REQ ID: 131195
JOB TITLE: Senior Security Operations Analyst
SALARY: £58,000 - £68,000
POSTING START DATE: 09/04/2026
POSTING END DATE: 23/04/2026
LOCATION: Manchester

Product Engineering at JLR is centred on innovation and creativity. From advanced driver assistance systems to developing the future of electric propulsion, the opportunities to create exceptional experiences for the future of motoring are wide-ranging. You'll work alongside industry experts to drive product strategy, manage programs, analyse performance, and lead transformation initiatives. Exceptional careers that bring world-renowned vehicles to life start here.

If you’re ready to push boundaries in a role that protects millions of connected vehicles, this opportunity places you at the forefront of innovation. You’ll work across all vehicle brands and models, particularly future and concept vehicles and help ensure all the vehicles are protected from all cybersecurity threats.

As a Senior Security Operations Analyst, you’ll play a critical part in safeguarding our customers, our products and our shared future. You’ll examine complex security events, lead investigations, and turn intelligence into action. This is a chance to unleash your inner passion for cyber security while working with pioneering brands and products that shape Modern Luxury. You’ll join a small team with a big impact, where individuality is celebrated and your growth mindset is welcomed.

WHAT TO EXPECT

In this role, no two days are the same. You’ll work within our Vehicle Security Operations Centre (VSOC), supporting incident response, threat intelligence, forensic analysis and technical problem solving. With millions of connected vehicles and rapidly evolving technology, it’s a challenge that will help you flourish and continuously grow.

Here’s what to expect:

• Lead complex investigations, producing clear, defensible conclusions and actionable next steps
• Coordinate response for moderate incidents and support high severity incident leadership
• Identify recurring issues and drive improvements across detection, automation and operational processes
• Deliver enhancements to detection rules, triage workflows and automation capabilities
• Provide concise, actionable threat intelligence and convert insights into detection opportunities

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Along with your ambition to achieve the exceptional, there are several skills that will help you succeed here, including:

• Experience with AWS or another cloud platform, plus working knowledge of cloud security operations
• Familiarity with Datadog or similar monitoring tools
• Experience using Jira and Confluence in a project or operational environment
• Understanding of industry standards such as UNECE155, ISO21434 or ISO27000
• Strong investigation and incident response capability, with the ability to work independently and remain calm under pressure

At JLR, you’ll join a place where everyone belongs and differences are cherished. You’ll enjoy tailored benefits, flexible hybrid working, and the chance to work on future and concept vehicles that redefine what’s possible. With opportunities to learn from the brightest minds, embrace new experiences and maximise your full potential, this is a role where you can drive the difference for our clients, our communities and our planet.

BENEFITS

This role is rewarding in more ways than one. On top of our core offering, you’ll do extraordinary work with amazing people. In addition, you can expect a wide range of benefits:

• Discounted car purchase (open to family members, too)
• A 52 week maternity leave policy and a 4 week paternity leave policy. Other parental leave policies are available
• A competitive pension
• A JLR company performance-related bonus
• An employee learning scheme providing funding for; education, training and other activities which support the development of personal skills and promote lifelong learning
• Access to open, employee-led support and social networks
• Comprehensive Life Assurance and Income Protection policies
• Flexible working* 
  
  

*Flexible working is offered for specific roles dependant on responsibilities. Please speak to the hiring team for details

Creating Modern Luxury requires a modern approach to work. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work. Some roles require more on-site work, but details of this can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview stage.

We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with your recruiter so we can accommodate your needs.

Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome. If you’re unsure that you meet the full criteria of a role – but you're interested in where it could take you – we still encourage you to apply. We believe in people's ability to grow and develop within their role – it’s what makes living the exceptional with soul possible.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.