Senior Threat Detection Specialist
Location: London or Remote
Type: Permanent, full time
Hybrid role, 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.
Having the right to work in the UK is a requirement for this role. QBE may consider sponsorship at its discretion.
About QBE
At QBE, we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. And we do it all with a human touch.
We’re an international insurer with more than 13,000 people working across 26 countries – which means we’re big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact. It’s an exciting time. We’re building momentum towards our vision to become the most consistent and innovative risk partner.
What if you could have a positive impact – at work and in the world? As part of the QBE team, you’ll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind.
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 and prevention strategies.
Collaborate across Cyber Security, Engineering, and Global IT teams to enhance security posture and incident response.
About you
Strong experience across both offensive and defensive cyber security disciplines.
Deep understanding of attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), with expertise in the MITRE ATT&CK Framework.
Hands-on technical knowledge in cyber detection engineering, security tools, and infrastructure.
Skilled in Detection-as-Code and experienced with SIEM query languages.
Confident communicator with experience working alongside global technical teams and senior stakeholders.
Proactive, collaborative, and driven by curiosity and continuous improvement.
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from:
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.
To learn more about benefits of working with us, click Rewarding our people - QBE European Operations
Awards & Recognition
We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:
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
To learn more about our achievements, click here
Apply now and let’s make it happen!
If you’re looking for a career that combines your expertise and your empathy, click Apply today.
Your career. At the heart of it.
Skills:
Analytical Thinking, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Risk Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Financial Systems, Information Security Management, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Security Monitoring, Stakeholder Management, Threat MitigationHow 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.
