Threat Intelligence Analyst

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

Job summary

AXA UK is seeking an experienced Threat Intelligence Analyst to join the security team. You will provide targeted threat information and analysis, support incident response, and contribute to threat hunting initiatives across AXA UK.

You will develop threat actor profiles, monitor adversaries, and generate timely intelligence reports to inform stakeholders and improve security postures. Flexibility for hybrid work arrangements is available.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in the field of threat intelligence.
• Degree in information systems, computer science, or equivalent; cyber security background preferred.
• Experience working in an internal security team desirable.
• Creative thinker with the ability to develop innovative solutions.
• 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 threat actor profiles detailing adversaries' TTPs, motivations, goals and objectives
• Conducting threat research from multiple sources to provide actionable intelligence
• Generating threat intelligence reports as required
• Continuing to develop the TI service by identifying research gaps and improvement opportunities
• Providing operational support to cyber incident response and threat hunting activities

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 January 2027. 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.

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

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