Threat Intelligence Specialist

Primary Details

Time Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

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://qbeeurope.com/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 our careers 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. 

Flexible working - balancing work and life is important so our flexible working opportunities are open to all, this can include part-time, job share and compressed hours. 

Pension – you are automatically enrolled into the QBE pension plan, which entitles you to receive employer contributions of 10% of your basic salary. 

Private medical insurance – we fund fully comprehensive private medical cover for you and all the family.  

Family friendly policies – we offer 26 weeks leave at full pay regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation or how you become a parent. 

Short term remote work abroad - you can request up to 20 days per year to work remotely from certain locations abroad. 

Sustainable investing - we believe sustainable integration is important for long term financial, environmental, and social outcomes. Our pension strategy supports our net-zero goal to achieve year-on-year reductions in carbon footprint, by investing more in green businesses than the broader market, so your savings are looking after the planet's future, as well as your own. 
Cycle-to-Work – benefit from regular exercise whilst making your commute greener and cheaper, select and bike and/or accessories up to the value of £5,000. 

To find out more visit our  Reward Page 

QBE Awards  

Some of the award’s QBE are proud to have won, been a finalist for, and shortlisted for include;  

AXCO Global Insurance Awards 2024 Winner: Network Management of the Year 

Insurance Business UK 5-Star Cyber Awards 2024: QBE rated as a 5-Star Cyber Insurer 

UK IT Industry Awards 2023 Winner: Green Technology Innovation of the Year 

Working Dads Employer Awards 2023 Winner: Parental Policies Award 

Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2023: QBE rated as a 5-Star Employer

You can view all our awards here 

Inclusion of Diversity 

We are striving to create a workplace culture where all our people feel included, and we are committed to building a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we operate in.  We are proud to have partnerships with organisations such as Stonewall and Working Families, and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, the UN Women’s Empowerment Principles and Race at Work charter helps keep us accountable and transparent. For more information on our strategy targets please take a look at our Careers Page 

Accessibility  

Here at QBE, we are promoting an accessible workplace for all, which includes supporting candidates to perform at their best during their recruitment process. If you require any accommodations, please make your Talent Acquisition contact aware. 

ESG & Sustainability 

At QBE, we believe that integrating sustainability into our business helps us deliver on our purpose of enabling a more resilient future.  Our three key focus areas include fostering an orderly and inclusive transition to a net-zero economy, enabling a sustainable and resilient workforce, and partnering for growth through innovative, sustainable, and impactful solutions. For further information regarding QBE’s sustainability targets, including our net-zero pledges and inclusion of diversity targets, and our award-winning impact investment initiative ‘Premiums4Good’, please visit our Sustainability homepage and read our latest Sustainability Report  

What next? If you have a passion to contribute to QBE’s vision of enabling a more resilient future for our customers and the community, we encourage you to apply! Simply click the “apply” button to submit your CV and other relevant documents, and a member of our friendly Talent Acquisition team will be in contact to discuss your interest further if you meet the requirements of the role.  

 We believe this is our moment – what if it was yours too?    

APPLY NOW and let’s make it happen!

Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Communication, Critical Thinking, Cyber Kill Chain, Cybersecurity, Decision Making, Financial Systems, Intentional collaboration, Intrusion Detection System (IDS), IT Operations Management (ITOM), Managing performance, Process Improvements, Research Analysis, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management

How to Apply:

To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.

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