Advanced Cyber Threat Analyst in Glasgow

Advanced Cyber Threat AnalystThe RoleThe Advanced Cyber Threat Analyst is a technical specialist within Security Operations. The role identifies, investigates and responds to cyber threats while continuously strengthening M&G’s defensive capabilities. The role combines advanced incident investigation, intelligence-led threat hunting, detection engineering and AI-assisted analysis. The analyst uses evidence and professional judgement to assess threat, coordinate and action proportionate response and translate investigative findings into lasting security improvements.Working across cloud, endpoint, identity, email and network technologies, the role collaborates closely with Threat Intelligence, Security Operations Engineering, internal stakeholders and external security service providers to improve resilience and reduce cyber risk.Main ResponsibilitiesInvestigate complex security incidents across cloud, endpoint, identity, email and network environments.Assess the potential business impact of incidents and recommend proportionate containment, remediation and recovery actions.Maintain accurate investigative records, evidence and decision rationales throughout the incident lifecycle.Conduct intelligence-led threat hunts based on adversary campaigns, behaviours, tactics, techniques and procedures.Identify attack paths, security weaknesses, detection gaps and opportunities to strengthen M&G’s security posture.Translate investigation, threat hunting and threat intelligence findings into improved detections, controls and response processes.Develop, tune and validate analytical rules to ensure they remain effective against evolving threats and reduce unnecessary alert activity.Work with Security Operations Engineering to improve telemetry, data quality, detection coverage, tooling integrations and automated workflows.Use AI-assisted analysis and advanced analytics to support triage, investigation, threat hunting, detection engineering and reporting.Validate AI-generated outputs and retain accountability for analytical conclusions, response decisions and security recommendations.Act as a technical escalation point for complex alerts and incidents requiring advanced investigation or specialist expertise.Communicate complex threats, risks, decisions and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Collaborate with internal teams and external security service providers to coordinate effective investigation and response activity.Identify and deliver practical improvements to Security Operations processes, procedures and defensive capabilities.Maintain effective controls, documentation and audit evidence, supporting internal and external audit activity where required.Key Knowledge, Skills and ExperiencePractical experience working within a Security Operations environment.Strong capability in cyber incident investigation and response.Experience analysing activity across endpoint, identity, cloud, email or network security technologies.Experience conducting structured, intelligence-led threat hunting.Ability to develop, tune or validate security detections and analytical rules.Understanding of how threat intelligence and adversary behaviours can inform investigations, threat hunts and detection improvements.Experience using security data and evidence to assess risk and recommend proportionate actions.Knowledge of Microsoft Azure security environments, including Entra and Microsoft Defender capabilities.Sound judgement when operating with incomplete, conflicting or time-sensitive information.Strong documentation, governance and audit discipline.Knowledge of responsible AI-assisted security operations, including the need for human oversight and validation.Experience with Microsoft Sentinel, including log analysis, analytical rule management and playbook development.Experience with Endpoint Detection and Response technologies, including Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.Experience with Microsoft security technologies such as Entra, Defender for Identity and Defender for Cloud.Experience developing investigation, enrichment or response automation.Experience working in financial services or another highly regulated environment.Relevant industry certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CySA+, ISC2 SSCP or equivalent SANS certifications.Relevant Microsoft certifications such as SC-200 or AZ-500.What we offerA valuable pension scheme of up to 18% (13% made up of employer contributions and 5% employee contributions).Access to our Share Save and Share Incentive Plan, alongside financial wellbeing and support services to help give you real confidence to put your money to work.Enjoy 38 days annual leave (including