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Threat Analyst- Team Lead

Sophosindia, India

13 hours ago

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Role Summary

Sophos is seeking an experienced and motivated Security Operations Manager to support its Managed Detection and Response (MDR) customers. The successful candidate will be responsible for the operational management and effectiveness of the Security Operations Center and its personnel. This involves overseeing the day-to-day security operations and ensuring the strategic and operational mission of the MDR Team is fulfilled.

What you will do

Maintain supervision over operational tasks and provide day-to-day oversight for threat analysts
Oversee analysts in their investigation and response
Activities when security incidents arise to determine possible root cause and resolution
Effectively communicate information to stakeholders of all levels
Demonstrate experience in network and host-based intrusion analysis, incident response processes and procedures, digital forensics and / or handling malware
Acting as a lead throughout incident scenarios and provide subject matter expertise in cybersecurity incident response
Successfully executing incident handling procedures as well as direct response to cyber security incidents
Maintaining current knowledge and recognition of attacker tools, tactics, and procedures to produce indicators of compromise (IOCs) that can be utilized during active and future investigations
Assessing cyber threat intelligence / open source intelligence and operationalizing that information
Demonstrating real-world, hands-on experience dealing with sophisticated malware and dynamic cyber threat actors
Identifying current and emerging threats and application of such research

What you will bring

7+ years of experience within a cybersecurity environment with some experience in a leadership role is required

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

Threat hunting and threat intelligence experience

Knowledge of common adversary tactics and techniques, , obfuscation, persistence, defense evasion, etc.

Knowledge of Mitre ATT&CK framework

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 ( XP, Windows 7, 2003, 2008, OS X)

Fundamental understanding of network traffic analysis including TCP / IP, routing, switching, protocols, etc.

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Annual charity and fundraising initiatives and volunteer days for employees to support local communities

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Global wellbeing days for employees to relax and recharge

Monthly wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and wellbeing

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