Senior Threat Detection Analyst - Hybrid & 24/7 Cyber Ops

BAE Systems .; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Senior Threat Detection Analyst in the UK. This role involves investigating alerts and network traffic, mentoring team members, and defining monitoring use cases. Ideal candidates have a technical background, experience in cyber security, and relevant certifications. Benefits include a competitive pension plan, health and lifestyle benefits. Closing date for applications is January 14, 2026.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Private health plans

Qualifications

• Experience in information or cyber security environment.
• Familiarity with cloud and vulnerability management.
• Ability to articulate conclusions from complex data.

Responsibilities

• Triage and investigate alerts and network traffic.
• Act as a mentor for team queries.
• Define monitoring use cases with minimal supervision.

Skills

Technical background with firewalls, IDS/IPS, Active Directory

Analytical skills for large data sets

Knowledge of current threat landscape

Education

Relevant security certifications (CISSP, CEH, etc.)

Tools

SIEM platforms

Job description

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Senior Threat Detection Analyst in the UK. This role involves investigating alerts and network traffic, mentoring team members, and defining monitoring use cases. Ideal candidates have a technical background, experience in cyber security, and relevant certifications. Benefits include a competitive pension plan, health and lifestyle benefits. Closing date for applications is January 14, 2026.