Detection & Threat Hunt Analyst

WeAreTechWomen; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company based in Cheltenham is looking for a Detection & Threat Hunt Analyst to support its security operations center. This role involves acting as a technical escalation point, mentoring junior analysts, and engaging with clients on security strategies. Ideal candidates will have experience in improving SOC tools and processes, conducting quality assurance, and delivering tailored reporting. The position is part of a diverse and inclusive environment that supports ongoing learning and well-being.

Qualifications

• Experience in a technical escalation role for security incidents.
• Proven track record in improving SOC tools and workflows.
• Ability to mentor junior analysts effectively.

Responsibilities

• Act as a point of technical escalation for security incidents.
• Identify and implement enhancements to SOC processes.
• Lead training programs for Tier 1 and Tier 2 analysts.
• Conduct QA assessments on incident handling.
• Create tailored reports for clients on incidents and trends.
• Provide expert guidance in security strategy discussions.
• Validate security detection tuning requests.
• Support the development of detection use cases.
• Be available for out-of-hours on-call support.

Skills

Technical escalation

Continuous service improvement

Mentoring

Quality assurance

Client engagement

Threat hunting

On-call support

Job description

Role

Detection & Threat Hunt Analyst

Location

Cheltenham

Position

Specialist or Associate Manager

Please Note

Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC security clearance which requires 5 years continuous UK address history (typically including no periods of 30 consecutive days or more spent outside of the UK) and declaration of being a British passport holder with no dual nationalism at the point of application.

Note: The above information relates to a specific client requirement.

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse abilities and next-generation technology to each business challenge.

We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too.

“Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us.” -Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO

As a team

In this role, you will serve as a senior technical point of escalation (T3), mentor junior analysts, drive service improvements, and ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality threat detection and response services to our clients. You will also act as a technical SME, directly engaging with clients, delivering reporting and supporting internal teams to uphold and enhance our security posture.

incidents and critical operational periods outside of regular business hours.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities:

• Tier 3 Support: Act as the point of technical escalation where required for complex security incidents, investigations, and operational issues within the SOC.
• Continuous Service Improvement: Identify and implement enhancements to SOC tools, workflows, and playbooks to increase detection accuracy, reduce response time, and improve analyst efficiency.
• Mentoring & Training: Lead the development and continuous training of Tier 1 and Tier 2 analysts, enhancing their technical capabilities and incident response skills.
• Quality Assurance (QA) Review: Conduct regular QA assessments on case handling, documentation, and resolution quality to ensure consistency and compliance with SOC standards.
• Reporting: Create and deliver actionable and client-tailored reporting, including incident summaries, threat trends, and operational performance metrics.
• Client Engagement: Act as a trusted technical advisor for clients, providing subject matter expertise, regular updates, and contributing to security strategy discussions. Provide deep technical guidance and support to clients and internal teams on security architecture, controls, and incident management.
• Tuning Requests Validation: Review and validate security detection tuning requests to ensure accuracy and effectiveness while minimising false positives and coverage gaps.
• Threat Hunting / Use Case (TH/UC) Team Support: Collaborate with the TH/UC team to support their development of new detection use cases, validate threat hypotheses, and integrate threat intelligence into operations.
• Out-of-Hours On-Call Support: Participate in the on-call rotation, providing expert-level support during security incidents outside of normal hours.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, colour, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by applicable law.

Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process. Accenture reserves the right to close the role should a suitable applicant be found.

Locations

Cheltenham

Closing date

Closing date for applications 25/02/26.

About Accenture

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