Cyber Defence Transformation Analyst

Intact Insurance UK; England; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

Up to 11% pension contributions

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave + bank holidays +

Health & wellbeing + virtual GP

Career development and mentoring

Inclusive culture + employee networks

Share investment options

Job summary

Intact Insurance UK is transforming its cyber defence capabilities, driving continuous improvement across tooling and processes. The role focuses on reducing manual effort through automation, improving response speed, and aligning security activities with evolving threat landscapes and business needs.

You’ll work in a hybrid model, collaborating with security, engineering and risk teams to deliver scalable, data-driven security capabilities while maintaining resilience across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of cyber defence domains including vulnerability management, exposure management, SOC operations and threat intelligence.
• Experience with security tooling such as vulnerability scanners, SIEM, EDR, identity security and attack surface management platforms.
• Proven capability in automation using workflows, scripting or orchestration tools.
• Knowledge of system integration patterns, APIs and data flows across security platforms.
• Familiarity with modern frameworks such as CTEM, NIST or similar cyber security standards.
• Understanding of secure architecture principles and secure by design approaches.

Responsibilities

• Defining and delivering a roadmap for continuous improvement across cyber defence tooling and operational processes.
• Identifing inefficiencies and implement automation to reduce manual effort and improve consistency and speed of response.
• Embedding best practice frameworks and modern approaches, including exposure management, attack surface reduction and shift left principles.
• Establishing metrics to track operational performance, efficiency gains and risk reduction outcomes.

Skills

Cyber defence domains

Security tooling

Automation

System integration

CTEM/NIST frameworks

Secure by design

Job description

Intact Insurance is the new name for RSA in the UK, Ireland, and across Europe. It’s a new name and a new way to do business. Backed by global expertise and a commitment to service that feels different, we’re focused on making insurance simpler, faster, and more responsive.

Shape The Future

We’re leading a transformation in insurance helping people, businesses and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times. When you join us, you’re not just taking a job, you’re stepping into a career where you can make a real difference.

Grow With Us

We’re customer-driven, community-focused, and committed to helping our people grow. Whether you’re early in your journey or bringing years of experience, we’ll support you with the tools, flexibility, and opportunities to thrive.

Win As a Team

The Cyber Defence Transformation Analyst is responsible for driving the continuous improvement, optimisation and automation of cyber defence tooling, processes and practices. The role focuses on enhancing operational effectiveness, enabling scalable and data driven security capabilities, and ensuring the Cyber Defence function remains aligned to evolving threat landscapes and business priorities.

You’ll Make An Impact By

• Defining and delivering a roadmap for continuous improvement across cyber defence tooling and operational processes
• Identifing inefficiencies and implement automation to reduce manual effort and improve consistency and speed of response
• Embedding best practice frameworks and modern approaches, including exposure management, attack surface reduction and shift left principles
• Establishing metrics to track operational performance, efficiency gains and risk reduction outcomes

Your Skills And Experience

• Strong understanding of cyber defence domains including vulnerability management, exposure management, SOC operations and threat intelligence
• Experience with security tooling such as vulnerability scanners, SIEM, EDR, identity security and attack surface management platforms
• Proven capability in automation using workflows, scripting or orchestration tools
• Knowledge of system integration patterns, APIs and data flows across security platforms
• Familiarity with modern frameworks such as CTEM, NIST or similar cyber security standards
• Understanding of secure architecture principles and secure by design approaches

Why You’ll Love It Here

Being part of our team means you’ll have the support and freedom to bring your best self to work each day. As a permanent member, here’s what you can look forward to

• Annual discretionary bonus
• Up to 11% pension contributions
• Hybrid working
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + buy/sell options
• Health & wellbeing + virtual GP
• Career development and mentoring
• Inclusive culture + employee networks
• Share investment options

Our DEI Commitment

We celebrate individuality and believe our differences make us stronger. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to thrive.

As an Equal Opportunity and Disability Confident Employer, we ensure fair consideration for all applicants and offer interviews to all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.

We understand that everyone’s circumstances are different and are happy to explore flexible working options such as reduced hours or job shares to support work-life balance.

If you meet the core criteria but not every requirement, we’d still love to hear from you. Let’s explore how this role could support your next career step. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know we’re here to support you.