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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates practical experience in security operations, including incident response and threat investigation, while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams. Proficient in analyzing security alerts and logs, with a foundational understanding of cloud security and vulnerability management.
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Security Operations ExperienceIncident Response Lifecycle KnowledgeExperience With SplunkAnalytical Investigation SkillsSecurity Certifications
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Hard Skills
Security Alert ReviewLog AnalysisPhishing InvestigationVulnerability ManagementBasic Scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell)Cloud Security ConceptsCore Networking ConceptsMITRE ATT&CK Framework FamiliaritySIEM ExperienceEDR Experience
Soft Skills
Clear CommunicationAccurate DocumentationTime ManagementCuriosityCollaborative Working
Tools & Technologies
SplunkSentinelOneNetskopeAWS Security ServicesGitMimecastTenableAWS IAMAWS S3AWS CloudTrail
Certifications & Qualifications
CompTIA Security+CySA+CEH
Industry Keywords
Financial ServicesFintechRegulated EnvironmentFCA RequirementsUK GDPR
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAWSCloudCyber SecurityLinuxMacOSPythonSplunk
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Review, triage and investigate security alerts, events and incident tickets
- Analyse security logs to identify suspicious activity, assess potential impact and determine next steps
- Investigate phishing, malware and account compromise threats
- Follow incident response playbooks, escalate incidents and request support when needed
- Maintain investigation notes, ticket updates and incident documentation
- Work within defined response and resolution expectations for security tickets
- Collaborate with IT Services, Identity and Access Management, engineering, fraud and customer service teams
- Develop practical experience with Splunk, SentinelOne, Netskope and AWS security services
- Participate in peer reviews and incident retrospectives
- Support improvements to security processes and build understanding of vulnerability management, cloud security and security tooling
- Help protect Zopa’s banking services, systems and customers
Requirements
What you’ll need- Practical experience in security operations or a relevant technical environment such as infrastructure, network, cloud operations or IT support
- Understanding of cyber security fundamentals, including phishing, malware, account compromise, vulnerabilities, threats and risks
- Experience reviewing security alerts or analysing logs to investigate unusual activity
- Knowledge of the incident response lifecycle and ability to follow documented procedures
- Foundational knowledge of Windows, macOS, Linux and core networking concepts
- Understanding of basic cloud concepts, particularly AWS IAM, S3 and CloudTrail
- Analytical investigation approach, gathering evidence and assessing potential impact
- Clear communication and accurate documentation skills
- Ability to prioritise security tickets, manage time and work within agreed service levels
- Curiosity, willingness to learn, comfort asking for support and collaborative working
- Security certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CySA+ or CEH, or a relevant degree (added bonus)
- Experience using SIEM, EDR or security tools such as Splunk, SentinelOne, Netskope, Mimecast, Tenable or AWS GuardDuty (added bonus)
- Basic scripting experience using Python, Bash or PowerShell (added bonus)
- Practical experience with phishing investigations or vulnerability management (added bonus)
- Familiarity with the MITRE ATT&CK framework (added bonus)
- Experience using Git or version control (added bonus)
- Experience in financial services, fintech or another regulated environment (added bonus)
- Awareness of FCA requirements and UK GDPR (added bonus)
- Experience safely using AI tools (added bonus)
Benefits
Comp & perks- Hybrid working with attendance at the London office 2–3 days a week
- Option to work from abroad for up to 120 days a year, subject to having the right to work in the country of choice
- Support and resources for working from home and office from day one
- Workplace free from discrimination
- Reasonable adjustments during the hiring process
- Professional development and support from experienced analysts
- Peer reviews and incident retrospectives for shared learning