Threat Analyst Team Lead, Sophos
CA$84-140k
+ Bonus eligibility
Cybersecurity-as-a-Service
Open for applications
Cybersecurity-as-a-Service
1001+ employees
Open for applications
CA$84-140k
+ Bonus eligibility
1001+ employees
Company mission
To develop powerful and intuitive products and services that provide the world's most effective cybersecurity for organizations of any size.
Role
Who you are
- 5+ years of experience within a cybersecurity environment; experience in a leadership role is preferred
- Bachelor’s in information technology, Computer Science or a related field; or relevant, commensurate work experience
- Experience in a security operations center, or similar environment, and identifying indications of compromise or attack and responding to incidents
Desirable
- Endpoint and network security experience required; IDS, IPS, EDR, ATP, Malware defenses and monitoring experience
- Threat hunting experience preferred
- Knowledge of common adversary tactics and techniques, e.g., obfuscation, persistence, defense evasion, etc
- Knowledge of Mitre ATT&CK framework preferred
- Working knowledge of incident response procedures
- Experience with SQL query construction preferred
- Experience with OSQuery is a plus
- 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)
- Fundamental understanding of network traffic analysis including TCP/IP, routing, switching, protocols, etc
- Strong understanding of Windows event log analysis
- Experience with enterprise information security data management - SIEM experience a plus
- Programming and scripting skills - proficient knowledge of Powershell is a plus
- Excellent troubleshooting and analytical thinking skills
- Strong documentation and communication skills
- Advanced Cyber Security certifications preferred but not required
- Excellent customer service skills
- Passion for all things information technology and information security
- Natural curiosity and ability to learn new skills quickly
- Ability to think outside the box
- Innovative mindset
What the job involves
- Sophos is seeking an experienced and motivated SOC Team Lead to support its' Managed Threat and Response (MDR) customers
- The successful candidate will be responsible for the operational management of active cybersecurity incidents as well as performing technical support to monitor, identify, and neutralize cybersecurity threats
- 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: 12 PM- 9PM EST
- Maintain supervision over operational tasks and provide day-to-day oversight for threat analysts
- Oversee analysts in their investigation and response activities when security incidents arise to determine possible cause and resolution
- Effectively communicate information to stakeholders of all levels
- Demonstrate experience in network and host-based intrusion analysis, incident response processes and procedures, digital forensics and/or handling malware
- Acting as a lead throughout incident scenarios and provide subject matter expertise in cybersecurity incident response
- Successfully executing incident handling procedures as well as direct response to cyber security incidents
- Maintaining current knowledge and recognition of attacker tools, tactics, and procedures to produce indicators of compromise (IOCs) that can be utilized during active and future investigations
- Assessing cyber threat intelligence/open source intelligence and operationalizing that information
- Demonstrating real-world, hands-on experience dealing with sophisticated malware and dynamic cyber threat actors
- Identifying current and emerging threats and application of such research
Our take
Due to the fast-evolving nature of cybercrime, companies can struggle to keep their security up-to-date and resilient. Sophos provides managed cybersecurity services to identify and resolve cyberthreats within all sizes of organisations, combining cutting edge cybersecurity tech with expert support teams.
Leveraging AI and machine learning, Sophos' system automates the detection and blocking of over 99% of threats, meaning its analysts only have to hunt down and stop the most sophisticated attackers. As well as its Managed Detection and Response (MDR) product - which, serving over 15,000 customers, is the most-used on the market - the company also delivers Incident Response Services for those experiencing an active threat.
Sophos is not a new player in the cybersecurity space, but has demonstrated its dedication to innovation with continued product launches, updates, and acquisitions such as that of BAE spinout SOC.OS that have kept its tech at the front of the market. Alongside many of its peers, the effects of the economic climate have caused Sophos to cut staff as it focusses on achieving “the optimal balance of growth and profitability", but this recent hiccup does not take away from its position as a market leader continuously leading adaption in the space.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Few candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
36% female employees
-6% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (1 round)
Jul 2020
$2.6m
SEED
Total funding: $2.6m
Company benefits
- Remote-first working model & hybrid options
- We encourage teams to get together in person periodically to help facilitate teamwork
- Flexible start and end times for many roles
- Leadership development program
- Access to LinkedIn Learning
- Global internal coaching program (Coach Match)
- Periodic Sophos wellness days off for all Sophos to help employees relax and recharge
- Global wellbeing program, which offers a range of wellbeing resources, including Sophos Wellbeing Webinars, Stress Management Toolkits, and Developing Resilience Courses
- Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential advice and counseling on a wide range of work and personal issues
- Free annual subscription to the Calm app
- Paid parental leave, caregiver leave & bereavement/compassion leave available
- We host some unforgettable social experiences for our global teams including our music festival SOPH-Fest, go-karting, Sophmudder, and incredible holiday parties!
- Our annual global fitness challenge, SOPH-Fit, sees thousands of employees taking part in our virtual global race around the world
- Each quarter, we celebrate our exceptional global team by running the Sophos Values Awards, which recognizes and rewards employees who embody the Sophos values and who we are as a company
- Health care benefits available worldwide
Company values
- Simplicity: We strive to embrace design, automation, and re-engineering across our products and business operations. We aim to create instinctive next-gen products that provide IT professionals with exactly what they need to do their jobs efficiently and effectively.
- Empowerment: We support and enable people to do great work. We trust people to take ownership, to take smart risks, and to deliver results. We encourage people to take action, to seek knowledge, and to question actions inconsistent with our mission, values, or principles.
- Passion: We care intensely about our success and our impact. We maintain high standards and continuously strive to improve. We inspire others.
- Innovation: We stay at the forefront and advance the boundaries of what is possible. If we fail, we do it quickly, learn, share the lessons learned, and move forward. We always seek better approaches to what we do.
- Authenticity: We are genuine, transparent, and honest. We admit our mistakes and strive to remain self-aware. We say what we think, even if it might be difficult.
Company HQ
Abingdon, UK
Articles
Leadership
Kris Hagerman
(CEO, not founder)Former CEO of Corel Corporation, who previously served as Group President of Data Center Management at Symantec. Was also Executive VP and GM of Storage and Server Management at Veritas Software, as well as CEO and Founder of both Bigbook and Affinia.
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