- Assisting with Access Provisioning and Access Reviews.
- Producing clear, insightful reporting for customers and senior stakeholders
- Working with our SOC provider to ensure alerts and threats are effectively handled
- Developing and improving cyber response plans and runbooks
- Supporting governance activities
Suitable candidates will have the following
- Experience in cyber security within a complex or multi-tenant environment
- Strong incident response and security operations experience
- Stromg experience of both Entra ID, Defender and Sentinel
- A solid understanding of IAM, vulnerability management and risk frameworks
- The ability to translate technical risks into clear, business-focused language
- Experience supporting or mentoring others within a team
- A calm, analytical approach; especially under pressure
Please send CV for full job description and an informal chat. Please note, the successful candidate must be SC eligible.
Excellent opportunity to join a market leader based in the South West.
About cyber security & digital forensics roles for ex-police
Cyber security, digital forensics and incident-response roles. DMIs, cybercrime investigators and digital forensics officers bring evidential discipline and investigative judgement that DFIR and security teams struggle to hire.
See all cyber security & digital forensics jobs in Bristol →Why this fits a police background
- Incident command & response
- Security operations
- Training & coaching delivery
What cyber security & digital forensics roles pay ex-police
Advertised UK ranges, editorial estimates reviewed July 2026
| Digital forensics analyst | £32,000–£45,000 |
| DFIR consultant | £45,000–£65,000 |
| Senior forensics / IR specialist | £60,000–£80,000 |
| Threat-intelligence specialist | £55,000–£80,000 |