Senior Security Operations Analyst

OVERVIEW

The Maples Group is a standard bearer in financial and legal services, trusted by many of the world’s largest hedge fund managers, private equity firms and international corporations. 

Our distinction flows from our carefully curated team: 2,500+ professionals characterised by tenacity, ethics and exacting excellence. Operating in key financial centres across the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, our international presence offers a unique springboard for career development and cross-cultural immersion.  Our side-by-side financial and legal services are similarly ripe for interdisciplinary learning and growth. 

The Maples Group looks to add a Leeds based Senior Security Analyst – Security Operations to our team and invites eager and qualified candidates to apply.  We are committed to diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity as we attract, retain and develop world-class talent. 

Who We Seek

Our merit-based culture suits professionals in pursuit of boundless careers and lives.  Beyond their acumen, team members are collaborative and conscientious, bringing a healthy sense of drive and purpose to each interaction and to all aspects of their work. 

About the Role 

The Senior Security Operations Analyst is responsible for the continuous monitoring and analysis of data, alerts and reports to ensure timely and proactive escalation of potential events/items of interest.  The role will include access control, application and development, risk management, operational security, incident response, business continuity, operational and physical security of systems, as well as ongoing user training and reporting requirements. Primary responsibilities include: 

• Monitor, investigate, and triage security alerts, anomalies, indicators of compromise, and policy violations correlating network, cloud, endpoint, and log-based activity to identify attacks, unauthorised use, and suspicious activity
• Participate in continuous threat hunting activities, leveraging threat intelligence, and proactive analysis to identify suspicious activity, emerging threats, and attack trends. Collaborate with stakeholders to investigate and remediate identified risks in a timely manner
• Research emerging threats and vulnerabilities to aid in the identification of incidents
• Work with Detection and Automation team to support development of detection alerts, security automation and recommendations for tuning of rules to reduce false positives
• Support incident investigation, containment, eradication, and recovery activities while maintaining accurate documentation, and contributing to the continuous improvement of detection capabilities, playbooks, and operational processes
• Respond to and support general information security inquiries, providing guidance and escalating issues as required
• Provide Tier 1 triage of secure email gateway alerts and phishing incidents, escalating and remediating threats in accordance with established procedures
• Provide Tier 2 operational support for web proxy and secure web gateway technologies, including troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions to maintain service reliability and security
• Provide guidance and support to Security Analysts, acting as an escalation point during investigations, and contribute to the development of operational procedures, knowledge articles, and investigation guides that promote knowledge sharing and consistent service delivery
• Ensure timely and effective handover of ongoing investigations, incidents, and operational issues to maintain continuity of security operations
• Monitor the health and effectiveness of relevant security platforms and escalate issues affecting visibility or detection capabilities
• Contribute to the organization's vulnerability management program by reviewing vulnerability findings, assessing risk, coordinating remediation efforts with technology teams, and tracking issues through to resolution
• Develop and report meaningful operational security metrics, incident summaries, and trend analyses to measure programme effectiveness, identify areas for improvement, and support informed decision-making
• Deliver high-quality security services in accordance with established standards, processes, and service level agreements (SLAs), ensuring consistent operational effectiveness
• Maintain a strong understa