Detection & Threat Hunt Lead Analyst - Cheltenham
Accenture UK & Ireland
Location: Cheltenham
Security clearance: Subject to satisfactory BPSS & SC clearance: 5-year continuous UK address history, British passport holder, no dual nationality.
Client requirement note: The above information relates to a specific client requirement.
Accenture is a global professional services company with a broad range of services in strategy, consulting, technology, and operations. We emphasize inclusion, diversity, and innovation.
About the Role
As a member of the SOC Content Team, you will contribute to the creation, deployment, and tuning of threat detection content and proactive threat hunting. You will work in partnership with client Lead Analysts, threat intelligence teams, and other SOC functions to tailor detection strategies to each client’s threat profile and security objectives.
This role balances technical, collaborative, and knowledge‑sharing work with a strong emphasis on continual learning and process improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Threat Detection Use Case Development
Design and implement detection logic aligned to specific threat scenarios, using industry frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK.
Maintain detection content throughout its lifecycle — from development and testing to deployment and tuning. Work with client Lead Analysts to ensure content relevance and effectiveness across environments.
Proactive Threat Hunting
Conduct hypothesis‑driven threat hunts based on client telemetry, threat intelligence, and observed anomalies.
Use available data sources and tools to identify suspicious or malicious activity that may bypass existing detections.
Document and present findings in a clear actionable format for internal teams and clients.
Content QA and Maintenance
Participate in review and validation of detection content prior to deployment.
Assist in updating runbooks, SOPs, and detection playbooks to reflect changes in tools, threats, or client requirements.
Support efforts to maintain consistency, accuracy, and quality in all delivered content.
Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing
Engage with wider SOC, threat intelligence, and tooling teams to refine detection strategies.
Share insights, findings, and improvements with team members through documentation, workshops, or informal sessions.
Support cross‑team initiatives and help drive a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
What’s In It For You
Competitive basic salary plus an extensive benefits package: 25 days vacation per year, private medical insurance, and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice.
Flexibility and mobility required; may be required to spend time onsite with our clients and partners.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, colour, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by applicable law.
Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process. Accenture reserves the right to close the role should a suitable applicant be found.
Closing date for applications: 25/02/26.
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