Cyber Threat Intelligence Practitioner
12 Month Contract
Based: Preston
Hourly Rate: £27.03 Paye or £36.30 umbrella
Onsite – 1 – 2 days per month
Full time – 37 hours Monday – Friday

Overview
BAE Systems is seeking a skilled Cyber Threat Intelligence Practitioner to support tactical and operational cyber threat intelligence activities across the organisation.

In this role, you will take ownership of defined geographic or thematic areas of responsibility, producing high‑quality intelligence that enables proactive cyber defence. Working closely with cyber operations, collections teams, and external partners, you will help ensure BAE Systems remains intelligence‑led, threat‑aware, and resilient in an evolving cyber landscape.

Responsibilities

• Produce operational and tactical cyber threat intelligence reports tailored to technical and senior audiences
• Monitor the cyber threat landscape, including OSINT, dark web sources, internal telemetry, and external intelligence feeds
• Investigate threat actors, campaigns, and tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) to identify indicators of compromise
• Provide timely intelligence support during security incidents, aiding containment and remediation efforts
• Deliver threat briefings to internal stakeholders and trusted external partners
• Support Requests for Information (RFIs) and Intelligence Requirements (IRs) in collaboration with CTI collections teams
• Advise on organisational Cyber Threat Levels based on intelligence assessments
• Act as a trusted advisor, translating complex intelligence into clear, actionable insight

Skills & Experience

• Strong experience within a Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) discipline
• A solid understanding of cyber threat actors, geopolitics, and global threat activity
• Awareness of intelligence disciplines such as OSINT, SIGINT, HUMINT, and their application
• Knowledge of structured analytical techniques and intelligence best practice
• Experience applying MITRE ATT&CK / D3FEND / ENGAGE frameworks in an operational context

Clearance: BPSS + SC + UK EYES

If you would like to be considered for this role please don’t hesitate to click apply or call Levi Jackson on 0161 694 9192 for more information.

About BAE:
BAE Systems is a leading global defence, aerospace, and security company. They’re experts in delivering advanced solutions for air, land, and naval forces, as well as commercial aerospace and cyber security. Known for its commitment to innovation and excellence, BAE Systems offers exciting career opportunities for those looking to make a significant impact in cutting-edge technology and defence sectors.

Inclusion statement
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