NMC Senior Cyber Threat Hunter

NMC Senior Cyber Threat Hunter (Wigan/Hybrid) Join to apply for the NMC Senior Cyber Threat Hunter (Wigan/Hybrid) role at National Enabling Programmes (a programme of the Police Digital Service). Join Police Digital Service as NMC Senior Cyber Threat Hunter - Hybrid - starting salary £65,000pa About Police Digital Service and NMC At PDS, we empower UK policing to stay ahead of evolving threats in a rapidly changing digital landscape. As the trusted technology partner for law enforcement, we deliver cutting‑edge services and strategic guidance to help forces maximise their tech investments, improve public safety and ensure value for money. The National Management Centre (NMC) is a core part of Police Digital Service (PDS), providing 24/7/365 cyber threat detection, response and risk management capabilities across UK policing. We help forces proactively understand and mitigate cyber risks at both national and local levels. Why Join Us 28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days after 5 years of service (Holiday Purchase also available). Flexible working hours – core hours 10 am to 4 pm, Monday to Friday (37‑hour week). Well‑being support – an employee assistance programme, welfare benefits and retail discounts. Key Responsibilities Lead and conduct 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 findings and coordinate responses. Produce high‑quality, actionable reports and briefings for technical teams, senior police leadership and government departments. Correlate and disseminate 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 and lead role during live incidents, providing written and verbal updates to senior policing stakeholders. Mentor and develop NMC colleagues, fostering a culture of continuous learning and analytical excellence. Step into a leadership role during the manager’s absence, overseeing team operations, prioritising workloads and ensuring service continuity. Drive innovation in threat‑hunting practices, evaluating new tools, techniques and methodologies to enhance capability. Engage with internal teams (Detect and Respond, Malware Analysis, Vulnerability Management, Threat Hunting) to ensure a threat‑hunting mentality is integrated across all cyber‑defence functions. Translate complex threat intelligence into clear, concise insights tailored to operational, strategic and executive audiences. Contribute to the development of national cyber resilience strategies and support cross‑force collaboration on threat‑hunting findings and practice. Present at senior boards and forums on the benefits of establishing a healthy cyber‑security posture. What You Need to Succeed Deep understanding of adversarial tactics, techniques and threat‑actor lifecycles. Experience operating in high‑pressure environments and leading technical responses to cyber incidents. Strong track record in hunting and tracking targeted threats. Robust grasp of threat modelling and risk assessment frameworks. Skilled in OSINT collection and analysis. Demonstrated leadership in a threat‑hunting team, including mentoring and service development. Excellent communication skills – ability to translate complex threats into clear insights. Ability to work independently and proactively and manage stakeholder relationships effectively. Prepared to be flexible and meet demands during a cyber incident. Eligibility for SC and NPPV3 clearance. Desirable Experience Accreditations in Cyber Threat Hunting (e.g. DFIR, OSINT, CREST). Understanding of UK policing cyber environment and its threat landscape. Proven experience mentoring or leading a team. Equal Opportunities We are committed to equal opportunities for all and will not discriminate on any grounds. We encourage applications from people with the widest possible span of experience. All applicants will be considered without regard to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, nationality, neurodiversity or disability status. Working Arrangements Hybrid work – in‑person collaboration in the NMC office and remote work up to two days per week. Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Information Technology Industry Law Enforcement Requirements All applicants must be eligible to undergo NPPV3 and SC vetting clearances. Successful applicants will need clearance before starting with PDS. We may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible. Apply #J-18808-Ljbffr