Threat Analyst 3

Sophos; Oxford; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first

Job summary

Sophos, a global cybersecurity leader, seeks a Threat Analyst for the Managed Threat Response team in Canada. You will monitor, detect and respond to threats, working with threat hunters, incident responders, engineers, and ethical hackers. The role demands log analysis, proactive threat hunting, and collaboration with multiple security teams.

Shift: 8AM - 5PM EST. Base salary ranges from CAD 74,000 to CAD 123,000 plus bonus eligibility and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years of experience in a SOC or security operations role.
• Experience with threat hunting and with endpoint and network security monitoring.
• Experience administering Windows OS (workstations/servers) and macOS/Linux.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and analyze logs and security events via Sophos tooling.
• Identify and respond to cyber threats within customer environments.
• Document findings for technical and executive audiences.
• Drive continuous improvement with detailed risk-reduction recommendations.
• Collaborate with core security and threat response teams.
• Research emerging IOCs/attacks and operationalise findings.

Skills

Threat hunting

Endpoint security

Network security monitoring

Windows OS administration

macOS/Linux knowledge

MITRE ATT&CK knowledge

Incident response

Analytical thinking

Customer communication

Tools

SQL

OSQuery

SIEM

Sophos tooling

Job description

About Us

Sophos is a cybersecurity leader defending 600,000 organizations globally with an AI-driven platform and expert‑led services. Sophos meets organizations wherever they are in their security maturity and grows with them to defeat cyberattacks. Its solutions combine machine learning, automation, and real‑time threat intelligence with frontline human expertise from Sophos X‑Ops to deliver advanced, 24/7 threat monitoring, detection, and response.

Sophos offers industry‑leading managed detection and response (MDR) alongside a comprehensive portfolio of cybersecurity technologies — including endpoint, network, email, and cloud security, extended detection and response (XDR), identity threat detection and response (ITDR), and next‑gen SIEM. Together with expert advisory services, these capabilities help organizations proactively reduce risk and respond faster, with the visibility and scalability needed to stay ahead of evolving threats.

Sophos goes to market with a global partner ecosystem, including Managed Service Providers (MSPs), Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs), resellers and distributors, marketplace integrations, and cyber risk partners, giving organizations the flexibility to choose trusted relationships when securing their business. Sophos is headquartered in Oxford, U.K. More information is available at www.sophos.com.

Role Summary

As a Threat Analyst on our Managed Threat Response (MDR) 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 neutralisation of cyber threats.

Shift: 8AM - 5PM EST

• Investigate and analyze logs and security‑related events via Sophos tooling
• Identify and respond to cyber threats occurring within customer environments
• Communicate and document findings to various customer audiences including technical and executive teams
• 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
• Actively research emerging Indicators of Compromise/Attack, exploits and vulnerabilities with the intent of operationalising findings to better protect our customers
• Willingness to work outside of standard business hours, including weekends and holidays – our MDR service is 24x7x365
• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills, with proven ability to think outside the box
• Customer service‑oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must thrive within a team environment as well as on an individual basis
• Passion for all things related to information technology and cybersecurity
• Natural curiosity and ability to learn new skills quickly
• Innovative mindset and driven to contribute to a team providing a best‑in‑class cybersecurity service
• Minimum 4+ 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 (both workstations and server) and one of the following: Apple or Linux‑based operating systems (e.g. XP, Windows 7, 2003, 2008, OS X)
• Knowledge of common adversary tactics and techniques, e.g., obfuscation, persistence, defense evasion, etc.
• Knowledge of Mitre ATT&CK framework
• Knowledge of incident response procedures
• Basic understanding of network traffic analysis including TCP/IP, routing, switching, protocols, etc.
• Basic understanding of Windows event log analysis

A plus if you have:

• Experience with SQL query construction
• Experience with OSQuery
• Experience with enterprise information security data management - SIEM experience
• Programming and scripting skills - proficient knowledge of Powershell

In Canada, the base salary for this role ranges from $74,000 to $123,000. In addition to base salary, we offer additional compensation including bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package. A candidate’s specific pay within this range will depend on a variety of factors, including job‑related skills, training, location, experience, relevant education, certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

Ready to Join Us?

At Sophos, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives to fuel innovation. Research shows that candidates sometimes hesitate to apply if they don't check every box in a job description. We challenge that notion. Your unique experiences and skills might be exactly what we need to enhance our team. Don't let a checklist hold you back –we encourage you to apply.

What's Great About Sophos?

• Sophos operates a remote‑first working model, making remote work the primary option for most employees. However, some roles may necessitate a hybrid approach. While we are a remote first organization, applicants must have legal authorization to work in the jurisdiction where the position is posted, without requiring employer sponsorship.
• 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

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 who 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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