Cyber Security Analyst London 2023

At Starling we love building things, creating new stuff, learning new technologies and working with others across all areas of the business to bring brilliant products and features to life. We’re open-minded when it comes to hiring and we care more about aptitude and attitude than specific experience or qualifications. If you care enough to find elegant solutions to difficult technical problems, we’d love to hear from you.

We are growing, and our cyber security team is looking for someone passionate about making a difference.

About the role

As a member of our cyber security team you will be responsible for ensuring the protection of Starling information, assets and systems using the latest technologies and techniques 24x7 working collaboratively with all stakeholders including wider operational business functions, second and third line. As an experienced Cyber Security Analyst you will work on a variety of projects and activities with opportunities to own deliverables from start to finish.

You will work on a variety of activities including:

• Participate in and support the design, implementation and continuous improvement of security solutions aligned to Starling Banks strategy and risk appetite.
• Support the continuous development of security resilience capabilities embedding measures to protect Bank systems and assets.
• Share knowledge, advice and guidance with our wider organisation.

Requirements

Key responsibilities

• Identification, quantification and response to identified cyber security risks across the organisation.
• Actively participate in the delivery of the security strategy including development, maintenance and continuous improvement of security processes and procedures aligned to industry recognised best practices and standards..
• Identification, evaluation, selection and implementation of security products and services.
• Participate in the test and evaluation of systems identifying weaknesses and providing guidance on proportionate solutions.

You will need to 

• Have a good basic technical IT knowledge including a high level understanding of mobile, network and operating system security controls.
• Be able to translate security information/terms using written and verbal communication skills for understanding by the wider Starling team.
• Experience of preparing for, participating in and/or performing information security reviews and/or audits (e.g. ISO27001, PCI-DSS)
• Have an attention to detail and willingness to get involved.
• Enjoy problem solving.
• Be self motivated and want to continue to learn.

We are looking for individuals with experience across one or more of these areas. It is not expected that you will have worked in all of these.

The following skills and experience are desirable:

• Have an understanding of security in a cloud environment (AWS, GCP)
• Programming skills including but not limited too Python, Go, Java
• An information or cyber security related qualification.

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.

• 25 days holiday (plus take your public holiday allowance whenever works best for you)
• An extra day’s holiday for your birthday
• Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off!
• 16 hours paid volunteering time a year
• Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme
• Life insurance at 4x your salary
• 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
• Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks
• Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work and Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships

About us

You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can’t accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren’t sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway.

We’re on a mission to radically reshape banking – and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we’re proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems.

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