Overview

Security Operations Engineer - Engine by Starling based in Manchester, England, United Kingdom. Hybrid working model with preference for commuting distance to an office.

About The Role

To support our growth, we are looking for talented and motivated SOC engineers to join our foundational in-house SOC team. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in supporting the development, implementation, and operation of our security monitoring, detection, and response capabilities, with a particular focus on our cloud environments. You’ll be at the forefront of responding to incidents and alerts, and helping shape the future of our security operations capabilities.

What You\'ll Get To Do

Security Monitoring & Alert Triage

• Monitor security alerts and events generated by various security tools
• Perform triage and analysis of security incidents and anomalies, distinguishing between true positives and false positives
• Prioritise alerts based on severity, potential impact, and business criticality

Incident Detection & Response

• Investigate security incidents thoroughly, leveraging logs from platforms, endpoints, applications, and other security tools
• Create and follow incident response playbooks and contribute to their continuous improvement
• Collaborate with Technology, Product and Engineering Teams to contain, eradicate, and recover from security incidents
• Document incident details, findings, and remediation steps accurately and comprehensively

Additionally

• Stay informed about the latest cyber threats, attack techniques, and vulnerabilities, especially those targeting cloud environments
• Participate in proactive threat hunting activities using available tools and data sources
• Contribute to the optimisation, tuning, and maintenance of SOC tools
• Identify opportunities for automation to streamline security operations and enhance detection capabilities
• Maintain detailed records of security incidents, investigations, and remediation actions

Requirements

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC) or similar cybersecurity role
• Demonstrable experience with cloud security monitoring and incident response
• Familiarity with various attack vectors, threat intelligence frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK)
• A cyber/information security related degree and/or relevant cybersecurity qualifications would be beneficial e.g. CompTIA Security+, (ISC)² SSCP or CySA+

Interview Process

• Stage 1 - 45 mins with BISO
• Stage 2 - 60 mins with Team Members
• Stage 3 - Final with CTO

Benefits

• 33 days holiday (including public holidays)
• An extra day’s holiday for your birthday
• Annual leave is increased with length of service; option to buy or sell up to five extra days
• 16 hours paid volunteering time per year
• Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme
• Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection
• 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
• Incentives refer a friend scheme
• Perkbox membership with retail discounts, wellness platform, and weekly perks
• Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing

About Us

You may be put off applying for a role because you don’t tick every box. We’re open to discussion on flexible working where possible. Engine by Starling is an equal opportunity employer and we’re proud to foster diversity and inclusion. We consider applicants without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. By submitting your application, you consent to our Privacy Notice and acknowledge that your personal data will be processed for recruiting and related purposes.

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