Junior Detection & Response Engineer

Job description

End Date Tuesday 02 June 2026 Salary Range: £48,987 - £54,430 We support flexible working – click here for more information on flexible working options Flexible Working Options: Hybrid Working, Job Share Job Description Summary: . Job Description: JOB TITLE: Junior Detection & Response Engineer SALARY: £48,987 - £54,430: LOCATION: Edinburgh, Bristol, Leeds or Manchester HOURS: Full-time – 35 hours: WORKING PATTERN: Our work style is hybrid, which involves spending at least two days per week, or 40% of our time, at one of our office sites. Colleagues with disabilities can be supported with workplace adjustments including hybrid working expectations in line with our Flexibility Works policy. What you’ll be doing…: This role sits at the heart of cyber defence, combining analytical depth with real operational impact. It focuses on designing and continuously refining detection rules informed by threat intelligence, modelling and real‑world investigations, ensuring controls remain effective against evolving risks. The position leads end‑to‑end triage and investigation of security events, using logs and telemetry to reach clear, evidence‑based conclusions and escalate high‑risk activity w...