Lead Detection & Response Engineer

Like the modern Britain we serve, we're evolving. Investing in the technologies, people and capabilities needed to make a real difference for our customers, we're building a more sustainable and inclusive future.

Our focus is on creating better outcomes for customers, colleagues and communities. By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to work on meaningful challenges, develop your skills and contribute to the security and resilience of one of the UK's largest organisations.

Strong experience within a Security Operations Centre, Cyber Defence, Incident Response, Threat Hunting or a related cyber security environment.

Experience investigating and responding to cyber security incidents using enterprise security technologies and processes.

Strong understanding of threat detection lifecycles, attacker behaviours and tactics, techniques and procedures.

Proven ability to lead, mentor and develop colleagues while fostering an inclusive, high-performing team culture.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess complex situations and determine appropriate actions.

Ability to influence technical outcomes through expertise, collaboration and credibility, communicating effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.

And any experience of this would be really useful

Experience in digital forensics, detection engineering or threat analysis.

Experience applying automation or AI-enabled approaches to improve cyber defence outcomes.

Experience contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within cyber security operations.

Our ambition is to be the leading UK business for diversity, equity and inclusion, supporting our customers, colleagues and communities. We are committed to creating an environment in which everyone can thrive, learn and develop.

We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and launch a dedicated Working with Cancer initiative.

We offer reasonable workplace adjustments for colleagues with disabilities, including flexibility in office attendance, location and working patterns. As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee interviews for a fair and proportionate number of applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role and have a disability, long-term health or neurodivergent condition, through the Disability Confident Scheme.

We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to reduce or remove barriers - just let us know what you need.

If you're passionate about cyber defence, incident response and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you. Join us and help build the resilience, protection and security capabilities that support our customers, colleagues and communities every day.

At Lloyds Banking Group, we're driven by a clear purpose; to help Britain prosper. Across the Group, our colleagues are focused on making a difference to customers, businesses and communities. With us you'll have a key role to play in shaping the financial services of the future, whilst the scale and reach of our Group means you'll have many opportunities to learn, grow and develop.

We keep your data safe. So, we'll only ever ask you to provide confidential or sensitive information once you have formally been invited along to an interview or accepted a verbal offer to join us which is when we run our background checks. We'll always explain what we need and why, with any request coming from a trusted Lloyds Banking Group person.

We're focused on creating a values-led culture and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. Together we’re building a truly inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference.