2 of 2 Contract Threat Detection Jobs in Manchester

Manchester. This hybrid role requires a minimum of 3 days per week in the office. You'll lead high-severity incident investigations, conduct proactive threat hunting using Microsoft Sentinel and the Defender suite, and enhance threat detection through analytic rules and playbooks. With strong knowledge in threat … Requirements: * 5+ years in cybersecurity, including 2+ in SOC L3 * Expertise in Microsoft Sentinel, Defender suite, and SOAR platforms * Strong grasp of malware analysis, threat hunting, and incident response * Experience across Windows, Linux, and network security Rate: £580/day Per Day Inside IR35 Start: Immediate More ❯

to join its cybersecurity operations team. This role is ideal for senior professionals who thrive in high-stakes environments and enjoy working on proactive threat detection, incident response, and advanced security automation. Key Responsibilities Lead the investigation and resolution of high-severity security incidents Conduct proactive threat hunting using Microsoft Sentinel and the Defender suite Develop and fine-tune analytic rules, detection use-cases, and automation playbooks Perform deep-dive analysis on malware, phishing, and lateral movement threats Correlate events across diverse log sources and technologies Collaborate with engineering teams to optimise Microsoft security tool … Mentor junior SOC analysts and contribute to internal knowledge sharing Maintain and enhance incident response processes and documentation Produce regular SOC performance reports and threat intelligence summaries Required Skills & Experience: 5+ years in cybersecurity, with 2+ years at SOC Level 3 or senior analyst level Expertise in Microsoft Sentinel More ❯