Cyber Threat Intelligence Specialist - Hybrid in Reading - Inside IR35

Hamilton Barnes; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security consultancy is seeking a Cyber Threat Intelligence Specialist for a 6-month hybrid contract based in Reading. The role involves collecting and analyzing intelligence to support security operations and incident response. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in security, strong analytical and communication skills, and a background in OSINT. The position offers a competitive daily rate of up to GBP475 inside IR35.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in security with exposure to Threat Intelligence.
• Strong technical and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills for report writing.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyse, and disseminate actionable intelligence.
• Lead initial analysis of intelligence correlations.
• Manage and enhance the use of a threat intelligence platform.

Skills

Cyber Threat Intelligence

Incident Response

Analytical Skills

OSINT

Communication

Job description

Cyber Threat Intelligence Specialist - Hybrid in Reading - Inside IR35

We are seeking a Cyber Threat Intelligence Specialist to join our Global Security team on a 6 month contract. You will collect, analyse, and deliver actionable intelligence to support incident response, security operations, and vulnerability management, helping the business stay ahead of evolving threats.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyse, and disseminate actionable intelligence to address key requirements across incident response, security operations, vulnerability management, and fraud prevention.
• Lead the initial analysis of intelligence correlations, proactively identifying both external and insider threats, including through dark web and OSINT investigations.
• Manage and enhance the use of a threat intelligence platform to structure and standardise data from diverse sources, creating clear, impactful reporting for stakeholders.
• Build partnerships with government and industry security teams, representing the organisation in external meetings and conferences to strengthen intelligence sharing capabilities.

What You Will Ideally Bring

• Background in technical investigations, OSINT, deep/dark web operations, and account takeover prevention.
• Minimum of 5 years' security experience with exposure to Threat Intelligence, incident detection, or response.
• Strong technical and analytical skills, with a clear understanding of the Threat Intelligence life cycle and high-level threat groups.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral), with the ability to produce insightful, business-focused intelligence reports.

Contract Details

• Duration: 6 months (with view to extend)
• Day Rate: Up to GBP475 per day (Inside IR35)
• Location: Reading (Hybrid - 4 days onsite)
• Start Date: ASAP