Threat Intelligence Engineer (13574)

Watches of Switzerland Group PLC; Narborough; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Purchase Scheme

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 Virtual GP service

Share Save Scheme

Enjoy your Birthday Off

Free Wellbeing Tools

Generous Discount Scheme

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Job summary

Watches of Switzerland Group PLC in the UK is seeking a Cyber Security Threat Intelligence Engineer to deliver actionable threat intelligence that strengthens security controls and detection capabilities across the organisation, reducing risk through informed decisions.

Initially the role splits 60/40 between hands-on engineering work and threat intelligence duties, building out the threat intel function, working with SOC and engineering teams to embed intelligence into EDR, SIEM, identity and

Qualifications

• Experience building internal threat intel from ground up.
• Experience in threat intelligence or similar roles.
• Strong understanding of security controls, detection logic, identity systems and endpoint security.
• Experience with engineering teams (EDR, SIEM, Identity, Cloud, Networks).
• Ability to convert intelligence into detection logic and engineering requirements.
• Experience analyzing adversary TTPs, malware behavior, exploit chains.
• Hands-on involvement during investigations, containment and post-incident tuning.
• Familiarity with threat intel platforms and OSINT tooling and automated pipelines.
• Ability to produce concise, actionable intelligence summaries.

Responsibilities

• Deliver actionable threat intelligence to inform engineering controls and SOC operations.
• Transform intelligence into detection logic and engineering requirements for hardening.
• Embed intelligence into EDR, SIEM, identity, cloud controls and automation.
• Produce concise intelligence summaries for engineering leadership.

Skills

Threat intelligence

Threat analysis

Engineering collaboration

Endpoint security

MITRE ATT&CK

Tools

Microsoft Sentinel

Defender automations

Logic Apps

OSINT tooling

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled Cyber Security Threat Intelligence Engineer who's purpose will be to deliver actionable, industry relevant threat intelligence that directly informs and strengthens the organisations cyber security controls, detection capabilities and defensive architecture.

We are looking for a skilled Cyber Security Threat Intelligence Engineer who's purpose will be to deliver actionable, industry relevant threat intelligence that directly informs and strengthens the organisations cyber security controls, detection capabilities and defensive architecture. To begin with, the role will operate in a 60/40 split between engineering work and threat intelligence responsibilities, ensuring that immediate engineering priorities are met whilst progressively building out the organisations dedicated threat intelligence function. The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying, analysing and operationalising cyber threat intelligence to support the organisations cyber engineering and SOC teams. This role will transform raw intelligence into technical engineering requirements, detection logic and hardening improvements, enabling the organisation to proactively defend against evolving threats and reduce risk through informed decisions.

About You

• Experience in building internal threat intelligence from the ground up.
• Previous experience working within threat intelligence or similar cyber security roles.
• Strong understanding of security controls, detection logic, identity systems and endpoint security.
• Experience working directly with engineering teams (EDR, SIEM, Identity, Cloud, Networks) to embed intelligence into controls.
• Proven ability to convert intelligence into detection logic, engineering requirements and hardening improvements.
• Demonstrable experience analysing adversary TTP's, malware behaviour, exploit chains, and threat actor campaigns.
• Hands on involvement providing intelligence during investigations, containment and post incident tuning.
• Familiarity with threat intelligence platforms, OSINT tooling, CTI feeds, enrichment tools, and automated intelligence pipelines.
• Ability to produce concise, actionable intelligence summaries for engineering and leadership.
• Experience with Microsoft Sentinel SIEM/Defender automations and logic apps to support the engineering team.

About Us

Did you know we're a FTSE-250 retail company employing nearly 3,000 people across the UK and the United States. We're the UK's leading luxury watch specialist in the UK with a significant presence in the US and a complementary jewellery offering. At the last count we have over 190 showrooms across the UK, US and Europe, including 77 dedicated mono-brand boutiques in partnership with brands such as Rolex, OMEGA, TAG Heuer and Breitling plus seven-e-commerce websites! Our success is based on strong, long-standing partnerships with the most prestigious luxury watch brands, supported by impactful marketing and powered by leading-edge technology to provide our clients with a modern, distinctive luxury experience. This is underpinned by our people, who are highly trained and motivated to deliver exceptional client experience whilst building inclusive teams. Watches of Switzerland Group has moved our headquarters to a new, state-of-the-art office in Carlton Park, Leicester. The new 75,000 square foot office is located just outside of Leicester city centre and is home to over 500 employees. Surrounded by 32 acres of woodlands with facilities such as a mini market, team lounges, a multi-faith room and a parent room. Our clients love us for our exceptional client experience, expertise, and approachability. Our clients are at the heart of everything that we do – we love to wow our clients and make every interaction with us special and memorable.

Some Of Our Benefits

• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• 24/7 Virtual GP service
• Share Save Scheme
• Enjoy your Birthday Off
• Free Wellbeing Tools
• Generous Discount Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity Pay

At Watches of Switzerland Group, we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment that embraces employees' unique backgrounds and perspectives. Your application will be reviewed anonymously, focusing solely on your qualifications, skills and experience.