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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Response Manager - Home Office Cyber Security Threat Intelligence - **Company:** Home Office - **Location:** Salford, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £49,850.0 - £52,850.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Cyber Security, Digital Arts, Digital Forensics, Digital Technology, Red Team (Cyber Security), Security Information and Event Management, Software Vulnerability Management, Mitre Att&ck, Malware, Cyber Threat Analysis, Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs), Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** September 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a595c88a91062d3c ## About the Role You’ll have a demonstrable passion for Threat Intelligence, with the following skills, knowledge or experience in: * Conducting Threat Intelligence analysis, collection and investigations within a Security Operations Centre environment, with an understanding of vulnerability research, malware analysis and digital forensic techniques. * Communicating complex threat intelligence and threat assessments to technical and non-technical audiences using analytical frameworks and probabilistic language. * Using common threat analysis models and frameworks such as STIX, MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain and Diamond Model. * Building strong partnerships across technical teams, suppliers and stakeholders. * Leading or managing a team in a technical environment and supporting the development of intelligence requirements and capabilities. * Utilising Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIPs). * Applying cyber security risk and control frameworks such as NIST, ISO27001, Cyber Essentials and NCSC guidance. SFIA capability framework Skills for the Information Age (SFIA) version 8 is the technical framework that sets the standard capability and development of all levels in the Home Office. This is a link to the capability framework: All skills A - Z English (sfia-online.org). We use set SFIA technical skills to form our interview questions and we will assess you against these technical skills during the selection process. The essential skills listed above are reflective of the Home Office Government Digital and Data Profession Career Framework (based on the industry standard SFIA framework). Use the SFIA Levels of responsibility to understand what would be expected for each technical skills listed below. Delivery and Operation * Service Management + Incident management (USUP) – Level 3 + Problem management (PBMG) – Level 3 * Security Services + Security operations (SCAD) – Level 3 People and skills * People management + Performance management (PEMT) – Level 3 (Generic Level 3 descriptor) + Resourcing (RESC) – Level 3 Relationships and engagement * Stakeholder management + Stakeholder relationship management (RLMT) – Level 3 (Generic Level 3 descriptor), * Making Effective Decisions * Changing and Improving * Communicating and Influencing Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: * Incident management (USUP) – Level 3 * Security operations (SCAD) – Level 3 * Stakeholder relationship management (RLMT) – Level 3, This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills., At the beginning of the interview, you will be required to deliver a presentation. The presentation topic will be provided prior to you at least 48 hours before your interview., For meaningful security checks to be carried out, individuals need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time. Learn more on our website. Security Checks - Home Office Careers. Please note that this role requires Security Check (SC) clearance. To be eligible, candidates must have lived in the UK continuously for the last 5 years. Failure to meet this residency requirement will result in your security clearance application being rejected., We are unable to sponsor any individuals via Skilled Worker Sponsorship / Tier 2 (General) work visas as we do not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License. ## Description Home Office Digital designs, builds and develops services for the rest of the department and for government. Every year our systems support up to 3 million visa applications, checks on 100 million border crossings, up to 8 million passport applications and deliver 140 million police checks on people, vehicles and property. The Senior Response Manager with Cyber Threat Intelligence is responsible for supporting threat intelligence activities, including the monitoring, analysis and investigation of cyber security threats, events and incidents. Working as part of a specialist Threat Intelligence team, you will help develop and enhance capabilities to address emerging threats, implement complex intelligence-led solutions, and deliver strategic initiatives focused on threat analysis, risk reduction and continuous improvement across the organisation. You will also support the development and management of intelligence-driven responses to security incidents, collaborating with stakeholders across the business to ensure effective incident handling and strengthen defences against future threats. You’ll be joining an expert team of cyber professionals, committed to reducing the exposure to cyber-attack of new and existing digital systems. You’ll be aided in your role by a diverse and supportive organisational culture, and a commitment to further your continuous development. Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. Where this is the case, employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in the office. Applicants can raise any queries to the email address at the bottom of the advert. Watch this short video to hear from members of Home Office Digital talking about the projects they work on and their experience of working here: Working for Home Office Digital., Threat intelligence professionals support the identification, analysis and assessment of threats whilst helping to improve organisational readiness through exercises, threat hunting hypothesis generation and red team activity. The Threat Intelligence function also advises product and service owners on emerging threats, risks and potential mitigations., As a Senior Response Manager in Cyber Threat Intelligence, your main responsibilities will be to; * Carrying out threat intelligence activities in line with defined Standard Operating Procedures. * Providing advice on mitigation and escalating to a team leader where appropriate. * Helping to conduct incident response exercises including red teaming and threat-hunting. Communicating the results of investigations and risk mitigations to improve the response to new threats and attack vectors. Conducting post-incident reviews. * Identifying, analysing and classifying threats, adversary tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs), security vulnerabilities in networks, systems and applications and mitigating or eliminating their impact. Assisting in the prioritisation of those vulnerabilities through a risk-based approach. * Triaging intelligence findings, recommending mitigating measures, and supporting vulnerability management activities by providing advice on ways to improve control mechanisms and reduce risk. * Defining intelligence requirements, methodologies and tools needed to identify and assess threats. Communicating common mitigation strategies and threat trends. Continuously seeking to identify potential service and process improvements leveraging your knowledge of industry best practices, good judgment and problem-solving skills to execute security operations and investigations. Working Pattern Due to the business requirements of this role, it is only available on a full-time basis. However, compressed hours are available., The allowance values are set by the Home Office, subject to remaining in a qualifying role. This allowance is non-contractual, subject to an annual review and could be withdrawn at any time. For both new entrants and existing civil servants, the total compensation offer is a combination of base salary and, if applicable, a capability-based allowance. The pay ranges for this role are National: £49,850 - £52,850. New entrants to the Civil Service will start on the pay range minimum. For existing civil servants, our policies on level transfer and promotion will apply. Reasonable Adjustments If a person with disabilities is at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes. If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should: * Contact Government Recruitment Service via HOrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs. * Complete the “Assistance Required” section in the “Additional Requirements” page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you are deaf, a language service professional. If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the ‘Contact point for applicants’ section. Feedback Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a basic (or equivalent) criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check . See our vetting charter . People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks., * UK nationals * nationals of the Republic of Ireland * nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK * nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) * nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) * individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 * Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service ## Related Videos - [Enhancing Workload Security in Kubernetes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/356-enhancing-workload-security-in-kubernetes) - [Transforming Newspaper Readers into NFT holders](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1162-transforming-newspaper-readers-into-nft-holders) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Full Spectrum File Uploads](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/870-full-spectrum-file-uploads) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Blockchain, NFT and smart contracts for my application](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/877-blockchain-nft-and-smart-contracts-for-my-application) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk) - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [UK Business Culture and Etiquette](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/326-uk-business-culture-and-etiquette) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk)