Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst
Apply for this full‑time, on‑site position at Security Service (MI5) in Central London.
Salary: £53,267 – £67,369 depending on skills and experience.
Location: Central London.
About us
MI5 keeps the country safe from serious threats such as terrorism and malicious state actions. We investigate, analyse and assess intelligence, and work with partners including MI6 and GCHQ to disrupt these threats. Our protective security arm provides advice and guidance to government, businesses and other organisations on staying safe.
The role
The UK faces growing cyber security threats. Our cyber team works quickly to analyse data and detect malicious activity that could harm national security. As a Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst you will support MI5’s cyber threat work and partner strategy, drawing on significant experience to identify, investigate and analyse threats that keep the UK safe.
Responsibilities
- Carry out network analysis and review network indicators and topologies.
- Apply knowledge of internet protocols, disk and memory forensics to analyse operating‑system artefacts, files and malware.
- Produce accurate reports and develop analytical or workflow capabilities.
- Collaborate with partners across government, finance and the wider public sector.
- Brief internal and external stakeholders using a variety of cyber tools.
About you
You do not need a specific degree, but you bring significant experience in cyber security, networking protocols, and data analysis, as well as network‑ or host‑based forensics. You have a background in threat analysis, SOC analysis, threat intelligence or similar. Preferred experience includes:
- Experience with forensic tools such as X‑Ways, FTK, EnCase.
- Experience with network and security analysis programmes including Elasticsearch, Splunk, Wireshark.
- Awareness of coding and programming to read and understand inputs.
- Strong analytical mindset, organised approach, and natural technical curiosity.
- Excellent written communication skills and the ability to explain complex technical subjects to non‑technical audiences.
Training and development
You will complete an organisation‑wide Induction Roadmap, meet key partners, customers and stakeholders, and engage in departmental induction and team rotations. You receive a yearly learning budget, personal learning days, access to internal and external training courses, mentoring and tailored support. Membership of the Cyber Technical Framework (CTF) is encouraged, with application and skills‑based assessment support.
Rewards and benefits
Starting salary of £53,267 plus:
- 25 days’ annual leave, rising automatically to 30 days after 5 years’ service.
- Additional 10.5 days of public and privilege holidays.
- Opportunities to be recognised through the employee performance scheme.
- An interest‑free season ticket loan.
- An excellent pension scheme.
- A cycle‑to‑work scheme.
- Facilities such as a gym, restaurant and on‑site coffee bars (at some locations).
- Paid parental and adoption leave.
Equal opportunities
MI5 welcomes and encourages applications from everyone, including those from under‑represented groups such as women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and low socio‑economic backgrounds.
Disability confident
MI5 is proud to have achieved Leader status within the DWP’s Disability Confident scheme, offering a fair and proportionate number of person‑to‑person interviews to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.
Eligibility
Applicants must be British citizens or hold dual British nationality and must obtain Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance.
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