Information Security Operations Analyst

Starling Bank

SOC Analyst supporting Starling Group’s 24/7 operational capabilities across cyber security functions. Collaborating with global SecOps professionals to protect customers and systems in a hybrid work environment.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeSydney • 🇦🇺 AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Hard Skills

Incident TriageIncident ResponseCloud SecurityEndpoint Detection and ResponseThreat HuntingForensicsProgramming in PythonProgramming in GoProgramming in JavaMalware Analysis

Soft Skills

Communication skillsTeamworkCollaborationTime managementProblem-solvingInterpersonal skillsEagerness to learnMentoring

Tools & Technologies

AWS Security SolutionsGCPSIEM platformsPerimeter detection toolingCloud InfrastructureEndpoint investigationsIncident CommandTabletop Exercises

Certifications & Qualifications

Cyber Security degreeInformation Security qualification

Industry Keywords

SOCSecOpsIncident handlingSecurity alertsAnalytic triggersCyber incident responseDigital forensicsNetwork securityOperating system security

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudCyber SecurityGoGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaLinuxMacOSPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.
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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.
**Preferred**
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days holiday. You’ll also get your birthday on us
The option to opt-out of public holidays
The option to buy/sell up to 5 days of annual leave a year
16 hours paid volunteering time a year
Enhanced Pat & Mat leave
Perkbox
Length of service increased annual leave