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Sophos · 3 days ago

Team Lead, Threat Analyst

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$99K/yr - $165K/yr

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Maintain supervision over operational tasks and provide oversight for threat analysts

Oversee investigation and response activities during security incidents

Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels

Demonstrate expertise in intrusion analysis, incident response, digital forensics, and malware handling

Lead incident scenarios and provide cybersecurity incident response expertise

Execute incident handling procedures and respond to cyber security incidents

Stay updated on attacker tools, tactics, and procedures to produce indicators of compromise

Assess cyber threat intelligence and operationalize information

Deal with sophisticated malware and dynamic cyber threat actors

Identify current and emerging threats and apply research findings

Qualification

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CybersecuritySecurity operations centerIncident responseEndpoint securityNetwork securityIDSIPSEDRATPMalware defensesAdversary tacticsMitre ATT&CK frameworkOSQueryWindows OSApple OSLinux OSNetwork traffic analysisTCP/IPRoutingSwitchingWindows event log analysisSIEMProgrammingScriptingPowershellInformation security data managementProblem-solvingHard-working communicationCustomer service

Required

5+ years of experience within a cybersecurity environment; experience in a leadership role is preferred

Bachelor’s in information technology, Computer Science or a related field; or relevant, commensurate work experience

Experience in a security operations center, or similar environment, and identifying indications of compromise or attack and responding to incidents

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

Knowledge of Mitre ATT&CK framework preferred

Working knowledge of incident response procedures

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

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

Innovative mindset

Preferred

Threat hunting experience preferred

Experience with SQL query construction preferred

Advanced Cyber Security certifications preferred but not required

Benefits

Bonus eligibility

Comprehensive benefits package

Company

Sophos

Glassdoor

4.0

Sophos develops network security and threat management products to protect organizations against malicious acts.

Founded in 1985

Abingdon, Oxfordshire, GBR

1,001-5,000 employees

http://www.sophos.com

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