About the Position

Threat Analyst

India

Remote

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 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.

Responsibilities

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 clients through threat neutralization
Interact with clients via various mediums
Actively research recent Indicators of Compromise/Attack, exploits, and vulnerabilities
Obtain metrics for reporting on threat trends, intelligence analysis, and situational awareness

Requirements

Bachelor's 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

Skills

Required:
- 5+ 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
- Knowledge of common adversary tactics and techniques, e.g., obfuscation, persistence, defense evasion, etc.
- Working knowledge of incident response procedures
- Experience with SQL query construction preferred
- 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
- 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
- Threat hunting experience preferred
- Innovative mindset
Nice to Have:
- Knowledge of Mitre ATT&CK framework
- Experience with OSQuery
- Advanced Cyber Security certifications
- Experience with threat intelligence

We Offer

Remote-first working model
Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks
Annual charity and fundraising initiatives and volunteer days
Global employee sustainability initiatives
Global fitness and trivia competitions
Global wellbeing days
Monthly wellbeing webinars and training

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.

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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