Lead UEBA & Cyber Ops - Threat Monitoring

Barclays UK; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a Lead Cyber Operations Analyst-UEBA to enhance their Cyber Security Operations Centre based in Knutsford. This role includes monitoring operational controls, managing security measures, and identifying emerging cyber threats. Candidates should have deep proficiency in UEBA platforms, technical knowledge of SIEM, and the ability to lead high-performing teams. Demonstrated skill in machine learning and security architecture is highly valued, making this position critical for protecting the bank from cyber attacks.

Qualifications

• Experience with User and Entity Behaviour Analytics (UEBA) platforms is essential.
• Knowledge of machine learning and data science techniques preferred.
• Ability to manage and motivate high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Monitor performance of operational controls and manage security measures.
• Identify new cyber security threats and collaborate for insights.
• Manage cyber security incidents and provide prompt responses.

Skills

Deep proficiency in User and Entity Behaviour Analytics (UEBA) platforms

Technical knowledge of SIEM, SOAR and XDR

Understanding of machine learning algorithms

Knowledge of enterprise security architecture

Proficiency in scripting languages

Job description

A leading financial institution is seeking a Lead Cyber Operations Analyst-UEBA to enhance their Cyber Security Operations Centre based in Knutsford. This role includes monitoring operational controls, managing security measures, and identifying emerging cyber threats. Candidates should have deep proficiency in UEBA platforms, technical knowledge of SIEM, and the ability to lead high-performing teams. Demonstrated skill in machine learning and security architecture is highly valued, making this position critical for protecting the bank from cyber attacks.