Threat Detection Engineer

Join a well-established biotech company using large-scale genetic data and AI to predict disease risk and advance precision healthcare.

We’re looking for aThreat Detection Engineer who thrives on innovation and technical ownership. This role isnot a traditional SOC position, you’ll focus onbuilding high-impact detection capabilities, shaping how security protects sensitive genomic and AI-driven data at scale.

This role offershybrid / remoteworking options, a salary range of £60,000 - £80,000 and benefits.

Why This Role is Exciting

• High autonomy: Lead projects from idea to deployment
• Innovation-driven: Develop cutting-edge detections beyond standard SIEM rules
• Collaborative: Work closely with internal teams and an outsourced SOC partner
• Mission-focused: Protect critical healthcare data that supports precision medicine

Key Responsibilities

• Design and developthreat-led detections using threat intelligence and threat-hunting outputs
• Createnovel analytic techniques for incident detection
• Collaborate with an MSP SOC to maintain and tune the detection catalogue
• Build automated reporting dashboards using Microsoft Sentinel workbooks
• Support security initiatives including ISO 27001 activities and KQL-based tasks
• Ensure monitoring coverage across cloud platforms, SaaS apps, and internal systems
• Contribute to documentation of processes, tools, and detection logic

What You’ll Bring

Must-Have Skills & Experience:

• Previously worked as a Threat Detection Engineer or in a similar role.
• Strong proficiency inKQL and hands-on experience withMicrosoft Sentinel
• Familiarity withMicrosoft Defender tools (Endpoint & O365)
• Exposure toAzure cloud logging andKubernetes environments
• Knowledge ofattacker TTPs andMITRE ATT&CK frameworks
• Proactive, collaborative, and innovative mindset

Desirable / Nice-to-Have:

• Experience withPython,Terraform, or CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity withMicrosoft Purview, Entra ID, DLP, or Insider Risk tools
• Understanding ofISO 27001, Agile ways of working
• Knowledge ofstatistics, data science, or AI/ML applied to cybersecurity
• Relevant certifications (MS-500, AZ-500, SC-series, Security+, GSOC, CCSK)

Perks & Benefits

• Hybrid / remote working options
• Flexible benefits package
• Opportunity to innovate and make areal impact in threat detection
• Work in asmall, fast-paced, highly collaborative team
• Contribute toadvancing precision healthcare using genomic data and AI

Ready to build next-generation threat detection and protect life-changing data Apply today!

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