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Lead Technical Recruiter (Cyber Security, Data & IT Operations) @ UK Home Office | HR, Recruiting, Hiring
Location: Manchester (hybrid)
Salary: £60,300 plus capability allowance of up to £20,100
Advert Close: 10th July 11:55pm
Job summary
Cyber Security at the Home Office is critical to protecting a large government department and safeguarding critical digital infrastructure. The Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) Threat Intelligence team is tasked with understanding and contextualising the Home Office’s cyber threat landscape. The team manages the department’s intelligence requirements, based on assessed threats to Home Office systems, then seeks to obtain and analyse data to identify threats and their potential impact. The specialised team of six works alongside other CSOC areas to provide awareness of threats, allowing for the deployment of targeted defences and the sharing of timely and actionable guidance.
The Threat Assessment Lead plays a critical role in the success of the Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) by overseeing all threat intelligence activities. This includes defining intelligence requirements, managing collection and analysis, and ensuring timely dissemination of insights. The role supports protective monitoring, contributes to incident response, and leads the development of team members through line management and professional development.
As the Threat Intelligence Lead, your day-today responsibilities will be to:
* Lead the delivery of cyber threat intelligence processes, ensuring outputs align with organisational policies and effectively communicate findings.
* Analyse complex threat intelligence to assess risk, prioritise vulnerabilities, and inform strategic mitigation efforts.
* Define tools and policies to assess the threat landscape and advise on risk reduction strategies.
* Maintain and enhance the Threat Intelligence Platform to support automated intelligence and incident investigations.
* Collaborate with stakeholders to develop tactical threat management plans and oversee their execution.
* Apply advanced knowledge of threat assessment tools and methodologies to develop templates and test scripts.
* Manage the Threat Intelligence team, aligning their work with CSOC operational goals and strategic direction.
* Oversee the use of information systems to prioritise cyber risks and support the vulnerability management team with expert guidance.
You’ll bring a strong interest in threat intelligence and demonstrate experience in:
* Operating within a Security Operations Centre (SOC), including threat and risk analysis.
* Leading technical responses to cyber incidents and collaborating across vulnerability management, threat hunting, and monitoring teams.
* Using platforms such as SIEM, EDR, and threat intelligence tools to support investigations and analysis.
* Tracking global cyber trends, adversary campaigns, and geopolitical developments to produce timely, actionable intelligence.
* Evaluating intelligence from OSINT, commercial feeds, government advisories, and internal sources to assess relevance and reliability.
* Producing clear, audience-appropriate threat reports and managing or coaching diverse cyber teams.
* A highly competitive pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
* 25 days annual leave on appointment rising 1 day per year up to 30 days, plus 8 days public holidays and 1 day for the King’s Birthday.
* Flexible working options to enable you to achieve the work life balance that is right for you including; Full time, part-time, flexi time, compressed hours and job sharing.
* A hybrid working model of a minimum 60% of your contracted hours in the workplace and 40% remote.
* Training and development opportunities tailored to your role, including access to technical and professional accreditations.
* Access to funded qualifications (subject to approval)
* A capability allowance reviewed annually.
* A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.
* Enhanced parental leave schemes.
* Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards.
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Information Technology
* Industries
Government Administration
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