MDR Associate Analyst (Night Shift) - Remote, Ireland

Malwarebytes; United States; Remote; USD 52,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Referral bonus

Wellness programs

Time off policy

Mission impact

Job summary

ThreatDown is seeking a motivated MDR Associate Analyst to defend customers by detecting, containing, and remediating advanced threats. You will focus on real-time incident detection, validation, remediation, and reporting within a collaborative SOC team.

The role requires curiosity, strong research capabilities, and a proactive approach to evolving cyber threats and technologies. Work schedule is Monday–Friday, 5PM–1AM, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities to impact security posture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 2+ years of related cybersecurity experience.
• Ability to gather and analyze information in a methodical and efficient manner.
• Willingness to work in a 5PM–1AM shift and support on-call activities.

Responsibilities

• Support 24/7/365 Managed Detection and Response efforts.
• Monitor and analyze log data and alerts in real-time; escalate and report validated incidents.
• Investigate and validate alerts and advise customers on remediation actions.
• Prepare incident reporting and provide peer review for reports.
• Manage and track customer issues and requests; identify process improvements.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Self-directed

Confidentiality

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, CS, or related

2+ years of related experience

Tools

Windows

MacOS

Linux

Networking fundamentals

Job description

ThreatDown is looking for..

We want somebody with a real passion for defending the cyberworld. You'll be part of a team providing professional cybersecurity services for ThreatDown customers, helping to defend and remediate against all manner of cyber threats. It's more than a job, it's a mission.

ThreatDown MDR Associate Analysts detect, contain, and remediate advanced threats to protect our customers. You will be primarily focused on real-time incident detection, validation, remediation, and reporting. To succeed in this role, you must demonstrate strong curiosity, advanced research capabilities and a proactive commitment to staying current with evolving cybersecurity threats and technologies.

Compensation

55,000 Euro

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday (5PM - 1AM)

What You Will Do:

• Support 24/7/365 Managed Detection and Response efforts:
• • Monitor and analyze log data and/or alerts generated by ThreatDown security technologies in real-time; escalated and report validated security incidents to our customers.
  • Investigate and validate alerts.
  • Handle incidents as defined in playbooks and standard operating procedures and advise our customers on remediation actions.
  • Escalate difficult or complex issues to more experienced staff, as appropriate.
  • Prepare incident reporting for customers outlining the threat, its characteristics, and possible remediation activities.
  • Provide peer review for incident reporting.
• Manage and track customer issues and requests.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Handle situations in a productive and professional manner.
• Support the development of the SOC through project work.

Skills You'll Need to Have:

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) required in Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Information Security, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline (or 2+ years of related experience).

• Ability to gather and analyze information in a methodical and efficient manner, develop a clear understanding of ongoing activity, and make sound, evidence-based decisions.

• Ability to be self-directed, taking initiative and executing tasks independently.

• Some knowledge of Windows, MacOS and Linux environments.

• Understanding of IP networking, IT security and network security fundamentals.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and collaborative attitude.

• Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment with a high level of analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Customer service and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive data.

Nice to Have Skills:

• Familiarity with standard productivity software and communication tools including word processing applications, e-mail, Slack, Discord, Zoom, etc.
• Relevant industry certifications such as CompTIA Security+, EC-Council CSA, CySA+, ISC2 CC, etc.

Perks & Benefit:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage

• Employee Referral Bonus Program

• Wellness programs

• Comprehensive Time Off policy

• An opportunity to do something great for yourself and the world!

(Benefits and Perks subject to change by country/region)