Rolls-Royce
Designs and manufactures power and propulsion systems for aerospace, marine, defence and energy sectors.
Advanced Cyber Unit Analyst
Detect, investigate and respond to cyber threats, leading incident response for Rolls‑Royce.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Advanced Cyber Unit Analyst role is part of the Rolls‑Royce Advanced Cyber Unit (ACU), whose mission is to detect, disrupt and eradicate threat actors targeting the organisation. The ACU focuses on early identification of attacks, preventing future incidents from the same actors and safeguarding all operational environments, including manufacturing, on‑premises and cloud networks. In this position you will evaluate logs and alerts from multiple security sources, guide incidents through the full response lifecycle, develop tools for threat hunting, and provide security advice to users and stakeholders. You will also respond to technical security queries, research emerging threats, and ensure comprehensive protection across all network segments. • Evaluate logs and alerts from IDS/IPS, firewalls, proxies, anti‑virus and SIEMs across multiple platforms. • Guide major security incidents through all phases of the incident response lifecycle. • Identify and develop tooling for cyber threat hunts, investigations and incidents. • Assist users and key stakeholders with security‑related issues and provide advice. • Respond to technical security questions and concerns from the business. • Research emerging security threats and assess potential customer impact. • Ensure security across manufacturing, on‑premises, and cloud operating environments. • Maintain a flexible approach to incident response, including possible evening and weekend work.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸log analysis
- ▸incident response
- ▸threat hunting
- ▸tool development
- ▸security advice
- ▸threat research
What You Bring
Candidates need a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or at least two years of IT security experience, a strong passion for cybersecurity, and an advanced understanding of detection techniques and the cyber kill chain. Experience with network anomaly detection, handling security incidents, and a flexible, on‑call mindset are essential, along with UK citizenship and the ability to obtain Full UK Security Clearance. • Escalate and explain severe security incidents verbally and in writing. • Hold a bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT or data science, or 2+ years of IT security experience. • Demonstrate advanced understanding of cyber security detection techniques and the cyber kill chain. • Experience with network anomaly detection using traffic evaluation or intrusion detection systems. • Show a track record of handling security‑related incidents. • Be a UK citizen able to obtain Full UK Security Clearance.
Requirements
- ▸bachelor's
- ▸2+ years
- ▸cyber detection
- ▸kill chain
- ▸ids
- ▸uk clearance
Benefits
Rolls‑Royce is a global technology leader committed to powering, protecting and connecting people while fostering a culture that values individuality, diverse perspectives and continuous innovation. Joining the company provides the chance to work on world‑class solutions within a high‑performance environment that encourages personal growth and collaborative achievement. Rolls‑Royce offers a safety‑first work environment that values integrity, accountability and curiosity, supporting mid‑career professionals to develop technical expertise and leadership skills. Employees benefit from continuous learning, collaborative teamwork, and the chance to contribute to a transformative, competitive and resilient future.
Work Environment
Hybrid