Senior Incident Response Analyst, MDR

November 10

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Cybersecurity • SaaS

Sophos is a leading cybersecurity company that specializes in protecting businesses against advanced cyber threats. The company offers a comprehensive suite of security solutions, including endpoint protection, managed detection and response (MDR), network security, and cloud security. With a prevention-first approach, Sophos aims to stop ransomware and other cyber threats before they cause harm. Sophos provides services such as threat research, security training, and operational support to ensure robust defense against cyberattacks. Their solutions cater to various industries including finance, healthcare, government, manufacturing, and retail. The Sophos Central platform delivers centralized security management, integrating seamlessly with existing IT infrastructure to enhance security posture.

1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 1985

🔒 Cybersecurity

☁️ SaaS

💰 Post-IPO Equity on 2021-08

📋 Description

• Utilize Sophos technologies to investigate, contain, and respond to cyber incidents • Review security-related events and assess their risk and validity based on available telemetry from network, endpoint, and global threat intelligence information to provide customers with concise, detailed, and well-written incident reports, root causes identification, and remediation recommendations • Perform technical analysis and develop technical conclusions based on analysis of evidence • Serve as subject matter expert in incident response and digital forensics • Perform complex incident response technical analysis and develop technical conclusions based on analysis of evidence; review analysis and conclusions of other consultants • Document findings and develop incident response remediation recommendations to present both orally and in written reports for customers • Develop playbooks based on customer needs • Use the Taegis platform to proactively hunt for and investigate activity within the customer environment

🎯 Requirements

• 3+ years experience conducting cyber security investigations in a methodical manner and investigating threats or 2+ years experience performing incident response engagements • Understanding of network architecture and IT infrastructure • Experience creating technical documentation and technical reports for customers • Ability to work under high-pressure situations, when response time matters, to disrupt adversary activity • Network and endpoint (macOS, Linux, Windows) investigation experience; IDS, IPS, EDR, and basic malware analysis • Understanding of at least one of the following: OSQuery, SQL, and KQL • Experience applying frameworks such as MITRE Attack and Cyber Kill Chain • Ability to work some weekends and holidays • Knowledge of Windows and Linux command and script interpreters • Advanced cyber security certifications (GCFE/GCFA, CompTIA CySA+, OSCP, etc.) • Experience calling customers and providing excellent customer service • Publications, either written or acknowledged, within the cyber security field • Working directly with C-level stakeholders • Publications, either written or acknowledged, within the field

🏖️ Benefits

• Sophos operates a remote-first working model, making remote work the primary option for most employees. However, some roles may necessitate a hybrid approach. • Our people – we innovate and create, all of which are accompanied by a great sense of fun and team spirit • Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks that build community and provide education and advocacy • Annual charity and fundraising initiatives and volunteer days for employees to support local communities • Global employee sustainability initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint • Global fitness and trivia competitions to keep our bodies and minds sharp • Global wellbeing days for employees to relax and recharge • Monthly wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and wellbeing