Threat Intelligence Specialist

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Threat Intelligence Specialist

London (Hybrid)

Permanent

At QBE, our purpose is to enable a more resilient future.

We are an international insurer and reinsurer with a local presence in 27 countries.

The opportunity

We’re excited to be hiring a Threat Intelligence Specialist to join our dynamic and collaborative Threat and Vulnerability team on a full-time, permanent basis! You’ll be part of a supportive team that thrives on teamwork and innovation, where your expertise will be valued as we work together to tackle the ever-evolving cyber threat landscape.

Your new role

Reporting to the Threat & Vulnerability Manager, you'll be responsible for researching, analysing, and disseminating cyber threat data to protect QBE’s global operations, including monitoring the cyber threat landscape and existing defence mechanisms. You'll also be involved in leading threat investigations, generating intelligence-driven recommendations, and supporting security functions like incident response and vulnerability management.

Main responsibilities:

• Perform advanced analysis of cyber threats using proactive and reactive threat hunting methods.
• Analyse intelligence reports and security events, providing evidence-based recommendations for countermeasures.
• Conduct threat hunting activities and participate in incident response investigations.
• Collect, process, and share cyber intelligence from various sources to create actionable results.
• Monitor adversary activities and provide operational and strategic information to stakeholders.
• Continuously assess threat landscape, exposure, and preparedness.
• Generate regular intelligence reports on current threats and vulnerabilities for relevant stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to enhance security and knowledge sharing.

About You

We're looking for a candidate with a sound understanding of the cyber threat landscape, attack types and techniques, security operations, threat intelligence, and security monitoring tools, as well as the ability to effectively analyse security event data from various source.

Skills you'll need:

• Advanced understanding of tools, techniques, and procedures used by modern attackers.
• Knowledge of security frameworks like OWASP, NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, and the Extended Cyber Kill Chain.
• Proficient in risk analysis, management principles, and best practices for information systems.
• Expertise in intelligence gathering and analysis tools, including OSINT.
• Strong knowledge of attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), malware analysis, and IOC identification.
• Experience in using knowledge of the cyber threat landscape to deliver actionable intelligence that supports operational and strategic teams.
• Security certifications in any of the following: SANS (GCTI, GCIH, GCIA, GPEN, GREM), ISC2 (CISSP, CCSP), CEH, CREST, OSCP or equivalent (not essential)

Why QBE? At My Best? 

At QBE, we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best, that’s why we have created “At My Best”.It’s our connection, our way of showing we have your back. We understand that one size doesn’t fit all and that priorities can change depending on your life stage. That is why our blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. It’s in the culture of our business, our QBE DNA, to support our people. Everything we do is underpinned by our QBE DNA.?? 

#LI-Hybrid

We’re an international insurer that’s building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner. We can never really predict what’s around the corner, but at QBE we’re asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future – helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage.?? 

QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive because we want to attract and retain the best people to do the job, we have adopted flexible working across the company and welcome this conversation (https://careers/flex-qbe/).? 

With more than more than 13,000 people working across 27 countries, we’re big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate, and kind.?? 

To find out more about why you should work for QBE, visit ourcareers website. 

At My Best - QBE Benefits? 

You are more than your work – and QBE is more than a workplace, which is why we provide you with the benefits, support and flexibility to help you concentrate on living your best life personally and professionally.? As well as the benefits below we also offer an extensive choice of other options to suit you!?? 

30 days holiday a year with the option to buy up to 2 additional days.?