Threat Analyst monitoring, investigating, and responding to cyber threats for Sophos’s managed detection and response customers. Supporting 24/7 cybersecurity operations through log, endpoint, and network analysis.
Responsibilities
Investigate and analyze logs and security-related events using Sophos tooling
Identify and respond to cyber threats in customer environments
Communicate and document findings for technical and executive customer audiences
Follow up with customers through issue resolution
Provide recommendations to minimize risk in customer environments
Handle inbound customer requests through various communication channels
Collaborate with core security and threat response teams
Research emerging Indicators of Compromise/Attack, exploits, and vulnerabilities
Operationalize research findings to better protect customers
Provide monitoring, detection, and response services for customer environments
Requirements
Legal authorization to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship
Willingness to work outside standard business hours, including weekends and holidays, for a 24x7x365 MDR service
Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work both within a team and independently
Passion for information technology and cybersecurity
Curiosity and ability to learn new skills quickly
Minimum 2+ years of experience working in a SOC environment or computer security team in an IT environment
Experience with threat hunting
Experience with endpoint and network security monitoring
Experience administering and supporting Windows OS and either Apple or Linux-based operating systems
Knowledge of common adversary tactics and techniques
Knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK framework
Knowledge of incident response procedures
Basic understanding of network traffic analysis, including TCP/IP, routing, switching, and protocols
Basic understanding of Windows event log analysis
Benefits
Remote-first working model, with remote work as the primary option for most employees
Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks
Annual charity and fundraising initiatives
Volunteer days for employees
Global employee sustainability initiatives
Global fitness and trivia competitions
Global wellbeing days
Monthly wellbeing webinars and training
Equality of opportunity and support for recruitment and selection process adjustments
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