From our London HQ, we unite world-class researchers and engineers in an environment that values deep exploration and methodical execution - because the best ideas take time to evolve. Together we’re building a world-class platform to amplify our teams’ most powerful ideas.
Security is foundational to this mission and must be delivered in a way that supports how our engineering teams build and operate complex systems at scale.
Take the next step in your career.
We’re looking for a Security Operations Analyst to join Security Operations Centre (SOC).
This team monitors, investigates and responds to security incidents across G-Research’s high-performance compute (HPC) environments, hybrid cloud platforms and corporate estate.
Operating on the front line of our defensive capability, the SOC analyses alerts, investigates threats and supports their detection, containment and eradication.
As a Security Operations Analyst, you will work across a broad range of technologies and investigative disciplines, developing your skills in triage, incident response, detection engineering, and forensic analysis. You will collaborate closely with the wider security function and engineering teams to continuously improve of our detection and response capabilities.
This role is ideal for someone with experience in a SOC or incident response team who wants to deepen their technical skills, contribute directly to meaningful defensive work and progress towards senior responsibilities.
Key responsibilities
Performing triage, investigation and escalation of security alerts across HPC, cloud and corporate environments
Supporting incident response activities including containment, remediation and reporting
Conducting host and log-based forensic analysis across Windows, Linux, cloud, network and application environments
Executing threat hunting tasks to identify abnormal or suspicious behaviours beyond existing detections
Developing and refining detection rules, analytics and playbooks alongside senior analysts
Maintaining accurate investigation records and case documentation
Contributing to the continuous improvement of workflows, tooling and operational processes
Collaborating with colleagues, engineers and internal stakeholders to support investigations, knowledge sharing and ongoing improvements
The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:
Experience in a SOC, CSIRT or security operations role with hands-on involvement in alert handling and investigations
Strong understanding of security fundamentals, including network security, endpoint artefacts, authentication patterns, malware behaviours and common attack techniques
Experience using SIEM, XDR or SOAR tools such as Elastic Security, Sentinel, Azure Defender XDR or AWS Security Hub
Ability to analyse logs, correlate events and develop investigative hypotheses
Familiarity with forensic concepts, including filesystems, memory artefacts, persistence mechanisms, log sources and cloud control-plane events
Strong technical curiosity and desire to develop expertise in incident response, forensics and detection engineering
Strong written and verbal communication skills with a collaborative approach to working with analysts and engineers
Experience with scripting or automation using Python or PowerShell is desirable
Exposure to cloud platforms, HPC environments or relevant certifications such as GCIH or GCIA is beneficial
Highly competitive compensation plus annual discretionary bonus
Lunch provided via Just Eat for Business and dedicated barista bar
30 days’ annual leave
9% company pension contributions
Informal dress code and excellent work-life balance
Comprehensive healthcare and life assurance
Cycle-to-work scheme
Monthly company events
