Lead Threat Detection Analyst

Job Title:

Lead  Threat Detection Analyst

Location:

Preston. (On-Site).

Salary:  Circa £59,000 depending on experience and skills

What you’ll be doing :

Delivery of core triage function as part of protective monitoring services across a range of networks/services

Overseeing and contributing to the  analysis  and escalation of security threats and incidents identified

Coordinate with Cyber Operations teams to respond to identified security threats and mitigate prior to impact

Lead  the development of people, process and technology improvements to aid the service

Provide subject matter advice on security  analysis  and development of detection content

Deputise for the Threat Detection  Manager  when required

Analyses  requirements and advises on scope and options for continual operational improvement

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

Experience of working within Security Operations or equivalent roles

Demonstrable  leadership  in Operational  Management

Experience in the application of relevant industry standard frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK/D3

FEND/ENGAGE  etc .) in an operational environment

A good level of knowledge and proficiency in the use of SIEM platforms, tools and  analytical  techniques. Innovative approach to  analysing  and solving problems

Desirable:

Industry recognised qualification (OSDA, GIAC  etc .) or equivalent  proven  industry experience

Benefits:

As well as a  competitive  pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Cyber Operations team:

Cyber Operations is responsible for protecting BAE Systems from Cyber Attack by various threat actors. Not only do we protect BAE Systems and its employees, indirectly we protect those who protect us – who serve in our military and rely on the products and services we create. Across Threat Intelligence, Detection, Incident Response and now  Active  Defence we work to evolve cyber operations as a world class capability.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder  etc .)

that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please  speak  to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export  control  restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict  the roles  you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All  applicants   must  as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard.

Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where  applicants   must  typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for  the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date:  9th February 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for  the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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