Security Analyst

Overview

In this role you analyse large web traffic datasets to detect bot activity and security issues, collaborating with clients and internal teams to implement mitigations. You will act as a Thales expert on the platform, translating findings into actionable guidance and measurable improvements. The position sits in a global follow-the-sun team with Belfast as a core hub and hybrid work arrangements. You’ll engage with customers, document evidence, and contribute to product enhancements through insights and visualization.

Pay / Benefits

• private medical insurance
• annual bonus
• cycle to work
• employee discounts
• volunteering day
• stock and shares

Responsibilities

• Become a Thales Expert on the platform and bot attack patterns
• Monitor internal queues and deliver incident response aligned to premium SLA
• Analyse false positives to refine detection mechanisms
• Analyse web traffic to identify new advanced bot behaviours
• Collaborate with customers to understand business impact and devise mitigations
• Hold regular calls with customers to discuss findings
• Work with R&D, data science, and product teams to provide actionable intelligence
• Create consumable reports using data visualization tools to validate findings
• Be a trusted advisor, own problems, and contribute as a team player

Key requirements

• Interest in security/technology and awareness of latest trends
• Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail
• Meticulous communication skills for technical and non-technical calls
• Polished customer-facing skills and prudent decision-making
• Intermediate to advanced SQL skills
• Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau or Looker)
• Experience in scripting languages (Python, Bash, or Go)
• HTTP network knowledge and understanding of how websites are delivered
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Bachelor’s degree in IT/Mathematics/Engineering/Computer or equivalent demonstrated success

• strong communication
• customer-facing professionalism
• team player
• SQL
• Tableau
• Looker

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