SOC Analyst

Everyone at Starling gets the chance to own interesting things from day one, and we’re told one of the best things about working here is the ability to achieve a lot in a short space of time.

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.
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.

Role Overview:

• 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:
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 of the skills that will be used:

• Understanding of AWS Security Solutions.
• Experience working and supporting analytics/SIEM platforms.
• Experience working in CSIRT/SOC functions.
• Experience supporting Incident Response engagements.
• Experience in endpoint based investigations.
• 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).

Benefits:
Starling technology works in a hybrid pattern both from home and one of our three offices. We’re open to applications from across the UK including fully remote, if you’re hybrid our preference is that you’re located within a commutable distance to either our London, Southampton or Cardiff office, so that we’re able to see each other and collaborate in person too.

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday (plus public holidays)
• An extra day’s holiday for your birthday, taken a week on either side of the day
• 16 hours paid volunteering time a year
• Part-time and/or flexible hours available for most roles
• Hybrid/remote working
• Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton
• Generous family-friendly policies
• Enhanced sick pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Varied social groups set up and run by our employees
• Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a cashback scheme, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, a birthday box and weekly free coffee
• Access to ‘salary sacrifice’ benefits such as Cycle to Work scheme

Full details are available on our careers site

About Us:
We are a leading digital bank on a mission to disrupt the banking industry. We’ve built an app with smart money management tools to help our customers live a healthier financial life. We also offer groundbreaking B2B banking and payments services.
Since our launch in 2014, we’ve opened almost three million accounts including 480,000 business accounts for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
We’re a fully licensed UK bank and we have the culture and spirit of a fast-moving, disruptive technology company. We’ve been voted Best Current Account for the last five years running, named Which? Banking Provider of the Year for the last two and we were the most switched to bank in 2021. We employ more than 1,800 people across our London, Southampton and Cardiff offices.
Starling Bank is an equal opportunity employer, and we’re proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Starling Bank are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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