Threat Analyst (Us Remote)

Sophos is a worldwide leader in next-generation cybersecurity, protecting more than 500,000 organizations and millions of consumers in more than 150 countries from today’s most advanced cyberthreats. Powered by threat intelligence, AI and machine learning from SophosLabs and SophosAI, Sophos delivers a broad portfolio of advanced products and services to secure users, networks and endpoints against ransomware, malware, exploits, phishing and the wide range of other cyberattacks. Sophos provides a single integrated cloud-based management console, Sophos Central – the centerpiece of an adaptive cybersecurity ecosystem that features a centralized data lake that leverages a rich set of open APIs available to customers, partners, developers, and other cybersecurity vendors. Sophos sells its products and services through reseller partners and managed service providers (MSPs) worldwide. Sophos has major hubs around the globe. More information is available at www.sophos.com

Role Summary

As a Threat Analyst on our Managed Threat Response (MTR) team, you will provide best-in-class monitoring, detection, and response services to proactively defend customer environments before attacks prevail. You will work alongside and contribute to a team of cyber threat hunters, incident response analysts, engineers, and ethical hackers by using enterprise, log analysis and endpoint collection systems to facilitate investigations, identification, and neutralization of cyber threats.

Shift 8 AM- 5 PM EST

What You Will Do

• Investigate and analyze logs and security-related events via Sophos tooling
• Follow up with customers through to issue resolution and drive continuous improvement by providing detailed recommendations to minimize risk in customer environments
• Acknowledge and satisfy inbound customer requests and interact with customers through various mediums
• Collaborate and assist with core security and threat response teams
• Communicate and document findings to various customer audiences including technical and executive teams
• Actively research emerging Indicators of Compromise/Attack, exploits and vulnerabilities with the intent of operationalizing findings to better protect our customers
• Identify and respond to cyber threats occurring within customer environments

What You Will Bring

• 1+ years of experience working in a SOC environment or computer security team in an IT environment
• Programming and scripting skills - proficient knowledge of Powershell
• Basic understanding of Windows event log analysis
• Natural curiosity and ability to learn new skills quickly
• Experience with OSQuery
• Passion for all things related to information technology and cybersecurity
• Knowledge of incident response procedures
• Experience administering and supporting Windows OS (both workstations and server) and one of the following: Apple or Linux-based operating systems (e.g. XP, Windows 7, 2003, 2008, OS X)
• Experience with endpoint and network security monitoring
• Knowledge of common adversary tactics and techniques, e.g., obfuscation, persistence, defense evasion, etc.
• Basic understanding of network traffic analysis including TCP/IP, routing, switching, protocols, etc.
• Customer service-oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Innovative mindset and driven to contribute to a team providing a best-in-class cybersecurity service
• Experience with enterprise information security data management - SIEM experience
• Experience with threat hunting
• A plus if you have:
• Willingness to work outside of standard business hours, including weekends and holidays – our MTR service is 24x7x365
• Experience with SQL query construction
• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills, with proven ability to think outside the box
• Must thrive within a team environment as well as on an individual basis
• Knowledge of Mitre ATT&CK framework

Applicants in Colorado, California, Washington, and New York City may email [email protected] for the up-to-date salary ranges for the position.

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Our Commitment To You

We’re proud of the diverse and inclusive environment we have at Sophos, and we’re committed to ensuring equality of opportunity. We believe that diversity, combined with excellence, builds a better Sophos, so we encourage applicants that can contribute to the diversity of our team. All applicants will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, sex, gender reassignment, marital status, race, religion or belief, color, age, military veteran status, disability, pregnancy, maternity or sexual orientation. We want to give you every opportunity to show us your best self, so if there are any adjustments we could make to the recruitment and selection process to support you, please let us know.

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