Security Operations Analyst

We tackle the most complex problems in quantitative finance, by bringing scientific clarity to financial complexity.

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. The role We’re looking for a Security Operations Analyst to join our Security Operations Centre (SOC).

About G-Research

• 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.

Responsibilities

• This team monitors, investigates and responds to security incidents across G-Research’s high-performance compute 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 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.
• 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
• Who are we looking for?
• Familiarity with forensic concepts, including filesystems, memory artefacts, persistence mechanisms, log sources and cloud control-plane events
• Why join us?
• They're also on hand to help with more bespoke requests too.

Requirements

• 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
• 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

Preferred

• Python or PowerShell is desirable
• Exposure to cloud platforms, HPC environments or relevant certifications such as GCIH or GCIA is beneficial

Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation plus annual discretionary bonus
• Lunch provided via Just Eat for Business and dedicated barista bar 35 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

• Relocation Support If you're relocating internationally to join us in London, we offer a comprehensive range of support services to assist you all the way.
• All costs associated with your relocation and immigration are covered by G-Research.
• Your personal consultant will arrange travel, help find your new home and manage your move.

Immigration support

We'll partner you with an expert consultant who will guide you through the full immigration process. G-Research is committed to cultivating and preserving an inclusive work environment. We are an ideas-driven business and we place great value on diversity of experience and opinions. We want to ensure that applicants receive a recruitment experience that enables them to perform at their best. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please let us know in the relevant section