Threat Analyst (MDR)

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.

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

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