Cyber Security Analyst - CSOC

Capital One; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Cyber Security Analyst to enhance its Cyber Security Operations Center in Nottingham. This role is pivotal in safeguarding operations and maintaining customer trust. You will engage in daily alert reviews, investigate potential threats, and collaborate on projects to bolster security measures. With a hybrid working model, this position offers an exciting opportunity for career progression and skill enhancement within a supportive team environment. If you are passionate about cyber security and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Career Progression

Pension

Bonus

Private Medical Insurance

Flexible Benefits

Well-Equipped Workspaces

Amenities (Gyms, Restaurants, Relaxation Rooms)

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of network protocols and incident handling.
• Proficient in analyzing logs from various OS platforms.

Responsibilities

• Review alerts to identify potential cyber threats.
• Investigate alerts to assess risks to the organization.
• Mentor and train team members in a collaborative environment.

Skills

Cyber Security Investigations

SIEM Tools (Elastic, Splunk)

Log Analysis (System, Cloud, Application, Network)

Network Traffic Analysis

PCAP Analysis

Education

Relevant Certifications (CISSP, CISM, etc.)

Tools

Elastic

Splunk

AWS

Job description

Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Cyber Security Analyst - CSOC

About this role

Capital One's mission is to change banking for good by bringing humanity, ingenuity, and simplicity to banking. Our cyber security team plays a vital role in safeguarding our operations, maintaining customer confidence, and supporting our market presence.

We seek a talented Cyber Security Analyst to join our Cyber Security Operations Center (CSOC) in Nottingham, UK. The Senior Associate CSOC Analyst will require deep knowledge of network protocols, log investigation techniques, cloud infrastructure, and incident handling. You should be adept at identifying signs of misuse and abuse across various logs, understanding threats to networks, applications, and cloud systems.

The UK CSOC team operates on a 24/7 rotation to protect Capital One from cyber threats.

What you’ll do

1. Review alerts daily to identify potential cyber threats.
2. Investigate alerts to assess risks to Capital One.
3. Determine the best course of action to reduce or eliminate risks.
4. Participate in projects to develop and improve security measures.
5. Mentor and train team members, fostering a collaborative environment.

What we’re looking for

• Experience in cyber security investigations.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM tools like Elastic, Splunk, or similar.
• Proficiency in analyzing system, cloud, application, and network logs.
• Ability to analyze network traffic and perform PCAP analysis.
• Experience with logs from workstations or servers across multiple OS platforms.

Additional preferred skills

• Experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC).
• Understanding of AWS architecture, services, and APIs.
• Forensic analysis skills (Endpoint, Memory, Malware).
• Experience tuning alerts within a SIEM.
• Knowledge of security, cloud, and infrastructure technologies during investigations.
• Experience with Mac OS and Linux OS investigations.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, Security+, CEH, or SANS GIAC certifications.

Work location and environment

This is a permanent role based at our Nottingham Head Office. We offer a hybrid working model: in-office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, with work from home on Mondays and Fridays. Flexible arrangements can be discussed.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and a role contributing to organizational transformation.
• Career progression through Capital One University and external training.
• Core benefits including pension, bonus, holiday entitlement, private medical insurance, and flexible benefits.
• Well-equipped workspaces with amenities such as gyms, restaurants, and relaxation rooms.

Our recruitment philosophy

We value diversity and inclusion, striving to build teams that reflect a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. We partner with organizations like Women in Finance, Race At Work, Stonewall, and upReach to promote equity. Our internal support networks include REACH, OutFront, Mind Your Mind, Women in Tech, and EmpowHER.

If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, contact [e-mail]. For technical support or questions about the process, email [e-mail].

Capital One is committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment.