Threat Intelligence Analyst

AXA UK; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AXA UK is seeking an experienced Threat Intelligence Analyst to join the Detection and Response team. You will provide targeted threat information and analysis, and be actively involved in incident response and threat hunting activities, with a thorough understanding of information security and cyber threats.

Reporting into the Detection and Response Manager, you’ll maintain actor profiles, conduct research, and generate TI reports for a wide range of stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in threat intelligence.
• Experience in cyber security and/or a degree in information systems or computer science.
• Experience in an internal security team desirable.
• Creative thinker with innovative problem solving.
• GCTI certification highly desirable.
• Ability to prioritise and manage own workload.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the main point of contact for threat intelligence services across AXA UK.
• Maintaining detailed threat actor profiles covering tactics, techniques and procedures, motivations, goals, and objectives.
• Conducting threat research from multiple sources to provide actionable intelligence to stakeholders.
• Generating threat intelligence reporting as required.
• Continually develop the TI service by identifying research gaps and improvements.
• Providing operational support to cyber incident response and threat hunting activities.

Skills

Threat intelligence experience

Cyber security

Internal security team

Creative thinking

GCTI certification

Workload management

Education

Degree in Information Systems or Computer Science

Job description

About AXA:

AXA is a global leader in insurance and financial services, dedicated to helping customers protect what matters most to them. As the sixth-largest insurance company in the world, we provide a wide range of services, including health, car, home, and business insurance. We support millions of customers worldwide, helping them navigate life's uncertainties with confidence.

AXA UK Support Functions look after our three customer-facing business units, providing the infrastructure and expertise to make sure we can be there for our customers.

Job overview:

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Threat Intelligence Analyst to join us!

Reporting into the Detection and Response Manager, you’ll provide targeted threat information and analysis and will be actively involved in incident response and threat hunting activities. You’ll have a thorough understanding of information security, cyber threats, cyber threat actors, and monitoring and detection.

Key responsibilities:

• Acting as the main point of contact for threat intelligence services across AXA UK
• Maintaining detailed threat actor profiles on adversaries of interest covering their tactics, techniques and procedures, motivations, goals, and strategic objectives
• Conducting threat research from a range of sources to provide actionable intelligence to a wide range of stakeholders
• Generating threat intelligence reporting as required
• Continually develop the TI service by identifying research gaps and improvement opportunities
• Providing operational support to cyber incident response and threat hunting activities

Work arrangements:

At AXA we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team and our customers. You'll work at least two days a week (40%) away from home, moving to three days a week (60%) from December 2026. Away from home means attending the office, visiting clients or attending industry events. We’re also happy to consider flexible working arrangements, which you can discuss with Talent Acquisition.

Your skills & experience:

• Demonstrable experience in the field of threat intelligence
• Prior experience in cyber security and/or a degree level education or equivalent in information systems, computer science etc
• Experience working in an internal security team desirable
• Creative thinker with the ability to come up with innovative solutions
• GCTI certification highly desirable
• Ability to prioritise, drive and manage own workload

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and don’t discriminate against employees or potential employees based on protected characteristics.

If you have a long-term condition or disability and require adjustments during the application or interview process, we’re proud to offer access to the AXA Accessibility Concierge.