Threat Analyst 2 – German Speaking

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Romania.

📋 Description

• Analyze and investigate logs and security-related incidents utilizing Sophos tools.

• Manage escalations from Tier I Threat Analysts by providing guidance and advice on investigation processes.

• Train and onboard new Threat Analysts.

• Create cases, monitor progress, and follow up with clients during threat neutralization.

• Effectively communicate and document findings to various customer audiences, including both technical and executive teams.

• Engage with customers until issues are resolved and foster continuous improvement by delivering detailed recommendations to reduce risks in customer environments.

• Acknowledge and fulfill incoming customer requests while interacting through various channels (Email, Phone, Ticket).

• Collaborate with core security and threat response teams to enhance overall effectiveness.

• Proactively research emerging Indicators of Compromise/Attack, as well as exploits and vulnerabilities.

• Conduct threat hunting activities to uncover potential threats across the MDR customer base.

• Contribute to the enhancement and establishment of Security Operations processes.

• Gather metrics for reporting on threat trends, intelligence analysis, and situational awareness.

⛳️ Requirements

• Fluent professional working proficiency in both German and English is essential.

• Availability to work outside standard business hours, including weekends and holidays, as our MDR service operates 24x7x365 (standard hours apply).

• Minimum of 2 years experience in a SOC environment or a computer security team within an IT context.

• Required experience in endpoint and network security, including IDS, IPS, EDR, ATP, and malware defenses and monitoring.

• Proven experience in threat hunting.

• Competence in administering and supporting Windows OS (workstations and servers) and one of the following: Apple or Linux-based operating systems (RedHat, Debian, Ubuntu, OS X).

• Familiarity with common adversary tactics and techniques such as obfuscation, persistence, and defense evasion.

• Basic understanding of network traffic analysis, including TCP/IP, routing, switching, and protocols.

• Strong knowledge of Windows event log analysis.

• Working knowledge of incident response procedures.

• Passionate about information technology and cybersecurity.

• Naturally curious with the ability to quickly acquire new skills.

• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical capabilities, with a demonstrated capacity for creative problem-solving.

• Customer service-oriented with strong written and verbal communication abilities.

• Ability to excel in both team settings and independent work.

• Innovative mindset, driven to enhance a team delivering top-tier cybersecurity services.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; or relevant equivalent work experience.

🏝️ Benefits

• Our culture emphasizes innovation and creativity, accompanied by a strong sense of fun and team spirit.

• Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks that foster community building while providing education and advocacy.

• Annual charity and fundraising initiatives, along with volunteer days for employees to support local communities.

• Global initiatives focused on employee sustainability to minimize our environmental impact.

• Engaging global fitness and trivia competitions to keep both body and mind active.

• Designated global wellbeing days for employees to relax and recharge.

• Monthly wellbeing webinars and training sessions aimed at promoting employee health and wellness.