Threat Detection Engineer

Project Freelance; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent pension

Private healthcare

Share scheme

Job summary

CGI in the UK is hiring a Cyber Security Detection Engineer to strengthen threat detection across government, defence, financial services and critical infrastructure. The role is permanent with a hybrid pattern, based in Reading or Bridgend.

You will take ownership of complex engineering challenges, translate threat intel into actionable detection capabilities, and work with a collaborative team to deliver secure outcomes for clients.

Qualifications

• Must hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible for clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop threat detection capabilities and translate threat intelligence into actionable security solutions.
• Collaborate with cyber security specialists to strengthen detection across government, defence, financial services and other critical sectors.
• Provide ownership of complex engineering challenges and deliver measurable security outcomes for clients.

Job description

At CGI, we help organisations stay ahead of evolving cyber threats by delivering innovative security solutions that protect critical systems, services and infrastructure. As a Cyber Security Detection Engineer, you'll play a vital role in strengthening threat detection capabilities across government, defence, financial services and other essential industries. You'll take ownership of complex engineering challenges, transform threat intelligence into actionable security solutions and develop advanced detection capabilities that make a measurable difference. Working alongside our collaborative community of cyber security specialists, you'll have the freedom to innovate, influence technical decisions and develop your expertise, supported by a team committed to delivering exceptional security outcomes for our clients.

CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK 'Best Employer' by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go.

• competitive salary
• excellent pension
• private healthcare
• plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee.

Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance.

Location: Reading, Berkshire or Bridgend, Wales

Employment Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Hybrid

Due to the specific security requirements of this role, applicants must be British nationals and eligible to obtain full UK Security Check (SC) clearance without restrictions or caveats.