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Junior Cyber Defense Analyst
IT
Belfast, UK · Northern Ireland, UK
Posted on Jun 11, 2026
Wolfspeed is seeking a Cyber Defense Analyst to join their growing global Cyber Security team. You will join a team of highly motivated security professionals who are working hard to foster a security-first culture at Wolfspeed.
What does your day-to-day look like?
Responsible for escalations and events
Investigate and respond to cyber security events, including SIEM alerts
Triage and process user generated incidents, including phishing emails
Work L2 & L3 BAU information security queues
Consolidate and develop Cyber Defense documentation
Assist with general information security requests, including GRC related asks
Investigate IDAM alerts and respond accordingly
Who are we looking for?
Must Have
2+ years’ experience in Information Security
Experience configuring and supporting security tools
Strong understanding of IOCs and current TTPs
Intermediate knowledge of networking fundamentals
Proficiency with both Windows and Unix/Linux OS
Strong technical knowledge of the Windows ecosystem, including Azure and Active Directory
Strong experience within incident response, including SIEM and EDR tooling
Ability to work independently and use initiative to resolve issues
Plan and execute self-managed workstreams/projects with minimal oversight
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to develop strong working relationships with other Teams to complete initiatives
Nice to have
PAM knowledge
Security Engineering experience
Ability to code
Threat hunting experience
Knowledge of network security