Detection & Threat Analyst

Overview

Location:

Cheltenham

Position:
Specialist or Associate Manager

Please Note:

Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC security clearance which requires 5 years continuous UK address history (typically including no periods of 30 consecutive days or more spent outside of the UK) and declaration of being a British passport holder with no dual nationalism at the point of application.

Note:

The above information relates to a specific client requirement.

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse abilities and next-generation technology to each business challenge.

We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too.

“Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture:
We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us.” – Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO

Role:
Detection & Threat Hunt Analyst

Location:

Cheltenham

Position:
Specialist or Associate Manager

Please Note:

Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC security clearance which requires 5 years continuous UK address history (typically including no periods of 30 consecutive days or more spent outside of the UK) and declaration of being a British passport holder with no dual nationalism at the point of application.

Note:

The above information relates to a specific client requirement.

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse abilities and next-generation technology to each business challenge.

We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too.

“Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture:
We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us.” – Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO

In this role, you will serve as a senior technical point of escalation (T3), mentor junior analysts, drive service improvements, and ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality threat detection and response services to our clients. You will also act as a technical SME, directly engaging with clients, delivering reporting and supporting internal teams to uphold and enhance our security posture. incidents and critical operational periods outside of regular business hours.

• Tier 3 Support:
  Act as the point of technical escalation where required for complex security incidents, investigations, and operational issues within the SOC.
• Continuous Service Improvement:
  Identify and implement enhancements to SOC tools, workflows, and playbooks to increase detection accuracy, reduce response time, and improve analyst efficiency.
• Mentoring & Training:
  Lead the development and continuous training of Tier 1 and Tier 2 analysts, enhancing their technical capabilities and incident response skills.
• Quality Assurance (QA) Review:
  Conduct regular QA assessments on case handling, documentation, and resolution quality to ensure consistency and compliance with SOC standards.
• Reporting:
  Create and deliver actionable…