Senior Threat Detection Specialist

As we focus on transformation across the organisation, we’re also investing in our cyber security capabilities to keep our people, data, and customers safe. That’s why we’re building a new Detection Engineering function—and we’re looking for a talented and driven Threat Detection Senior Specialist to help us lead the way.

In this key role, you’ll support the GSOC Manager in shaping the future of detection engineering, developing the strategy, and designing detection capabilities that protect our global environment.

Your new role

• Lead the coordination and operation of the internal detection engineering function.
• Design and implement cyber detection rules and use cases to identify threats across our IT infrastructure.
• Identify and log visibility gaps, working to improve detection coverage and accuracy.
• Build and tune custom detection logic for complex environments and emerging threats.
• Monitor evolving attacker tactics (TTPs), integrating insights into detection and prevention strategies.
• Collaborate across Cyber Security, Engineering, and Global IT teams to enhance security posture and incident response.

About you

• Strong experience across both offensive and defensive cyber security disciplines.
• Deep understanding of attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), with expertise in the MITRE ATT&CK Framework.
• Hands-on technical knowledge in cyber detection engineering, security tools, and infrastructure.
• Skilled in Detection-as-Code and experienced with SIEM query languages.
• Confident communicator with experience working alongside global technical teams and senior stakeholders.
• Proactive, collaborative, and driven by curiosity and continuous improvement.

At QBE, we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best, that’s why we have created “At My Best”. It’s our connection, our way of showing we have your back. We understand that one size doesn’t fit all and that priorities can change depending on your life stage. That is why our blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you.

We’re an international insurer that’s building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner. We can never really predict what’s around the corner, but at QBE we’re asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future – helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage.

QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive because we want to attract and retain the best people to do the job, we have adopted flexible working across the company and welcome this conversation.

With more than 13,000 people working across 27 countries, we’re big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate, and kind.

At My Best - QBE Benefits

• 30 days holiday a year with the option to buy up to 2 additional days.
• Flexible working - balancing work and life is important so our flexible working opportunities are open to all, this can include part-time, job share and compressed hours.
• Pension – you are automatically enrolled into the QBE pension plan, which entitles you to receive employer contributions of 10% of your basic salary.
• Private medical insurance – we fund fully comprehensive private medical cover for you and all the family.
• Family friendly policies – we offer 26 weeks leave at full pay regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation or how you become a parent.
• Short term remote work abroad - you can request up to 20 days per year to work remotely from certain locations abroad.
• Sustainable investing - we believe sustainable integration is important for long term financial, environmental, and social outcomes.
• Cycle-to-Work – benefit from regular exercise whilst making your commute greener and cheaper, select and bike and/or accessories up to the value of £5,000.

We are striving to create a workplace culture where all our people feel included, and we are committed to building a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we operate in.