Security Analyst

Arista Networks; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Discretionary bonuses

Equity options

Job summary

Arista Networks, based in Santa Clara, is looking for a skilled cybersecurity professional to join their Operational Security team. In this role, you will monitor security alerts, conduct incident response, and collaborate with senior analysts to enhance security protocols.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity and at least 5 years of experience in Information Security, emphasizing cloud initiatives. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement along with a competitive salary range of $103,000 to $154,000.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Information Security, with 2+ years in Cloud security.
• Strong knowledge of macOS and Windows environments.
• Familiarity with logging platforms and network protocols.
• Experience with major public cloud platforms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and elevate anomalies as needed.
• Conduct triage and classification of security incidents.
• Document findings and assist in incident response.
• Collaborate with teams to resolve security incidents.

Skills

Information Security

Cloud Security

Analytical Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Network Protocols understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

SIEM Tools

Firewall

EDR Solutions

Python

PowerShell

Job description

Job Description

Who You’ll Work With

You will join our Operational Security team, a group of dedicated professionals who serve as our organization’s initial line of defense. In this collaborative environment, you will work closely with senior analysts to monitor security alerts across our enterprise telemetry, investigate potential threats, and support critical incident response efforts. Our team thrives on shared expertise and hands‑on experience with diverse technologies to protect our infrastructure.

What You’ll Do

• Monitor security alerts from various telemetry sources (SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR) and elevate anomalies as necessary.
• Conduct initial triage, analysis, and classification of security incidents.
• Document investigative findings and assist in comprehensive incident response.
• Follow established incident response procedures and elevate to senior analysts when required.
• Gather threat intelligence to proactively enhance security monitoring capabilities.
• Create, maintain, and review internal documentation for processes and procedures.
• Implement cloud security reference architectures and guardrails rooted in Zero Trust and Least Privilege principles.
• Support vulnerability management by identifying potential security weaknesses across the enterprise.
• Conduct investigations and provide necessary triage, containment, and forensic support during cloud‑based security incidents.
• Stay informed on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and cybersecurity trends.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure timely resolution of security incidents, providing guidance and recommendations.
• Participate in project work, including proof‑of‑concepts (PoCs) for new tools and optimizations of existing technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).
• A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience within Information Security, specifically including 2 or more years dedicated to Cloud security initiatives.
• Strong foundational understanding of both macOS and Windows environments.
• Technical Skills:
• Familiarity with SIEM tools, logging platforms, firewalls, antivirus, and EDR solutions.
• Core understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS) and security architecture.
• Basic scripting knowledge (Python, PowerShell, or Bash) is a plus.
• Experience with SIEM & SOAR administration is desirable but not essential.
• Demonstrated proficiency with a minimum of two major public cloud platforms (GCP and Azure preferred; AWS and OCI are advantageous).
• Professional Skills: Strong analytical problem‑solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
• Preferred Certifications: CompTIA Security+, CySA+, BTL1, or Cloud Security certifications.
• Local/Regional candidates only.
• Local to area with a flexible hybrid working arrangement.

Additional Information

Compensation Information:

The new hire base pay for this role has a salary range of $103,000 to $154,000.

Arista offers different pay ranges based on work location, so that we can offer consistent and competitive pay appropriate to the market. The actual base pay offered will be based on a wide range of factors, including skills, qualifications, relevant experience, and work location. The pay range provided reflects base pay only and, in addition, certain roles may also be eligible for discretionary Arista bonuses and equity. Employees in sales roles are eligible to participate in Arista’s Sales Incentive Plan, which pays commissions calculated as a percentage of eligible sales. US‑based employees are also entitled to benefits including medical, dental, vision, wellbeing, tax savings, and income protection.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Arista Networks is an equal‑opportunity employer. Arista makes all hiring and employment‑related decisions in a non‑discriminatory manner without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or any other factor determined to be unlawful under applicable federal, state, or law. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.