Cyber Defence Transformation Analyst

Intact Insurance UK; Horsham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Intact Insurance UK is looking for a Cyber Defence Transformation Analyst based in Horsham to drive continuous improvement, optimise cyber defence tooling and automate processes. The role focuses on enabling scalable, data-driven security aligned to evolving threats and business priorities.

You will define a roadmap, implement automation to reduce manual effort, and embed best-practice frameworks like CTEM and NIST to strengthen security outcomes across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience in cyber defence tooling, vulnerability management and threat intelligence.
• Proven capability to implement automation using workflows or scripting.
• Knowledge of system integration patterns, APIs and data flows across security platforms.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Vulnerability management

Exposure management

SOC operations

Threat intelligence

Automation

Scripting

APIs & data flows

CTEM

NIST framework

Secure by design

Tools

Vulnerability scanners

SIEM

EDR

Identity security

Attack surface management

Job description

Role Purpose:
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.

Role Purpose:
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.
In this role, you'll make an impact by:

• Defining and delivering a roadmap for continuous improvement across cyber defence tooling and operational processes
• Identifying 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

Win as a Team
As someone who is already part of the team you know we support you to shape the future, win as a team and grow with us, and we are delighted you have decided to continue your career journey with Intact.
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 employer, we ensure fair consideration for all applicants and offer interviews to all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.
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