Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst

Euro-Projects Recruitment Ltd; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst in Scotland to identify and analyze cyber threats using tools like Microsoft Sentinel. Candidates should have 2-3 years of experience in threat intelligence, with strong skills in KQL and communication. The position offers flexible working arrangements, competitive salary between £50,000 and £60,000, and opportunities for career development and training.

Benefits

Annual bonuses linked to Microsoft and professional accreditations

Private healthcare

Contributory pension

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years' experience in cyber threat intelligence or threat hunting.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel and Defender XDR.
• Strong working knowledge of KQL.
• Good understanding of malware, attacker TTPs and threat actor behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and analyse cyber threats.
• Deliver proactive threat hunting using Microsoft Sentinel.
• Investigate Indicators of Compromise and attacker behaviour.
• Produce actionable threat intelligence reports.

Skills

Cyber Threat Intelligence

Microsoft Sentinel

Defender XDR

KQL

Analytical skills

Good communication

Job description

Overview

Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst | Microsoft Sentinel | Defender XDR

Location: Scotland (Edinburgh office 1-2 times per month)

Salary: £50,000 to £60,000 + benefits

Euro Projects Recruitment is working with a leading Microsoft Partner in Scotland to recruit a permanent Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst.

Role overview

As a Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst, you will proactively identify and analyse cyber threats across a varied client base. The role combines hands-on technical work with strong communication, producing actionable intelligence and presenting findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver proactive threat hunting using Microsoft Sentinel and Defender XDR
• Investigate Indicators of Compromise and attacker behaviour
• Analyse adversary techniques using the MITRE ATT&CK framework
• Develop and maintain detection logic using KQL
• Collect, validate and analyse cyber threat intelligence from multiple sources
• Monitor emerging threats, vulnerabilities and attack trends
• Produce actionable threat intelligence reports
• Present findings in client meetings and briefings
• Collaborate with SOC, incident response and engineering teams
• Contribute to playbooks, automation and continuous improvement

Skills and experience

• 2 to 3 years' experience in cyber threat intelligence or threat hunting
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel and Defender XDR
• Strong working knowledge of KQL
• Good understanding of malware, attacker TTPs and threat actor behaviour
• Experience mapping activity to MITRE ATT&CK
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working in a client-facing environment
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail
• Desirable: scripting (Python), threat intelligence platforms, OSINT research and MSP or consultancy backgrounds

What\'s on offer

• Salary between £50,000 and £60,000 depending on experience
• Permanent role with long-term career development
• Investment in training and professional development
• Annual bonuses linked to Microsoft and professional accreditations
• Private healthcare and contributory pension
• Flexible working arrangements
• Edinburgh office attendance typically once or twice per month

Location

Scotland based. Aligned to the Edinburgh office with a high level of flexibility. The focus is on finding the right Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst rather than enforcing regular office attendance.

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