Cyber Threat Specialist (Blue Team)

The Cyber Threat Analyst works in the IT Information Security team, focusing on defensive cyber security services. The Analyst collaborates with peers within Information Security and IT to support a modern and effective cyber security capability. A strong focus on operational discipline and deep security knowledge ensures the service meets business requirements for Critical National Financial Market Infrastructure, protecting data and maintaining operational resilience within the evolving threat environment for a global exchange.

Shift Pattern: Standard 40 Hour Week (United Kingdom)
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Corporate Grade: E – Associate
Reporting Line: (UK Division) Information Technology
Location: UK‑London
Worker Type: Permanent

Responsibilities

• Participate in defensive security operations (threat hunting, incident handling, investigation and forensics, detection engineering) for LME systems and infrastructure
• Support security incidents and act as stretch capacity for incident response and threat handling
• Participate with on‑call duties and after‑hours support of incident management for incident escalations
• Support forensic and investigation work as needed including malware analysis
• Review intelligence feeds and generate advisories; stay up‑to‑date with current and emerging trends that represent a threat to LME
• Support threat and vulnerability management notification alerts, and triage workflow

Qualifications

• University degree in Computer Science, Information Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Preferred Knowledge and Experience

• Relevant experience or modules completed in TryHackMe/HackTheBox or other CTF events
• Relevant entry‑level certifications
• Development and scripting capability demonstrated on GitHub or another public code repository
• Experience with scripting, development and automation tools (Python, Go, Rust, or another modern language)

Personal Qualities

• Passionate about engineering and/or cybersecurity
• Curious mindset with the ability to think abstractly and learn quickly
• Ability to research and understand new technical areas rapidly
• Strong communication skills, both verbally and written
• Open, approachable, and team‑oriented

The LME is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In recruiting our teams, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of education, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity, expression and reassignment, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs. We want every LME employee to feel our commitment to showing respect for all and encouraging open collaboration and communication.