Information Security Analyst - Operations

Starling is the UK’s first and leading digital bank on a mission to fix banking! We built a new kind of bank because we knew technology had the power to help people save, spend and manage their money in a new and transformative way. We’re a fully licensed UK bank with the culture and spirit of a fast-moving, disruptive tech company. We’re a bank, but better: fairer, easier to use and designed to demystify money for everyone. We employ more than 3,000 people across our London, Southampton, Cardiff and Manchester offices. Our technologists are at the very heart of Starling and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment that is all about building things, creating new stuff, and disruptive technology that keeps us on the cutting edge of fintech. We operate a flat structure to empower you to make decisions regardless of what your primary responsibilities may be, innovation and collaboration will be at the core of everything you do. Help is never far away in our open culture, you will find support in your team and from across the business, we are in this together! The way to thrive and shine within Starling is to be a self-driven individual and be able to take full ownership of everything around you: From building things, designing, discovering, to sharing knowledge with your colleagues and making sure all processes are efficient and productive to deliver the best possible results for our customers. Our purpose is underpinned by five Starling values: Listen, Keep It Simple, Do The Right Thing, Own It, and Aim For Greatness. About the Role To support our growth, we are looking for SOC Analysts to join our growing cyber security function. This role will be supporting our 24/7 operational capabilities Please note: You will have a choice of shift patterns - either Sunday - Thursday (7.5hr days) or Sunday - Wednesday (9.5hr days) As a member of the Starling SOC team, you will be working with the industries brightest SecOps professionals to protect Starling customers, assets, and systems using the latest technologies. Incident Triage, Response, and Investigations based on Alerts received from multiple sources which include: • Cloud Infrastructure/Security. • Endpoint Detection and Response. • Perimeter detection tooling. • Investigating and responding to security alerts raised by Users. • Enhancing and creating analytic triggers to enhance alert efficacy. • Continuous development of incident handling and readiness processes. • Proactive threat hunting based on threat intelligence. • Documentation of incidents and investigations. Requirements About your Skills We’re open-minded when it comes to hiring and we care more about aptitude and attitude than specific experience or qualifications. Below is an overview: • 3+ years experience in an in-house SOC role and team • Understanding of AWS Security Solutions (or other Public Cloud Solutions) • Analysis and Incident Response experience with Cloud systems such as AWS or GCP • Experience working and supporting analytics/SIEM platforms. • Experience working in CSIRT/SOC functions. • Experience supporting and conducting Incident Response engagements. • Experience in endpoint based investigations. • Experience in cloud based investigations. • Experience with Incident Command and conducting Tabletop Exercises • Interest in Automation. • Interest in Threat Intelligence and Analytic Tuning. • A high level understanding of mobile, network and operating system security controls. • Any experience of programming in Python, Go and/or Java. • A Cyber/Information Security related degree and/or relevant cyber security qualification(s) would be desired but not required Interview Process Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curi