Threat Intelligence Specialist

1 day ago


Australia Sophos Group Full time
About Sophos

Sophos is a global leader in advanced security solutions, dedicated to defeating cyberattacks and protecting organizations worldwide. With a broad portfolio of endpoint, network, email, and cloud security technologies, Sophos defends against active adversaries, ransomware, phishing, malware, and more.

Role Summary

As a Threat Analyst - Tier I on our Managed Detection and Response (MDR) team, you will provide best-in-class monitoring, detection, and response services to proactively defend customer environments. You will work alongside a team of cyber threat hunters, incident response analysts, engineers, and ethical hackers.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct threat hunting to identify potential threats throughout the MDR customer base
  • Guide and advise on investigation handling
  • Provide detection and response to security events and cyber-threats
  • Conduct security log management and monitoring
  • Maintain information security metrics
  • Create cases, track, and follow up with clients through threat neutralization
  • Interact with clients via various mediums
  • Participate in Security Operations process improvement and creation
  • Collaborate and assist core security and threat response teams
  • Obtain metrics for reporting on threat trends, intelligence analysis, and situational awareness
  • Actively research recent Indicators of Compromise/Attack, exploits, and vulnerabilities
Requirements
  • 1+ 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
  • Experience with threat hunting
  • Experience administering and supporting Windows OS (both workstations and server) and one of the following: Apple or Linux-based operating systems (RedHat, Debian, Ubuntu, OS X)
  • Knowledge of common adversary tactics and techniques
  • Fundamental understanding of network traffic analysis including TCP/IP, routing, switching, protocols, etc.
  • Strong understanding of Windows event log analysis
  • Working knowledge of incident response procedures
  • Excellent troubleshooting and analytical thinking skills
  • Must be able to thrive within a team environment as well as on an individual basis
  • Customer service-oriented with strong documentation and communication 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
  • Innovative mindset and driven to contribute to a team providing a best-in-class cybersecurity service
  • Bachelors in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; or relevant commensurate work experience
Desirable Skills
  • Knowledge of Mitre ATT&CK framework
  • Experience with enterprise information security data management - SIEM experience
  • Experience with SQL query construction
  • Experience with OSQuery Programming and scripting skills - proficient knowledge of Powershell
  • Advanced Cyber Security certifications

Sophos operates a remote-first working model, making remote work the primary option for most employees. Our people innovate and create, all of which are accompanied by a great sense of fun and team spirit.

We're proud of the diverse and inclusive environment we have at Sophos. 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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