Threat Intelligence Analyst

Quorum Network Resources; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Edinburgh is seeking a Threat Intelligence Analyst to join their expert team. This permanent position focuses on identifying, analysing, and mitigating threats, requiring 2-3 years of relevant experience, strong technical skills, and effective communication. The role offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities for training and development in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Contributory pension

Private healthcare

Annual personal technical training budget

Paid Microsoft certifications

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in threat intelligence and/or threat hunting.
• Strong understanding of malware analysis and adversary behaviour.
• Experience with scripting/query languages.

Responsibilities

• Conduct proactive threat hunts based on real-world attack scenarios.
• Investigate Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) and adversary TTPs.
• Deliver clear threat intelligence briefings to clients.

Skills

Threat intelligence and threat hunting experience

Understanding of MITRE ATT&CK

Hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel

Proficiency in KQL or Python

Excellent communication skills

Analytical mindset

Passion for cybersecurity

Tools

Microsoft Defender XDR

Threat intelligence platforms

Job description

Overview

Threat Intelligence Analyst Edinburgh (Hybrid) Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits

Hunt threats. Shape intelligence. Make a real impact.

Quorum is one of Scotland s largest Microsoft Partners and a Microsoft Direct Cloud Solutions Provider (CSP). As we continue to grow our security services, we re looking for a Threat Intelligence Analyst to join our expert team on a permanent basis.

In this role, you ll be at the frontline of cyber defence proactively identifying, analysing, and mitigating threats through intelligence-led investigations and advanced threat hunting. You ll combine deep technical skills with the ability to clearly communicate risk and impact to both technical teams and clients.

Just as importantly, you ll be supported at every stage of your career. At Quorum, training and development aren t buzzwords they re a promise. We invest heavily in our people and even reward you financially for the Microsoft accreditations you achieve.

Key Responsibilities of the Threat Intelligence Analyst

• Threat Hunting & Analysis
• Conduct proactive threat hunts based on hypotheses and real-world attack scenarios
• Investigate Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) and adversary TTPs
• Leverage threat intelligence feeds, OSINT, and commercial platforms to enrich detection
• Develop and maintain detection rules across SIEM and EDR platforms

Threat Intelligence Management

• Collect, validate, and analyse threat data from multiple sources
• Monitor emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and attack trends
• Produce high-quality, actionable intelligence for internal teams and clients

Client Engagement & Reporting

• Deliver clear, concise threat intelligence briefings
• Create tailored reports for strategic, operational, and technical audiences
• Translate complex technical findings into meaningful business impact

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Work closely with SOC analysts, incident responders, and engineering teams
• Contribute to playbooks, automation, and threat-hunting maturity
• Participate in service reviews and governance meetings

What we re looking for

• 2 3 years experience in threat intelligence and/or threat hunting
• Strong understanding of MITRE ATT&CK, malware analysis, and adversary behaviour
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR, and threat intelligence platforms
• Proficiency in KQL, Python, or similar scripting/query languages
• Excellent communication skills comfortable presenting to clients
• Analytical, detail-driven mindset with the ability to manage multiple investigations
• Passion for cybersecurity and a desire to keep learning

Why join Quorum?

Quorum is an Employee-Owned Scottish company delivering custom technology solutions, infrastructure consultancy, and managed services to organisations ranging from major financial institutions to small businesses.

We re proud of our low staff turnover, collaborative culture, and genuine focus on work-life balance.

Our benefits include

• Highly competitive salary
• Contributory pension
• Private healthcare
• Buy & sell holidays
• Paid home broadband
• Annual personal technical training budget
• Paid Microsoft certifications plus annual bonus for accreditations
• Award-winning Family Friendly Working policies
• And yes we really are a nice bunch of people to work with.

Ready to apply?

If you eat, sleep, and breathe technology and want to build your threat intelligence career in a supportive, forward-thinking environment we d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us stay one step ahead of the threat.