At a Glance
- Tasks: Produce high-quality cyber threat intelligence reports and monitor the evolving cyber landscape.
- Company: Join BAE Systems, a leader in cyber defence with a commitment to innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, diverse work environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities to collaborate with internal teams and external partners.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in cyber security while working with cutting-edge technologies.
- Qualifications: Strong experience in Cyber Threat Intelligence and knowledge of threat actors and intelligence disciplines.
The predicted salary is between 54000 - 72000 £ per year.
Cyber Threat Intelligence Practitioner – 12‑Month Contract
Location: Preston
Hourly Rate: £27.03 (Paye) or £36.30 (umbrella)
Overview
BAE Systems is seeking a skilled Cyber Threat Intelligence Practitioner to support tactical and operational cyber threat intelligence activities across the organisation. In this role, you will take ownership of defined geographic or thematic areas of responsibility, producing high‑quality intelligence that enables proactive cyber defence. Working closely with cyber operations, collections teams, and external partners, you will help ensure BAE Systems remains intelligence‑led, threat‑aware, and resilient in an evolving cyber landscape.
Responsibilities
- Produce operational and tactical cyber threat intelligence reports tailored to technical and senior audiences.
- Monitor the cyber threat landscape, including OSINT, dark web sources, internal telemetry, and external intelligence feeds.
- Investigate threat actors, campaigns, and tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) to identify indicators of compromise.
- Provide timely intelligence support during security incidents, aiding containment and remediation efforts.
- Deliver threat briefings to internal stakeholders and trusted external partners.
- Support Requests for Information (RFIs) and Intelligence Requirements (IRs) in collaboration with CTI collections teams.
- Advise on organisational Cyber Threat Levels based on intelligence assessments.
- Act as a trusted advisor, translating complex intelligence into clear, actionable insight.
Skills & Experience
- Strong experience within a Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) discipline.
- Solid understanding of cyber threat actors, geopolitics, and global threat activity.
- Aware of intelligence disciplines such as OSINT, SIGINT, HUMINT, and their application.
- Knowledge of structured analytical techniques and intelligence best practice.
- Experience applying MITRE ATT&CK / D3FEND / ENGAGE frameworks in an operational context.
Clearance
BPSS + SC + UK EYES
If you would like to be considered for this role, please don't hesitate to apply or call Levi Jackson for more information.
Inclusion Statement
Outsource UK is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You'll receive consideration for your application without regard to race, religion or belief, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or age.
Senior Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst - V05826 employer: outsource uk ltd
BAE Systems is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Preston where innovation and collaboration thrive. Employees benefit from competitive hourly rates, a commitment to diversity, and opportunities for professional growth within the rapidly evolving field of cyber threat intelligence. Join us to make a meaningful impact while working alongside industry experts dedicated to proactive cyber defence.
