SOC Principal Analyst

SOC Principal Analyst Permanent London/ Hybrid At QBE, our purpose is to enable a more resilient future. We are an international insurer and reinsurer with a local presence in 27 countries. The Opportunity QBE Europe is currently recruiting a SOC Principal Analyst to join our cyber security team in our London Office. Reporting to regional team leads, the SOC Principal Analyst will be a key member of our rapidly growing Global Security Operations team. Your new role This is an exciting hands-on technical role in which the specialist will use their security skills and knowledge to perform advanced analysis on the collection of cyber threats using high-level proactive and reactive threat hunting methods, classifying, analysing, prioritising and remediating security alerts/events.The focus is to provide effective, proactive and a highly technical analytical response to cyber security-related incidents to prevent QBE from becoming compromised by modern attack methods and techniques. Main responsibilities:Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to maintain and improve QBE security and enhance knowledge and information sharing. Act as a point of reference to guide and advise others to ensure the sharing of knowledge and best practice throughout the team. Advanced technical expertise of security solutions and technologies, including: Windows, Linux, Networking, Security Architecture experience and knowledge of packet flow/TCP/UDP traffic, Firewall and proxy technologies, cloud solutions, anti-virus, static and dynamic malware analysis techniquesWorking experience in leading security incidents at all levels related to incident response Working experience in managing 2nd/3rd level security events Ability to manage strong relationships with global security operations colleagues and other departments, including network teams and incident managers. Demonstrated ability to make decisions on remediation and counter measures At QBE, we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best, that's why we have created "At My Best". It's our connection, our way of showing we have your back. We understand that one size doesn't fit all and that priorities can change depending on your life stage. That is why our blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. It's in the culture of our business, our QBE DNA, to support our people. Everything we do is underpinned by our QBE DNA. At My Best - QBE Benefits As well as the benefits below we also offer an extensive choice of other options to suit you! You are more than your work - and QBE is more than a workplace, which is why we provide you with the benefits, support and flexibility to help you concentrate on living your best life personally and professionally. Family friendly policies - we offer 26 weeks leave at full pay regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation or how you become a parent. At QBE, we believe that integrating sustainability into our business helps us deliver on our purpose of enabling a more resilient future. Our three key focus areas include fostering an orderly and inclusive transition to a net-zero economy, enabling a sustainable and resilient workforce, and partnering for growth through innovative, sustainable, and impactful solutions. For further information regarding QBE's sustainability targets, including our net-zero pledges and inclusion of diversity targets, and our award-winning impact investment initiative 'Premiums4Good', please visit our If you have a passion to contribute to QBE's vision of enabling a more resilient future for our customers and the community, we encourage you to apply! Simply click the "apply" button to submit your CV and other relevant documents, and a member of our friendly Talent Acquisition team will be in contact to discuss your interest further if you meet the requirements of the role.