Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst

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Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst | Microsoft Sentinel | Defender XDR

Location: Scotland (Edinburgh office 1–2 times per month)
Salary: £50,000 to £60,000 + benefits

Euro Projects Recruitment is working with a leading Microsoft Partner in Scotland to recruit a permanent Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst.

This Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst role focuses on proactive threat hunting, intelligence-led investigations and client engagement. You will work closely with SOC analysts, incident responders and engineering teams, using the Microsoft security stack to identify, analyse and mitigate cyber threats.

Role overview

As a Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst, you will proactively identify and analyse cyber threats across a varied client base. The role combines hands-on technical work with strong communication, producing actionable intelligence and presenting findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.

Key responsibilities



Deliver proactive threat hunting using Microsoft Sentinel and Defender XDR

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Investigate Indicators of Compromise and attacker behaviour

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Analyse adversary techniques using the MITRE ATT&CK framework

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Develop and maintain detection logic using KQL

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Collect, validate and analyse cyber threat intelligence from multiple sources

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Monitor emerging threats, vulnerabilities and attack trends

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Produce actionable threat intelligence reports

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Present findings in client meetings and briefings

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Collaborate with SOC, incident response and engineering teams

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Contribute to playbooks, automation and continuous improvement

Skills and experience

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2 to 3 years’ experience in cyber threat intelligence or threat hunting

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Hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel and Defender XDR

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Strong working knowledge of KQL

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Good understanding of malware, attacker TTPs and threat actor behaviour

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Experience mapping activity to MITRE ATT&CK

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Strong written and verbal communication skills

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Comfortable working in a client-facing environment

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Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail

Desirable experience includes scripting (Python), threat intelligence platforms, OSINT research and MSP or consultancy backgrounds.

What’s on offer

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Salary between £50,000 and £60,000 depending on experience

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Permanent role with long-term career development

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Investment in training and professional development

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Annual bonuses linked to Microsoft and professional accreditations

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Private healthcare and contributory pension

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Flexible working arrangements

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Edinburgh office attendance typically once or twice per month

Location

Scotland based. Aligned to the Edinburgh office with a high level of flexibility. The focus is on finding the right Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst rather than enforcing regular office attendance.

Keywords

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