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Time Type: Full timeWorker Type: EmployeeThreat Intelligence Specialist
London
Permanent (Hybrid)
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
Were excited to be hiring a Threat Intelligence Specialist to join our Advanced Threat Services (ATS) Team on a full-time permanent basis! Youll 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.
Were looking to welcome our new team member from early January 2026 so if youre ready to make an impact in the new year wed love to hear from you!
Your New Role
Reporting to the Technical Threat Manager youll be responsible for researching analysing and reporting on cyber threats targeting QBEs global operations and technology environment. This role has a strong technical focus centred on the collection enrichment automation and analysis of adversary tactics techniques and procedures (TTPs) across the Unified Kill Chain and MITRE ATT&CK frameworks.
Youll also support strategic intelligence functions acting as a backup point of contact when needed to ensure continuity of intelligence delivery across our global CTI capability.
Main Responsibilities:
Conduct advanced technical analysis of cyber threats using proactive and reactive intelligence methods.
Collect enrich and disseminate threat intelligence from internal telemetry commercial sources and OSINT.
Design and maintain automated intelligence workflows and integrations using APIs and scripting.
Track and analyse adversary infrastructure malware and campaigns relevant to QBEs environment.
Continuously assess the evolving threat landscape to determine exposure likelihood and business impact.
Produce actionable intelligence outputs including indicator packages threat actor profiles and campaign assessments.
Translate complex technical findings into concise risk-based intelligence for decision-making.
Collaborate with SOC Detection Engineering and Incident Response teams on purple-team exercises and threat-hunting.
Maintain trusted relationships with industry and intelligence communities.
Provide SME-level advice and challenge stakeholders using evidence-based reasoning.
Support the Strategic CTI Analyst with technical insights and act as backup PoC when needed.
Drive continuous improvement and automation across the CTI lifecycle.
Apply creative thinking to troubleshoot and enhance detection and intelligence workflows.
Demonstrate curiosity and self-drive in researching emerging techniques and technologies.
Actively contribute to CTI capability uplift through knowledge sharing and process improvement.
Use JIRA Confluence and other platforms to manage workflows and document intelligence findings.
About You
Were looking for someone with a strong technical background in threat intelligence incident response or threat hunting ideally within enterprise or global environments. Youll be confident in analysing complex threats and communicating your findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Youll ideally bring practical experience with threat intelligence platforms or automation tools an understanding of cloud security architectures and exposure to red blue or purple-team exercises. Experience developing intelligence-led detection content and operational playbooks would be a bonus.
Skills Youll Need:
Advanced understanding of attacker tools techniques and procedures.
Knowledge of security frameworks: OWASP NIST MITRE ATT&CK Unified Kill Chain.
Proficient in risk analysis and information systems best practices.
Expertise in intelligence gathering and analysis tools including OSINT.
Strong knowledge of malware analysis IOC identification and adversary behaviour.
Experience with API integrations automation and scripting.
Familiarity with enterprise security technologies (EDR IDS/IPS firewalls proxies packet analysis).
Experience using JIRA Confluence or similar tools.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Strong analytical mindset and proactive problem-solving ability.
Experience working across globally distributed teams and time zones.
Qualifications: Tertiary degree in Cyber Security Computer Science or related discipline or equivalent experience. Preferred certifications include:1. SANS: GCTI GCIH GCIA GPEN GREM2.(ISC)²: CISSP CCSP 3. CREST OSCP or equivalent
Other Information
Work Pattern: This is a global role that may require occasional early-morning or late-night meetings to align with international teams.
Why QBE At My Best
At QBE we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best thats why we have created At My Best. Its our connection our way of showing we have your back. We understand that one size doesnt 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. Its in the culture of our business our QBE DNA to support our people. Everything we do is underpinned by our QBE DNA.
#LI-Hybrid
Were an international insurer thats building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner. We can never really predict whats around the corner but at QBE were 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 ( more than more than 13000 people working across 27 countries were 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 planets 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 5000.
To find out more visit our Reward Page
QBE Awards
Some of the awards QBE are proud to have won been a finalist for and shortlisted for include:
Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2025: Winner: Commercial Lines Insurer of the Year Winner: Reinsurer of the Year - QBE Re Winner: ESG Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year Winner: Insurance Personality of the Year - Chris Wallace Executive Director UK insurance
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 Womens 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 QBEs 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 nextIf you have a passion to contribute to QBEs 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 lets 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 ManagementHow 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.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- All-Source Intelligence
- Military Intelligence
- GIS
- ICD Coding
- Intelligence Experience
- Military Experience
- Analysis Skills
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Joint Operations
- Intelligence Analysis
- Leadership Experience
- Writing Skills
About Company
QBE Insurance Group is one of the world's top 20 insurance and reinsurance companies, located in 26 countries. Visit us for company information.
