Cyber Security Analyst/Engineer

  • Talent Smart Limited
  • Sheffield, Yorkshire
  • Mar 25, 2026
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Job Description

We're looking for an exceptional Enterprise Cybersecurity Analytics Engineer to join a cutting-edge Cybersecurity Science & Analytics team, working at the forefront of AI, data, and cyber defence. This is a unique opportunity to work on one of the largest and most complex technology estates, developing next-generation capabilities to detect, prevent, and respond to advanced cyber threats.

You'll be part of a highly collaborative, multi-disciplinary team of engineers, data scientists, and cybersecurity specialists, delivering innovative solutions that genuinely make an impact at scale.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Designing and building advanced data pipelines and analytics platforms to power cybersecurity use cases
  • Developing AI/ML models, detections, and automations to identify and respond to threats in Real Time
  • Creating custom security applications, APIs, and data-driven services
  • Rapidly prototyping new ideas and taking them through to production-grade solutions
  • Conducting research & innovation into emerging threats, technologies, and attack techniques
  • Supporting cybersecurity teams with data-driven insights to enhance decision-making and operational effectiveness
  • Responding to high-priority threats and vulnerabilities with speed and precision

What We're Looking For

  • Strong experience in data engineering, analytics, or software engineering within a cybersecurity environment
  • Expertise in cloud platforms (Azure preferred), big data technologies (eg Databricks, Spark)
  • Proficiency in Python or similar programming languages
  • Experience building data pipelines, scalable platforms, and Real Time analytics solutions
  • Solid understanding of cybersecurity domains such as:
    • Threat detection & response
    • Network, endpoint or cloud security
    • Vulnerability management or offensive security
  • Exposure to AI/ML within cybersecurity is highly desirable
  • A curious mindset with a passion for innovation and continuous learning

Why Join?

  • Work on high-impact, large-scale cybersecurity challenges
  • Be part of a team driving innovation in AI-powered cyber defence
  • Access to cutting-edge tools, platforms, and datasets
  • Collaborate with some of the best minds across cybersecurity, data, and engineering
  • A culture that encourages experimentation, learning, and progression