Information Security Operations Analyst (Toronto, Canada)

Starling•Toronto, ON

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

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 by providing coverage in working hours from Sydney and Toronto alongside our UK colleagues. As a member of the Starling Group’s SOC team, you will be working with the industry's brightest SecOps professionals to protect Starling Group’s customers, assets, and systems using the latest technologies.

Requirements

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 (GCP, AWS)
Experience working and supporting analytics/SIEM platforms.
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.
Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills as part of a multi-functional team
Time management, problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
Eagerness to learn and apply knowledge to new security challenges.
Willingness to share knowledge with the team and mentor colleagues.
A high level understanding of mobile, network and operating system security controls.

Nice To Haves

3+ years experience in a cyber incident response and digital forensics function
Experience in forensics: cloud (GCP, AWS); endpoint/server (Windows, MacOS, Linux); and/or network.
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
Understanding of malware analysis techniques

Responsibilities

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.