Threat Detection Engineer - Hybrid / Remote

Join a well-established biotech company using large-scale genetic data and AI to predict disease risk and advance precision healthcare. We're looking for a Threat Detection Engineer who thrives on innovation and technical ownership. This role is not a traditional SOC position, you'll focus on building high-impact detection capabilities, shaping how security protects sensitive genomic and AI-driven data at scale. This role offers hybrid / remote working options, a salary range of £60,000 - £80,000 and benefits. Why This Role is Exciting ? High autonomy: Lead projects from idea to deployment ? Innovation-driven: Develop cutting-edge detections beyond standard SIEM rules ? Collaborative: Work closely with internal teams and an outsourced SOC partner ? Mission-focused: Protect critical healthcare data that supports precision medicine Key Responsibilities ? Design and develop threat-led detections using threat intelligence and threat-hunting outputs ? Create novel analytic techniques for incident detection ? Collaborate with an MSP SOC to maintain and tune the detection catalogue ? Build automated reporting dashboards using Microsoft Sentinel workbooks ? Support security initiatives including ISO 27001 activities and KQL-based tasks ? Ensure monitoring coverage across cloud platforms, SaaS apps, and internal systems ? Contribute to documentation of processes, tools, and detection logic What You'll Bring Must-Have Skills & Experience: ? Previously worked as a Threat Detection Engineer or in a similar role. ? Strong proficiency in KQL and hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel ? Familiarity with Microsoft Defender tools (Endpoint & O365) ? Exposure to Azure cloud logging and Kubernetes environments ? Knowledge of attacker TTPs and MITRE ATT&CK frameworks ? Proactive, collaborative, and innovative mindset Desirable / Nice-to-Have: ? Experience with Python, Terraform, or CI/CD pipelines ? Familiarity