Junior Detection & Response Engineer page is loaded## Junior Detection & Response Engineerlocations: Edinburgh: Bristol: Leeds: Manchestertime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: May 25, 2026 (12 days left to apply)job requisition id: 157037End DateSunday 24 May 2026Salary Range£36,224 - £38,130Flexible Working OptionsHybrid Working, Job ShareJob Description SummaryThis is a full time role based in Edinburgh, Leeds, Manchester or Bristol.Job Description* JOB TITLE: Junior Detection & Response Engineer* SALARY: £36,224* LOCATION(S): Edinburgh, Leeds, Manchester or Bristol* HOURS: Full-time – 35 hours a week. Including a rota for weekend working.* WORKING PATTERN: Our work style is hybrid, which involves spending at least two days per week, or 40% of our time, at one of our office sites.About this OpportunityStart your cyber career protecting millions of customers while helping build the bank of the future. As a Junior Detection & Response Engineer in Lloyds Banking Group’s Cyber Defence Centre, you’ll learn hands‐on how to spot, investigate and respond to real cyber threats, supported by experienced engineers who will coach you to succeed. From analysing alerts and tuning detections to learning from live incidents, you’ll build the skills, confidence and judgement needed for a rewarding career in cyber security—while being part of a team that’s innovative, collaborative and committed to putting customers first.You’ll play a hands on role in protecting the organisation by helping identify suspicious activity, understand incidents, and contribute to an effective incident response through:• Monitoring and analysing security alerts to identify and escalate genuine cyber threats• Carrying out initial triage and investigation, gathering evidence from logs, alerts and enrichment sources• Supporting detection engineering by reviewing alert behaviour, tuning existing detections and documenting expected outcomes• Using and testing established response playbooks, contributing to improvements where changes are clearly defined• Assisting with threat hunting and threat modelling, building practical understanding of attacker techniques and behaviours• Learning from real incidents through post incident reviews and continuous improvement activity• Working collaboratively with experienced colleagues, maintaining clear investigation notes and sharing knowledgeThis role offers early responsibility, structured support and exposure to real world cyber defence—building the skills, judgement and confidence needed for a long term career in security operations.Why Lloyds Banking GroupLike the modern Britain we serve, we’re evolving. Investing billions in our people, data and tech to transform the way we meet the ever-changing needs of our 26 million customers. We’re growing with purpose. Join us on our journey and you will too...What you’ll needThe strongest candidates bring curiosity, sound judgement and a genuine willingness to learn, as well as:• Formal training in cyber security, such as a degree, apprenticeship, professional certification or equivalent practical experience• Foundational understanding of security operations, threat detection concepts and common tools, such as SIEM platforms• Ability to analyse security logs, alerts and events to identify relevant information• Awareness of attacker tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs)• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills• Clear communication skills, including the confidence to ask for support and explain findings to both technical and non technical audiences• Willingness to participate in an on call rota and regular weekend working where requiredAbout working for usOur focus is to ensure were inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms.We want our people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity or culture.We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer initiative.And it’s why we especially welcome applications from under-represented groups.We’re disability confident. So if you’d like reasonable adjustments to be made to our recruitment processes, just let us know.We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes• A generous pension contribution of up to 15%• An annual performance-related bonus• Share schemes including free shares• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping• 24 days’ holiday, with bank holidays on top• A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policiesThis is a once in a career opportunity to help shape your future as well as ours.Join us and grow with purpose.(Please note our roles can generate a considerable amount of interest and close early so dont miss out on this opportunity to apply today.)At Lloyds Banking Group, were driven by a clear purpose; to help Britain prosper. Across the Group, our colleagues are focused on making a difference to customers, businesses and communities. With us youll have a key role to play in shaping the financial services of the future, whilst the scale and reach of our Group means youll have many opportunities to learn, grow and develop.We keep your data safe. So, well only ever ask you to provide confidential or sensitive information once you have formally been invited along to an interview or accepted a verbal offer to join us which is when we run our background checks. Well always explain what we need and why, with any request coming from a trusted Lloyds Banking Group person.Were focused on creating a values-led culture and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. Together we’re building a truly inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference.With 320 years under our belt, were used to change, and today is no different. Join us and help drive this change, shaping the future of finance whilst working at pace to deliver for our customers.Here, youll do the best work of your career. Your impact will be amplified by our scale as you learn and develop, gaining skills for the future.
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