Senior Threat Detection Specialist

QBE Insurance Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in Greater London is seeking a Senior Threat Detection Specialist to shape its cyber detection strategy and enhance its security posture. This role involves leading detection engineering functions, designing detection rules, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates have strong cyber security experience, knowledge of attacker tactics, and the ability to communicate effectively within global teams. The position offers a flexible working environment and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

30 days holiday per year

Flexible working opportunities

Private medical insurance

Family-friendly policies

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Qualifications

• Strong experience across offensive and defensive cyber security disciplines.
• Deep understanding of attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Hands-on technical knowledge in cyber detection engineering and security tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the internal detection engineering function's coordination and operation.
• Design and implement cyber detection rules to identify threats.
• Improve detection coverage and accuracy by logging visibility gaps.

Skills

Offensive and defensive cyber security

MITRE ATT&CK Framework

Cyber detection engineering

Detection-as-Code

Communication with technical teams

Proactive and collaborative attitude

Job description

Senior Threat Detection Specialist

QBE Insurance Group • Greater London, England, GB

Type: Full time | Employment: Employee | Location: London | Flexible working available.

Opportunity

QBE is building a new Detection Engineering function and is looking for a seasoned Threat Detection Specialist to shape the future of our cyber detection strategy, protect our global infrastructure, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the coordination and operation of the internal detection engineering function.
• Design and implement cyber detection rules and use cases to identify threats across our IT infrastructure.
• Identify and log visibility gaps, improving detection coverage and accuracy.
• Build and tune custom detection logic for complex environments and emerging threats.
• Monitor evolving attacker tactics (TTPs) and integrate them into detection and prevention strategies.
• Collaborate across Cyber Security, Engineering, and Global IT teams to enhance security posture and incident response.

Qualifications

• Strong experience across offensive and defensive cyber security disciplines.
• Deep understanding of attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) – expertise in the MITRE ATT&CK Framework.
• Hands‑on technical knowledge in cyber detection engineering, security tools, and infrastructure.
• Skilled in Detection‑as‑Code and experienced with SIEM query languages.
• Confident communicator with experience working alongside global technical teams and senior stakeholders.
• Proactive, collaborative, and driven by curiosity and continuous improvement.

Benefits (UK Only)

• 30 days holiday per year, with the option to buy up to 2 additional days.
• Flexible working opportunities – part‑time, job share, compressed hours.
• Automatic enrollment in the QBE pension plan with 10% employer contributions.
• Private medical insurance for you and your family.
• Family‑friendly policies – 26 weeks leave at full pay regardless of gender identity or family status.
• Remote work abroad – up to 20 days per year from specified locations.
• Cycle‑to‑Work scheme (up to £5,000 value).

Equal Employment Opportunity: QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation.