Security Operations Analyst (Fintech)

TL;DR

Security Operations Analyst (Cybersecurity): Detecting threats, responding to incidents, and improving security defenses for a digital bank with an accent on incident response and threat hunting. Focus on automating repetitive tasks, investigating security events across cloud and network systems, and tracking threat intelligence to stop advanced adversaries.

Location: Remote within the UK, or hybrid in London/Cardiff

Salary: £40,000 - £55,000

Company

hirify.global is a digital bank on a mission to make money work for everyone by replacing traditional banking with a modern, user-centric approach.

What you will do

• Investigate security events across network, endpoints, and cloud systems from initial alert through to recovery.
• Proactively hunt for hidden threats and test attack theories before alerts trigger.
• Fine-tune detection alerts to minimize noise and focus resources on genuine risks.
• Develop automations using scripting to handle routine tasks and solve complex analytical challenges.
• Lead blameless incident reviews to identify root causes and improve security controls across the business.
• Research threat intelligence to create active, automated defenses against known adversaries.

Requirements

• Hands-on incident response experience within a Security Operations Centre (SOC).
• Deep knowledge of operating systems (macOS, Windows, Linux) and network protocols.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or Go to build tools and interact with APIs.
• Ability to solve complex problems independently without step-by-step guides.
• Strong communication skills to explain technical forensic findings to non-security stakeholders.
• Must be based in the UK.

Nice to have

• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS or Azure.
• Experience writing detection rules as code.
• Practical security certifications.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working hours based on trust and team alignment.
• £1,000 annual learning budget for books, courses, and conferences.
• Home office setup provided, including Macbooks and additional support for remote workers.
• Blameless culture regarding incident reviews and active monitoring of workloads to prevent alert fatigue.

Hiring process

• 30-minute call with the recruiter.
• 30-minute initial call with the hiring manager.
• 2 hours of technical and behavioural interviews.