Threat Detection Jobs in the South East

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Senior Threat Detection Specialist

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
QBE Management Services (UK) Limited
Primary Details Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee Senior Threat Detection Specialist Location: London Happy to talk flexible working The Opportunity As we focus on transformation across the organisation, we’re also investing in our cyber security capabilities to keep our people, data, and customers safe. That’s why we’re building a new Detection Engineering … function—and we’re looking for a talented and driven Threat Detection Senior Specialist to help us lead the way. In this key role, you’ll support the GSOC Manager in shaping the future of detection engineering, developing the strategy, and designing detection capabilities that protect our global environment. Your new role Lead the coordination and … operation of the internal detection engineering function. Design and implement cyber detection rules and use cases to identify threats across our IT infrastructure. Identify and log visibility gaps, working to improve detection coverage and accuracy. Build and tune custom detection logic for complex environments and emerging threats. Monitor evolving attacker tactics (TTPs), integrating insights into detection More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive salary
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DevSecOps Engineer - ONSITE

Loughton, Essex, South East, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Profile 29
software delivery lifecycle. A key part of this position will also involve mentoring an internal engineer, developing structured security policies, and managing Sentinel, Defender and SOAR solutions for automated threat response. Additionally, the role requires liaising with third-party support partners to coordinate security solutions, manage incidents, and enhance overall cybersecurity posture. Responsibilities Infrastructure Security: Architect and secure Azure … and optimize Azure DevOps pipelines with security embedded at every stage. Cloud Security Implementation: Leverage Azure Security Centre, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and Microsoft Sentinel for advanced security monitoring. Threat Detection & SOAR Automation: Oversee Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) solutions including SOC Prime. Network & Application Security: Manage Web Application Firewalls (WAF) and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS). … to prevent cyber threats. Incident Response: Formulating and documenting a solid process utilising a 3rd party support partner Security Monitoring & Logging: Develop SIEM solutions, logging strategies, and real-time threat intelligence. Monitor, audit, and improve infrastructure security posture using automated tooling. Policy & Procedures: Define and enforce security policies, incident response strategies, and structured action plans for proactive risk mitigation. More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent, Work From Home
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Senior Software Engineer 2 - Windows Cybersecurity C++

Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Sophos Group
bringing together two pioneers that have redefined the cybersecurity industry with their innovative, native AI-optimized services, technologies, and products. Sophos is now the largest pure-play Managed Detection and Response (MDR) provider, supporting more than 28,000 organizations. In addition to MDR and other services, Sophos' complete portfolio includes industry-leading endpoint, network, email, and cloud security that … interoperate and adapt to defend through the Sophos Central platform. Secureworks provides the innovative, market-leading Taegis XDR/MDR, identity threat detection and response (ITDR), next-gen SIEM capabilities, managed risk, and a comprehensive set of advisory services. Sophos sells all these solutions through reseller partners, Managed Service Providers (MSPs), and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) worldwide … defending more than 600,000 organizations from phishing, ransomware, data theft, and other cybercrimes. The solutions are powered by threat intelligence from Sophos X-Ops and the Counter Threat Unit (CTU). Sophos is headquartered in Oxford, U.K. More information is available at . Role Summary We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer 2 with deep expertise More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Senior Machine Learning Engineer

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Method Resourcing
Senior Machine Learning Engineer - Behavioural Modeling & Threat Detection - £160,000+ - Fully Remote UK BASED CANDIDATES ONLY My client is looking for an experienced Machine Learning Engineer ready to play a pivotal role in shaping the technical direction of their behavioural modelling and threat detection systems. This position offers the opportunity to influence not just their engineering … and verbal communication skills, especially in cross-functional contexts. Bonus Experience (Nice to Have) Exposure to large language models (LLMs) or foundational model adaptation. Previous work in cybersecurity, anomaly detection, or behavioural analytics. Familiarity with orchestration frameworks (Airflow or similar). Experience with scalable ML systems, pipelines, or real-time data processing. Advanced degree or equivalent experience in ML More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £150,000 - £160,000 per annum
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Security Engineer - DV Cleared

Farnborough, Hampshire, South East, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Talent Locker
key role in deploying and configuring modern security tooling across complex platforms. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on engineering, improving SOC effectiveness, and shaping threat detection capabilities at scale. What you'll be doing Deploying and configuring security tools including SIEM, vulnerability scanning and endpoint monitoring Developing use cases, alerts, and dashboards to … support active threat detection Writing and maintaining SOC playbooks and triage workflows Performing 2nd line security monitoring, incident triage and investigation Supporting security assurance activities and documentation across the programme lifecycle Working with cross-functional teams in a high-assurance, cloud-native environment What you'll bring Strong experience configuring and optimising SIEM tooling (e.g. Splunk, Elastic) Proven More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £80,000
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Security Engineer - DV Cleared

Farnborough, midlands, united kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Talent Locker
key role in deploying and configuring modern security tooling across complex platforms. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on engineering, improving SOC effectiveness, and shaping threat detection capabilities at scale. What you'll be doing Deploying and configuring security tools including SIEM, vulnerability scanning and endpoint monitoring Developing use cases, alerts, and dashboards to … support active threat detection Writing and maintaining SOC playbooks and triage workflows Performing 2nd line security monitoring, incident triage and investigation Supporting security assurance activities and documentation across the programme lifecycle Working with cross-functional teams in a high-assurance, cloud-native environment What you'll bring Strong experience configuring and optimising SIEM tooling (e.g. Splunk, Elastic) Proven More ❯
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Senior Security Engineer - SIEM, KQL

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Harvey Nash
IR35 - 3 days a week on-site** Key Responsibilities SIEM Management & Optimization: Design, implement, and maintain Microsoft Sentinel workspaces, connectors, analytics rules, and playbooks Develop advanced KQL queries for threat hunting and reporting Optimize SIEM performance, cost, and data retention policies Troubleshoot log ingestion and parsing issues Log Source Integration: Onboard and configure critical log sources (AD, firewalls, servers … cloud infrastructure) Manage event collection and forwarding infrastructure Implement data filtering and custom log parsing Threat Detection & Use Case Development: Develop and refine detection rules based on threat intelligence and attack patterns Continuously improve detection efficacy and reduce false positives Security Monitoring & Incident Response: Monitor systems for anomalies and malicious activity Contribute to threat More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: £600 - £800 per day
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Security Engineer - SIEM

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Harvey Nash
in London - Contract - Hybrid *Inside IR35 - umbrella* Key Responsibilities SIEM Management & Optimization: Design, implement, and maintain Microsoft Sentinel workspaces, connectors, analytics rules, and playbooks Develop advanced KQL queries for threat hunting and reporting Optimize SIEM performance, cost, and data retention policies Troubleshoot log ingestion and parsing issues Log Source Integration: Onboard and configure critical log sources (AD, firewalls, servers … cloud infrastructure) Manage event collection and forwarding infrastructure Implement data filtering and custom log parsing Threat Detection & Use Case Development: Develop and refine detection rules based on threat intelligence and attack patterns Continuously improve detection efficacy and reduce false positives Security Monitoring & Incident Response: Monitor systems for anomalies and malicious activity Contribute to threat More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: £600 - £720 per day
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SC Cleared Tier 2 Cyber Security Analyst - 24/7 shift allowance

Hampshire, England, United Kingdom
FPSG Connect
As a Tier 2 Analyst you will works closely with senior and junior analysts to ensure a seamless SOC operation and act as a bridge between foundational and advanced threat detection and response functions. Responsibilities: * Conducting escalated triage and analysis on security events identified by Tier 1 Analysts, determining threat severity and advising on initial response actions. … conducting deeper analysis on correlated events and identifying patterns or anomalies that may indicate suspicious or malicious activity. * Using OSINT (Open-Source Intelligence) to enrich contextual data and enhance detection capabilities, contributing to a proactive stance on emerging threats. * Monitoring the threat landscape and documenting findings on evolving threat vectors, sharing relevant insights with internal Cyber teams … to enhance overall situational awareness. * Following established incident response playbooks, providing feedback for enhancements and suggesting updates to streamline internal Cyber processes and improving threat response times. .* Coordinating with Tier 3 Analysts and management to refine detection and response workflows, contributing to continuous SOC maturity. * Collaborating with Tier 3 Analysts on tuning SIEM and detection tools More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £48,000 - £70,000 per annum
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Cyber Security Engineer

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Franklin Fitch
re a leading Managed Service Provider (MSP) delivering cutting-edge IT and security solutions to businesses worldwide. Our mission is to protect digital assets through proactive security measures, advanced threat intelligence, and world-class support. Join a dynamic, innovation-driven team where your skills make a real impact. Your Mission: As a Cyber Security Engineer, you’ll take charge … on experience with SIEM, EDR, VPNs, firewalls, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). Expertise in Microsoft Sentinel, Cisco Splunk or Palo Alto QRadar, and KQL. Proven skills in threat detection, incident response, and forensic analysis. Knowledge of SOAR tools (especially Palo Alto XSOAR or similar). Familiarity with compliance standards: ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, GDPR, HIPAA. Bonus More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £50,000 - £70,000 per annum
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Senior IR-SOC Engineer

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Precise Placements
is a rare opportunity to play a key role in the operation and enhancement of a 24/7 SOC , handling incident response and contributing to the development of detection, automation, and reporting tools. Key Responsibilities: Lead and support incident response (IR) and investigation of security threats across a complex enterprise estate. Manage, tune, and develop SIEM and EDR … technologies to enhance threat detection and response capabilities. Implement and refine playbooks , automations , and alerting rules in collaboration with security partners. Contribute to threat hunting and proactive detection strategies. Produce actionable reporting and metrics for stakeholders, including executive leadership. Desired Experience: Proven experience working in or alongside a 24/7 Security Operations Centre . Strong … technical exposure to SIEM (ideally Splunk), EDR (CrowdStrike preferred), and SOAR tools. Expertise in incident handling , threat analysis , and digital forensics . Scripting or automation experience (Python, PowerShell, etc.) is highly beneficial. Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK , NIST CSF , and related security frameworks. Legal, financial, or similarly high-compliance industry experience is a bonus. Why Apply? Join a global More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £100,000 - £120,000 per annum
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Senior/Principal AI Engineer

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Method Resourcing
in production with a strong focus on performance, explainability, and cost-efficiency. What You'll Bring: Deep applied experience in ML/DL , with bonus points for work in threat detection , phishing , or abuse detection Proven ability to design and deploy full-stack AI pipelines in production Strong experience in backend engineering , ideally with Go and ML … frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow Familiarity with MLOps , cloud infrastructure (AWS) , Kubernetes , and Terraform Experience evaluating and deploying models (including anomaly detection, RAG, and clustering) in noisy, evolving data environments Nice to Have: Experience with Perl Knowledge of threat intelligence integration and MCP architectures Location: Remote Salary: Up to £120,000 , depending on experience RSG Plc is acting More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £100,000 - £120,000 per annum
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NHS Band 6 Security Analyst

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Salt Search
cyber security support and assurance across multiple digital programmes. Embed appropriate security controls during the full lifecycle of digital projects. Actively support the Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) with threat monitoring, incident response, and proactive threat hunting. Monitor infrastructure security alerts, analyse incidents, and recommend remediation actions. Maintain and improve threat detection tools including SIEM systems. … and user education activities. Experience & Skills Required: Hands-on experience working in a cyber security function within a large or complex organisation. Strong familiarity with SIEM tools, incident response, threat analysis, and cyber remediation processes. Understanding of relevant frameworks and standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework). Experience supporting audits, risk assessments, and maintaining security documentation. Confident More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: £200 per day
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Senior Cyber Security Engineer

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Searchability
a key role in deploying Microsoft security solutions and supporting client audits, assessments, and vulnerability remediation efforts. Responsibilities include: Delivering Microsoft security technologies including Defender XDR, Sentinel, and Endpoint Detection & Response Supporting Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus audits and assessments Acting as an escalation point for cyber incidents, security alerts, and engineering tasks Conducting vulnerability remediation and assessments … of email security tools (e.g., Mimecast, Egress) Understanding of Azure Firewall and Defender for Cloud/Cloud Apps Experience conducting offensive security/web application assessments Strong understanding of threat detection and incident response Certifications (any of the following highly desirable): SC-200: Microsoft Certified - Security Operations Analyst Associate SC-300: Microsoft Certified - Identity and Access Administrator Associate More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum
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Senior SOC Analyst

Farnborough, England, United Kingdom
Fynity
SOC Analyst, you will: Monitoring and triaging alerts across secure client environments Investigating threats using logs, network traffic, and endpoint telemetry Supporting response efforts during live security incidents Improving detection rules, playbooks, and tooling with MITRE ATT&CK-driven enhancements Producing clear incident reports for both technical and non-technical audiences Contributing to threat intelligence initiatives Staying ahead … secure this SOC role: Proven experience in a Security Operations Centre (SOC) environment Hands-on knowledge of SIEM tools (Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, etc.) Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK and threat detection methodologies Strong analytical mindset with log, endpoint, and network analysis skills Understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, SMTP) Awareness of enterprise security architecture: firewalls More ❯
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Head of Cyber Security

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Precise Placements
and data privacy standards. What You’ll Be Doing: Define and implement the cyber security strategy, policies, and controls across a multi-regional environment. Lead global security operations, including threat detection, incident response, and risk mitigation. Manage compliance with standards such as ISO27001, NIST, Cyber Essentials+, and GDPR. Build and develop a high-performing cyber team spanning multiple More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £100,000 - £120,000 per annum
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Infrastructure & Security lead Azure

Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
your technical expertise will be pivotal. You'll also play a critical role in shaping and safeguarding the organisation's cybersecurity posture - designing and implementing robust security protocols, managing threat detection and response, and ensuring compliance with key standards such as GDPR, Cyber Essentials, and ISO 27001. Collaboration is key, as you'll work closely with IT support … support. Familiar with VMware for virtualisation and cloud-based UC telephony systems. Solid understanding of DNS, DHCP, VPN access, and administration. Hands-on experience with firewalls (e.g., Fortinet), intrusion detection/prevention systems, and Cisco networking/routing. Knowledge of security best practices, including EDR/XDR platforms and antivirus solutions (e.g., EPO). Familiar with identity and access More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £70,000 per annum
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OT Cyber Security Analyst

Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Thames Water Utilities Limited
This position requires a deep understanding of SecOps concepts, technologies, and best practices, specifically across IT and OT environments. You will be tasked with ensuring robust incident management, proactive threat detection, and continuous improvement of our security posture. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential as you will work closely with cross-functional teams to mitigate risks and … investigate and resolve incidents. Proactive Risk Remediation: • Identify, analyse, and evaluate security risks, applying a risk-based approach to implement appropriate and proportionate controls. • Perform proactive activities such as threat hunting to uncover vulnerabilities and ensure continuous risk reduction. • Provide tangible metrics to demonstrate risk reduction and reduced technical debt. Incident Readiness & Response: • Lead the incident triage and response More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Senior Security Consultant

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment
stakeholders to align security recommendations with business goals Required Skills & Experience Proven experience in senior security consultancy or architecture roles Strong understanding of cloud security (AWS), SOC design, and threat detection Familiarity with security frameworks (NIST CSF, ISO 27001) and red teaming approaches Excellent communication skills with ability to influence technical and executive stakeholders Preferred Background Experience in More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: £600 - £750 per day
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SC Cleared Siem Engineer

Wokingham, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
fortice
them on a major government project that's based in in Wokingham. Role Description: - SIEM Deployment & Management - Set up, configure, and maintain SIEM tools like ArcSight, Splunk, or QRadar. - Threat Detection & Analysis - Monitor security logs, detect anomalies, and investigate potential threats. - Incident Response - Work with security teams to analyze and mitigate security incidents. - Custom Rule Creation - Develop and … fine-tune detection rules and alerts to identify malicious activities. - Security Reporting - Generate reports on security events, trends, and system performance. - Collaboration - Work with IT and security teams to improve overall cybersecurity posture. Required Skills & Qualifications - Technical Expertise - Strong knowledge of SIEM platforms, network security, and cybersecurity frameworks. - Certifications - CISSP, CEH, GIAC, or vendor-specific SIEM certifications. - Programming & Scripting More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: GBP 380 Daily
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SC SIEM Engineer CGEMJP

Wokingham, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Experis - ManpowerGroup
days onsite Rate: Clearance required: Active SC is essential Role purpose/summary SIEM Deployment & Management - Set up, configure, and maintain SIEM tools like ArcSight, Splunk, or QRadar. Threat Detection & Analysis - Monitor security logs, detect anomalies, and investigate potential threats. Incident Response - Work with security teams to analyze and mitigate security incidents. Custom Rule Creation - Develop and fine … tune detection rules and alerts to identify malicious activities. Security Reporting - Generate reports on security events, trends, and system performance. Collaboration - Work with IT and security teams to improve overall cybersecurity posture. Required Skills & Qualifications Technical Expertise - Strong knowledge of SIEM platforms, network security, and cybersecurity frameworks. Certifications - CISSP, CEH, GIAC, or vendor-specific SIEM certifications. Programming & Scripting - Familiarity More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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SIEM Engineer

Wokingham, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Experis - ManpowerGroup
Via Umbrella inside IR35 Clearance required: Active SC is essential Role purpose/summary SIEM Deployment & Management - Set up, configure, and maintain SIEM tools like ArcSight, Splunk, or QRadar. Threat Detection & Analysis - Monitor security logs, detect anomalies, and investigate potential threats. Incident Response - Work with security teams to analyze and mitigate security incidents. Custom Rule Creation - Develop and … fine-tune detection rules and alerts to identify malicious activities. Security Reporting - Generate reports on security events, trends, and system performance. Collaboration - Work with IT and security teams to improve overall cybersecurity posture. Required Skills & Qualifications Technical Expertise - Strong knowledge of SIEM platforms, network security, and cybersecurity frameworks. Certifications - CISSP, CEH, GIAC, or vendor-specific SIEM certifications. Programming & Scripting More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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SIEM Engineer

Wokingham, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Experis
Via Umbrella inside IR35 Clearance required: Active SC is essential Role purpose/summary SIEM Deployment & Management - Set up, configure, and maintain SIEM tools like ArcSight, Splunk, or QRadar. Threat Detection & Analysis - Monitor security logs, detect anomalies, and investigate potential threats. Incident Response - Work with security teams to analyze and mitigate security incidents. Custom Rule Creation - Develop and … fine-tune detection rules and alerts to identify malicious activities. Security Reporting - Generate reports on security events, trends, and system performance. Collaboration - Work with IT and security teams to improve overall cybersecurity posture. Required Skills & Qualifications Technical Expertise - Strong knowledge of SIEM platforms, network security, and cybersecurity frameworks. Certifications - CISSP, CEH, GIAC, or vendor-specific SIEM certifications. Programming & Scripting More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: £300 - £450/day
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SC SIEM Engineer CGEMJP00307423

Wokingham, Berkshire, South East, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Experis
Via Umbrella inside IR35 Clearance required: Active SC is essential Role purpose/summary SIEM Deployment & Management - Set up, configure, and maintain SIEM tools like ArcSight, Splunk, or QRadar. Threat Detection & Analysis - Monitor security logs, detect anomalies, and investigate potential threats. Incident Response - Work with security teams to analyze and mitigate security incidents. Custom Rule Creation - Develop and … fine-tune detection rules and alerts to identify malicious activities. Security Reporting - Generate reports on security events, trends, and system performance. Collaboration - Work with IT and security teams to improve overall cybersecurity posture. Required Skills & Qualifications Technical Expertise - Strong knowledge of SIEM platforms, network security, and cybersecurity frameworks. Certifications - CISSP, CEH, GIAC, or vendor-specific SIEM certifications. Programming & Scripting More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
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Channel Account Executive

Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Sophos Group
bringing together two pioneers that have redefined the cybersecurity industry with their innovative, native AI-optimized services, technologies and products. Sophos is now the largest pure-play Managed Detection and Response (MDR) provider, supporting more than 28,000 organizations. In addition to MDR and other services, Sophos' complete portfolio includes industry-leading endpoint, network, email, and cloud security that … interoperate and adapt to defend through the Sophos Central platform. Secureworks provides the innovative, market-leading Taegis XDR/MDR, identity threat detection and response (ITDR), next-gen SIEM capabilities, managed risk, and a comprehensive set of advisory services. Sophos sells all these solutions through reseller partners, Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) worldwide … defending more than 600,000 organizations worldwide from phishing, ransomware, data theft, other every day and state-sponsored cybercrimes. The solutions are powered by historical and real-time threat intelligence from Sophos X-Ops and the newly added Counter Threat Unit (CTU). Sophos is headquartered in Oxford, U.K. More information is available at . Job purpose The More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Threat Detection
the South East
10th Percentile
£53,500
25th Percentile
£63,438
Median
£70,000
75th Percentile
£74,250
90th Percentile
£90,250