Threat Analyst
We are looking for a Threat Intelligence Analyst to join a high-performing Cyber Security team supporting a major UK Central Government programme. This is a unique opportunity to work on a nationally significant project that helps protect critical services and infrastructure used by millions of citizens.
As a Threat Intelligence Analyst, you will play a key role in identifying, analysing, and communicating cyber threats that could impact government systems and services. Working closely with Security Operations, Incident Response, and wider Cyber Security teams, you will help build situational awareness, develop actionable intelligence, and support the detection and response to emerging threats.
This role offers exposure to a highly visible government environment where security is paramount, providing excellent opportunities for professional growth and hands-on experience within a complex threat landscape.
Key Responsibilities
Threat Monitoring & Intelligence Analysis
Monitor and assess a wide range of intelligence sources, including:
Open-source intelligence (OSINT)
Commercial intelligence platforms
Internal security telemetry
Online databases
Restricted intelligence feeds
Identify, analyse, and prioritise actionable cyber threats relevant to the organisation.
Maintain awareness of emerging cyber threats, campaigns, vulnerabilities, threat actors, and attack techniques.
Research & Reporting
Conduct detailed research into cyber security threats, attackers, vulnerabilities, and industry trends.
Produce high-quality intelligence reports, threat assessments, executive summaries, and technical briefings.
Deliver actionable intelligence products to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Threat Hunting & Indicators of Compromise (IoCs)
Analyse Indicators of Compromise (IoCs), including:
Malicious IP addresses
Domains
File hashes
Malware indicators
Support identification of threat actor behaviours, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
Develop recommendations to strengthen defensive controls and improve detection c...
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