Threat Analyst 2

Sophos; United States; Remote; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sophos is seeking an MDR Threat Analyst to monitor enterprise environments, analyze logs, and coordinate response activities. You will work with a team to detect, investigate, and neutralize cyber threats while supporting clients through case creation and reporting.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years in a SOC, endpoint and network security experience, and familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK. The role is remote across Australia, with a 24x7x365 support window and strong emphasis on collaboration and

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in a SOC environment or computer security team
• Endpoint and network security experience; IDS/IPS/EDR/ATP and malware defenses
• MITRE ATT&CK knowledge preferred
• Experience with incident response procedures
• Experience with SQL query construction preferred
• OSQuery experience is a plus
• Strong documentation and communication skills
• Willingness to work outside standard business hours (24x7x365)

Responsibilities

• Handle escalations from level I Threat Analysts and guide investigations
• On-board and train new Threat Analysts
• Participate in security operations process improvement
• Provide detection and response to security events and threats
• Conduct security log management and monitoring
• Maintain information security metrics
• Create MDR service-related reports
• Create cases for clients
• Track client threat neutralization progress
• Interact with clients via multiple mediums
• Research recent Indicators or Compromise/Attack and vulnerabilities
• Provide metrics for threat trends and situational awareness

Skills

SOC experience

Threat hunting

Incident response

MITRE ATT&CK knowledge

Windows event log analysis

Documentation and communication

Teamwork and collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT / CS or related field

Tools

SQL query construction

OSQuery

PowerShell

Python

KQL

Windows OS administration

Linux/Unix knowledge

Job description

As an MDR Threat Analyst, you will work with enterprise systems, log analysis systems, and endpoint collection systems to facilitate the investigation, identification and neutralization of cyber threats. You will work alongside and contribute to a team of analysts with the objective of providing best in class monitoring, detection and response services.

What You Will Do

• Handle escalations from level I Threat Analysts - guide / advise on investigation handling
• On-board and train new Threat Analysts
• Participate in Security Operations process improvement and creation
• Provide detection and response to security events and cyber-threats
• Conduct security log management and monitoring
• Maintain information security metrics
• Provide assistance to core security and threat response teams
• Create MDR service-related reports
• Create cases for clients
• Track and follow up with client through threat neutralization
• Interact with clients via various mediums
• Actively research recent Indicators or Compromise/Attack, exploits and vulnerabilities
• Obtain metrics for reporting on threat trends, intelligence analysis and situational awareness

What You Will Bring

• 2-4 years of experience working in a SOC environment or computer security team in an IT environment
• 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
• Experience with scripting languages such as KQL, PowerShell, or Python
• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical thinking skills
• Strong documentation and communication skills
• Advanced Cyber Security certifications preferred but not required
• Bachelors in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field; or relevant commensurate work experience
• Willingness to work outside of standard business hours including weekends and holidays – our Managed Detection and Response is a 24X7X365 service
• Must be able to thrive within a team environment as well as on an individual basis

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What does remote mean at Sophos?

Sophos supports flexible ways of working, with many roles offered remotely and others working in a hybrid model. For remote roles, you may work remotely within the location specified in the job posting. Candidates must reside in and be authorized to work in that location. Our teams collaborate across locations and time zones, using technology to stay connected and deliver results.

Our Commitment To You

Sophos welcomes applicants with diverse experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. We believe great ideas come from different ways of thinking, and we are committed to building a workplace where people can contribute, grow, and succeed.

We evaluate all candidates based on job-related skills, qualifications, and experience, and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities consistent with applicable laws and regulations.

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