About this role
Senior Security Analyst / Security Engineer
I'm currently working with a well-established financial services organisation that's looking to hire a Senior Security Analyst / Security Engineer to join its growing cyber security team.
This is a hands-on Security Operations role within a small, collaborative security function, offering a genuine blend of Security Operations, Detection Engineering, and Incident Response.
This opportunity would suit someone who
- Has experience across Security Operations, Detection Engineering, and Incident Response.
- Enjoys improving detections and reducing alert fatigue rather than simply responding to high volumes of alerts.
- Wants to remain hands-on whilst helping shape and evolve security operations.
- Has an interest in automation, SOAR, threat intelligence, and broader security engineering initiatives.
You'll be joining an organisation where cyber security has strong visibility across the business, new ideas are welcomed, and you'll have the opportunity to make a genuine impact from day one.
If you'd like to find out more, APPLY NOW!!
About cyber security & digital forensics roles for ex-police
Cyber security, digital forensics and incident-response roles. DMIs, cybercrime investigators and digital forensics officers bring evidential discipline and investigative judgement that DFIR and security teams struggle to hire.
See all cyber security & digital forensics jobs in Manchester →Why this fits a police background
- Intelligence & OSINT
- Incident command & response
- Security operations
What cyber security & digital forensics roles pay ex-police
Advertised UK ranges, editorial estimates reviewed July 2026
| Digital forensics analyst | £32,000–£45,000 |
| DFIR consultant | £45,000–£65,000 |
| Senior forensics / IR specialist | £60,000–£80,000 |
| Threat-intelligence specialist | £55,000–£80,000 |