DescriptionStarling is the UK's first and leading digital bank on a mission to fix banking! Our vision is fast technology, fair service, and honest values. All at the tap of a phone, all the time.We are about giving customers a new way to spend, save and manage their money while taking better care of the planet which has seen us become a multi-award winning bank that now employs over 2800 across five offices in London, Cardiff, Dublin, Southampton, and Manchester. Our journey started in 2014, and since then we have surpassed 3.5 million accounts (and four account types!) We are a fully licensed UK bank but at the heart, we are a tech first company, enabling our platform to deliver brilliant products.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. 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. Hybrid WorkingWe have a Hybrid approach to working here at Starling - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of one of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. In Technology, we're asking that you attend the office a minimum of 1 day per week.About the roleWe’re seeking a passionate and skilled Detection Engineer and Threat Hunter to join our growing Security Operations team, and proactively defend Starling’s customers, assets, and systems against emerging threats.Reporting to the Information Security Lead - Detection, the analyst’s primary responsibility will be to proactively identify and defend against potential threats to the bank. You will achieve this by developing, tuning, and maintaining detection rules, conducting intelligence-driven threat hunts, and participating in collaborative defence improvement activities like Purple Teaming to identify and mitigate risks before they impact the bank.What you'll get to do / ResponsibilitiesDetection Engineering - Design, build, test, and maintain high-fidelity detection rules and analytics in our SIEM and other security platforms.Proactive Threat Hunting - Formulate hypotheses and hunt for undetected attacker TTPs across our cloud (AWS, GCP, Azure), SaaS, and endpoint environments.Incident Response SME support - Act as a Subject Matter Expert during security incidents, providing deep technical analysis and aiding remediation.Threat Intelligence integration - Integrate and operationalise threat intelligence to inform detection strategies and hunting projects.Collaboration - Work closely with the wider Security Operations team, and other stakeholders to uplift Starling's security posture and improve detective controls.Requirements3+ years in a technical security role, such as detection engineering, threat hunting, incident response, or threat intelligence.Practical experience analysing attacker behavior, with a strong understanding and application of threat analysis models like MITRE ATT&CK to prioritize and enhance detective controls.Cloud Security: Solid knowledge of security risks and detection strategies for AWS, GCP, Azure.Core Technical Skills: Good understanding of OS internals (macOS, Linux, Windows) and network security principles.Self-starter, able to lead projects, and highly collaborative.Eagerness to learn and apply knowledge to new security challenges.PreferredExperience with at least one programming or scripting language (e.g., Python, Go, Bash) for security automation or analysis.Experience with container security monitoring (Docker, Kubernetes).Knowledge of digital forensics and incident response procedures.Understanding of malware analysis techniques.It would be great if you have one or more of the following qualifications, but it’s not essential;In general you can expect the below video interviews:Initial call with Talent team: 30 minutesFirst Interview: 45 minutesTechnical Interview: 90 minutesFinal Interview: 30 minutesBenefits25 days holiday (plus take your public holiday allowance whenever works best for you)An extra day's holiday for your birthdayAnnual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off16 hours paid volunteering time a yearSalary sacrifice, company enhanced pension schemeLife insurance at 4x your salary & group income protectionPrivate Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and PelotonGenerous family-friendly policiesPerkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perksAccess to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasingAbout UsYou may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. 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.When you provide us with this information, you are doing so at your own consent, with full knowledge that we will process this personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By submitting your application, you agree that Starling Bank will collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. Job SummaryID: 5C283BDF08Department: Technology, Cyber SecurityType: full time
Information Security Monitoring Analyst in London employer: Starling Bank
At Engine by Starling, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that champions innovation and collaboration within the banking technology sector. Our flexible working culture, generous benefits including 33 days of holiday and private medical insurance, and commitment to employee growth create a supportive environment where legal professionals can thrive. Located in a dynamic and rapidly growing company, you'll have the opportunity to work on impactful projects while enjoying a healthy work-life balance.
