VodafoneThree - Cyber Threat Researcher

Vodafone Group; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Vodafone UK seeks a Cyber Engineer to enhance security solutions for enterprise clients. The role involves threat research, detection engineering, and supporting a SOC team by monitoring SIEM systems. Ideal candidates will have experience in Cyber/SOC and familiarity with analytical techniques and tools. Attractive remuneration includes bonuses and extensive benefits.

Benefits

Excellent remuneration package

Up to 28 days holiday entitlement

Employee discounts

Pension plan and share schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in Cyber/SOC, ideally in a telecoms/ISP environment.
• Understanding of research and analytical techniques for behavior pattern identification.
• Familiarity with the MITRE ATT&CK framework.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-depth Threat Research for Cyber Engineering.
• Lead Detection Engineering and model threats.
• Support SOC Analysts and analyze trends.

Skills

Threat Research

Detection Engineering

Analytical Techniques

Understanding of MITRE ATT&CK

Job description

Location: Farnborough
Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits
Working hours: Full Time (Mon-Fri 37.5 hours per week)

Who We Are

We’re a global technology communications company that empowers people and businesses to stay connected and thrive in a digital world. With a focus on innovation, sustainability and earning customer loyalty, we leverage cutting-edge technology to offer products and services that enhance communication and improve lives.

At Vodafone UK, diversity isn’t just a buzzword, it is core to who we are as a company. We’re proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work and are committed to driving inclusion for all; creating a workplace that is fully representative of the communities and customers we serve.

Join Vodafone Business Security Enhanced (VBSE) for Vodafone UK and support in providing world-class Secure Solutions for our Enterprise clients.

What you’ll do

To provide in-depth Threat Research and Detection Engineering for the VBSE Cyber Engineering team. Support to a SOC team that provides monitoring of SIEM systems, managed firewall and IPS services for both Vodafone and its customers.

• Research Threats and Vulnerabilities related to Vodafone and its systems
• Lead Detection Engineering – Monitor Threat Intelligence TTPs, model threats and develop proactive detection logic
• Recommend tools/processes to defend Vodafone and its customers from attacks
• Provide 2nd/3rd line support to SOC Analysts, review their reports, identify trends across multiple systems/customers.

Who you are

• Experience of working in Cyber/SOC, ideally in an telecoms/ISP environment
• Understanding of research and analytical techniques - Ability to identify patterns of behaviour, indications of compromise in large datasets
• Familiarity with the MITRE ATT&CK framework or similar for adversary tactics and techniques mapping.
• Bespoke Tool Development
• Knowledge of IP/Ethernet equipment and principles
• Must be able to maintain DV security clearance

What we offer

We believe that taking care of our employees is the key to their success. That is why we offer an excellent remuneration and bonus package with up to 28 days holiday entitlement, in addition to bank holidays and paid leave for charity projects. We offer an extensive benefits package that can be tailored to suit you and your family, including employee discounts, retail vouchers, pension plan and share schemes. We take pride in our commitment to supporting you at every stage of your career by providing top of the range learning and development tools and market leading parental leave policies.

Together we can

Vodafone UK are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website (https://careers.vodafone.com/uk/applying-to-vodafone/) for guidance.

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