NMC Senior Cyber Threat Intelligence Specialist

Join Police Digital Service as NMC Senior Cyber Threat Intelligence Specialist Salary £60,000 - £65,000 This is an opportunity to play your part and protect our company, our customers and our communities from cyber attacks. Be part of a dedicated team and get ready to be challenged every day to make the most of your skills and experience. You'll learn from those around you, and from outstanding training and development resources to become even better at what you do.

With thebest technology at your fingertips, you'll be part of a friendly and flexible working environment where your contribution is always valued. About Police Digital Service We exist to harness the power of digital, data and technology to enable UK policing to better protect the communities it serves. Ours is a team of experts in commercial services, technical assurance, data, digital transformation and innovation, with a unique experience in policing and national programme delivery.

Our Values are:
We value People We do the right thing We are innovative We are one Team We are proud and passionate The National Management Centre will provide visibility and control of information risks for Policing. It will support the 24x7x365 nature of the police operations, providing a threat detection and response capability for digital services before, during and after cyber attacks, enabling stakeholders to understand and proactively manage risk across the technology estate at both the national and force level.

Key Responsibilities Support advanced threat hunting activities across national policing infrastructure, identifying indicators of compromise (IOCs), tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), and emerging threat patterns. Profile cyber adversaries by analysing behavioural patterns, infrastructure, and motivations to inform strategic and tactical defence measures. Collaborate with national partners including NCSC and NCA to share intelligence, coordinate responses, and align threat assessments. Produce high-quality, actionable intelligence reports and briefings for a range of stakeholders, including technical teams, senior police leadership, and government departments.

Correlate intelligence from multiple sources (OSINT, SIGINT, internal telemetry, etc.) to build a comprehensive threat picture and drive proactive defence. Support and lead pre-incident planning, threat modelling, and attack surface reduction initiatives. Act as a senior point of contact during live incidents, supporting decision-making and coordinating intelligence-led responses. Mentor and develop NMC colleagues, fostering a culture of continuous learning and analytical excellence.

Perform a leadership role during the manager's absence, overseeing team operations, prioritizing workloads, and ensuring service continuity. Translate complex threat intelligence into clear, concise insights tailored to operational, strategic, and executive audiences. Present at various senior boards and forums (internal and external) on the benefits of establishing a healthy cyber security posture. What you need to succeed in the role Essential:
Deep understanding of adversarial TTPs and threat actor life cycles. Proven experience in malware, phishing, and SIEM log analysis. Strong grasp of threat modelling and risk assessment frameworks. Skilled in OSINT collection and analysis. Demonstrated leadership in CTI environments, including mentoring and service development. Excellent communication skills - able to translate complex threats into clear insights. Experience supporting cyber incident response under pressure.

Ability to work independently and manage stakeholder relationships effectively. Desirable:
Highly experienced in cyber threat intelligence or analytical roles. GIAC…