Manager, CCDI: Intelligence-Led Cyber Defence Lead

fca; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The FCA seeks a Manager to lead the Threat, Detection & Response function within the Centre for Cyber Defence and Intelligence (CCDI). This role will mature an intelligence-led cyber defence capability, translating threat intelligence into detection priorities, exposure insights and measurable improvements in incident response.

It links Threat Intelligence with Security Operations, Detection Engineering and Technology teams.

Qualifications

• Experience leading Cyber Security, Security Operations, Threat Intelligence or Detection Engineering teams.
• Solid knowledge of modern cyber threats, detection, threat intelligence and incident response.
• Effective stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the FCA's Threat Intelligence, Detection and Incident Response capability, delivering an intelligence-led approach to cyber defence and risk reduction.
• Drive continuous improvement of detection coverage, telemetry, response effectiveness and security operations through data-led insights, automation and effective stakeholder engagement.
• Shape the security monitoring response to increased adoption of AI and agent-based technologies, ensuring telemetry, detection logic and response capabilities evolve with the tech environment.
• Own the detection improvement roadmap, working with SOC providers, technology teams and cyber security stakeholders to deliver measurable outcomes.
• Lead and develop internal teams and third-party partners, ensuring performance and service quality.
• Establish meaningful cyber security metrics, KPIs and executive reporting to measure performance and risk reduction.
• Build trusted relationships across FCA and external cyber security communities to improve threat awareness and priorities.
• Ensure alignment with frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, D3FEND, INFORM and NCSC standards.

Skills

Cyber Security Leadership

Threat Intelligence

Stakeholder Management

Job description

The FCA seeks a Manager to lead the Threat, Detection & Response function within the Centre for Cyber Defence and Intelligence (CCDI). This role will mature an intelligence-led cyber defence capability, translating threat intelligence into detection priorities, exposure insights and measurable improvements in incident response.

It links Threat Intelligence with Security Operations, Detection Engineering and Technology teams.