Senior Security Operations Analyst

The Senior Security Operations Analyst is critical to protecting Haleon's corporate assets and managing its day-to-day operational cyber security defences. It involves detailed analysis to identify threats, quantify vulnerabilities and reduce risk to the company. It requires the timely review of cyber security alerts generated by security devices, assessment of the situation and management of incidents to successful resolution. In all cases, the incumbent will be required to respond to events using appropriate tools and procedures. Senior Analysts are expected to have the technical dexterity to choose the right tool for the job and to understand how to use it effectively across a range of security scenarios.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate as part of a 24 /7 Cyber Security Operations (SecOps) team that continuously monitors the security of the company.
• Undertake the timely triage of security alerts to allow for rapid incident detection and response.
• Perform deep-dive analysis of security events, logs, network traffic and forensic data to determine root cause, identifying suspicious and / or anomalous activities and taking appropriate action based on documented processes and procedures.
• Recommended modifications to internal defences and processes for more effective and efficient security operations.
• Manage security incidents through all phases of the incident response lifecycle from identification through to closure.
• Ensures that delegated response and remediation actions are completed in line with SLAs.
• Provides expert analytic investigative support of complex security incidents.
• Supports the tuning of all security tooling and the development of bespoke correlation rules / use cases aligned to business operations, internal risk profiles and current threat intelligence.
• Ensure that the automation and orchestration of day-to-day operations is maximised, and that analysis / response activities are performed as efficiently as possible.
• Execute L2/L3 event or incident response and investigations into suspicious activity.
• Shape the operations to successfully manage cases, lead the response process, and delegate tasks to junior incident responders and MSSP analysts.
• Generate post-incident reviews to ensure gaps are closed to prevent future events.
• Collaborate with Threat Intelligence to groom threat feeds and help translate findings.
• Help prioritize content, develop, and implement playbooks and runbooks.
• Be a key member of the Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT) during major cyber incidents.
• Establish and maintain relationships with other investigation and remediation teams within the company, working closely with them to address the full spectrum of security issues.
• Lead efforts in developing security awareness training for the broader organization.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security or related field.
• 5 years' experience in cybersecurity, with some experience of responding to significant cyber incidents involving Organized Crime and Nations State threat actors.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Master's Degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security or related field.
• 3 years experience working in a Cyber Security Operations Center.
• Experience working across international manufacturing.
• Understanding of security controls and how they are used to detect and respond
• Knowledge of common network protocols, edge routing technologies, firewall/IDS/IPS, SIEM, EDR/XDR.
• Ability to communicate complex problems succinctly.
• Ability to work within a team environment, sharing workload and responsibility.
• CISSP, GCIA, GCDA, GSOC, GCIH.

Location: This role is based in Berkeley Heights, NJ with 5 in-office days required.

The salary range for this role is: $149,994 - $206,242 plus an 18% target bonus.

Benefits

Haleon offers a robust Total Reward package that consists of competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits program. This includes a generous 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement and time off programs including 6 months paid parental leave. On day one, you are eligible for benefits, including our healthcare programs where the company pays for the majority of your medical coverage for you and your family. We also offer the opportunity to receive a discretionary bonus based on the achievement of key business performance and other incentive/recognition programs as part of the offering.

Job Posting End Date
2026-11-04