Join a well:established biotech company using large:scale genetic data and AI to predict disease risk and advance precision healthcare.
Were looking for a Threat Detection Engineer who thrives on innovation and technical ownership. This role is not a traditional SOC position, youll focus on building high:impact detection capabilities, shaping how security protects sensitive genomic and AI:driven data at scale.
This role offers hybrid / remote working options, a salary range of GBP 60,000 : GBP 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 develop threat:led detections using threat intelligence and threat:hunting outputs
* Create novel 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 Youll Bring
Must:Have Skills and Experience:
* Previously worked as a Threat Detection Engineer or in a similar role.
* Strong proficiency in KQL and hands:on experience with Microsoft Sentinel
* Familiarity with Microsoft Defender tools (Endpoint and O365)
* Exposure to Azure cloud logging and Kubernetes environments
* Knowledge of attacker TTPs and MITRE ATT and CK frameworks
* Proactive, collaborative, and innovative mindset
Desirable / Nice:to:Have:
* Experience with Python, Terraform, or CI/CD pipelines
* Familiarity with Microsoft Purview, Entra ID, DLP, or Insider Risk tools
* Understanding of ISO 27001, Agile ways of working
* Knowledge of statistics, data science, or AI/ML applied to cybersecurity
* Relevant certifications (MS:500, AZ:500, SC:series, Security+, GSOC, CCSK)
Perks and Benefits
* Hybrid / remote working options
* Flexible benefits package
* Opportunity to innovate and make a real impact in threat detection
* Work in a small, fast:paced, highly collaborative team
* Contribute to advancing 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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