Cyber Analytics Engineer

£575 - £600 Per Day (Inside IR35)
Contract
Hybrid / Sheffield
Ref - 1653140

• Overview

  Cyber Analytics Engineer
  📍 Sheffield (3 days per week onsite)
  💼 Contract (Inside IR35)

  We’re working with a leading financial services client seeking an experienced Cyber Analytics Engineer to join a high-performing cyber and analytics function.

  This is a senior technical role focused on delivering advanced analytics and engineering solutions to enhance cybersecurity capabilities across a large-scale, complex environment. You’ll work at the intersection of data, cybersecurity, and advanced analytics, helping to build innovative solutions to detect, prevent, and respond to evolving cyber threats.

• Key Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and optimise data pipelines and data assets to support cybersecurity use cases

  • Develop and deploy advanced analytics, AI/ML models, and data-driven security solutions

    • Engineer and support cloud-based platforms and data environments (Azure preferred)

  • Contribute to cybersecurity R&D, prototyping new capabilities and exploring emerging technologies

  • Support real-time threat detection, vulnerability response, and cyber operations

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, production-grade solutions

• Competences

  Key Requirements

  • Strong data engineering and analytics experience (essential) alongside cybersecurity expertise

  • Proven experience in IAM (Identity & Access Management), cyber operations, and/or vulnerability management

  • Hands-on experience with big data technologies (e.g. Databricks, Spark) and cloud platforms

  • Proficiency in Python or similar programming languages

  • Experience developing data-driven solutions within cybersecurity environments

  • Strong understanding of cyber threat landscapes, controls, and risk frameworks

  What We’re Looking For

  • A technically strong engineer with a passion for data-led cybersecurity

  • Someone comfortable working in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment

  • A collaborative mindset with the ability to work across global teams

  If you’re looking for a role where you can combine data, analytics, and cybersecurity to solve complex challenges at scale, this could be a great fit.

  To arrange an immediate interview, please contact Ryan West today

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