Security Operations Centre Analyst - Tier 1 - PST / US West Coast

About Cybereason

At Cybereason, we are the champions for today’s cyber defenders, delivering future-ready attack protection that extends from the endpoint to the enterprise, to everywhere.

Our AI-driven Cybereason Defense Platform combines industry-leading detection and response (EDR and XDR), next-gen anti-virus (NGAV), and proactive threat hunting to provide context-rich analysis of every element of a malicious operation (MalOp). This empowers defenders to end cyber attacks swiftly and effectively.

We are a rapidly evolving company, committed to our core values: Daring, UbU (Be Yourself), Never Give Up, Ever Evolving, and Win As One. We seek bold, persistent individuals to join our mission and grow with us.

Position: SOC Security Analyst - Tier 1
Schedule: Sunday through Thursday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST / West Coast USA

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented SOC Security Analyst to join our 24x7 follow-the-sun Security Operations Center team in North America.  As a SOC Security Analyst, you will play a key role in identifying and mitigating cybersecurity threats in real time. You’ll continuously monitor adversary activity by analyzing data from endpoints, assessing the scope and impact of Malops (malicious operations), and helping our partners respond quickly and effectively. This role would ideally suit a highly motivated junior person, looking to get into a highly performing Global leading cyber organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous monitoring of security events during your shift. 
• Investigate and resolve security incidents within defined SLAs, providing expert triage, in-depth analysis, and timely response to customers for identified threats.
• Escalate incidents based on established Incident Criteria and escalation protocols to Senior Analysts and SOC Managers.
• Respond professionally to customer communications via email, phone, or other channels, ensuring timely resolution of inquiries and general support issues; escalate to appropriate Business Units when necessary.
  
  

Qualifications

• At least 1 year plus of experience within a similar role. 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and collaborative mindset
• Proficiency with modern operating systems: 
• Windows (required), 
• macOS and Linux (preferred)
• Solid understanding of networking concepts
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Familiarity with frameworks: Metasploit, Cobalt Strike, Atomic Red Team
• Familiarity with Sysinternals tools
• Familiarity with common malware and attack techniques (e.g., code injection, persistence, registry modification)
• Experience with malware analysis methodologies
  
  

Nice to Have:

Certifications:

Certified in foundational and intermediate cybersecurity domains through industry-recognized credentials such as CompTIA Security+, CySA+, and Network+, Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate or Cisco Certified Networking Associate.

Experience:

Hands-on experience with interactive cybersecurity platforms including TryHackMe, Hack The Box Academy, and Blue Team Labs Online (BTLO)

Undergraduate Degree

Completed an undergraduate degree in a technology-focused discipline, providing a
strong foundation in networking, operating systems, and cybersecurity fundamentals  relevant to SOC analyst responsibilities.

Compensation

Base pay: $65,000 - $75,000

The salary range listed here has been provided to comply with local regulations and represents a potential base salary range for this role. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range above or below, depending on experience and location. We look at compensation for each individual and base our offer on your unique qualifications, experience, and expected contributions. This position may also be eligible for other types of compensation in addition to base salary, such as variable bonus and/or stock bonus.

More About Cybereason 

Who we are, our culture and how we operate are reflected in our shared values. Our #Defenders are individuals with diverse skill sets and backgrounds who are driven to innovate and scale with our growing organization. We are a team that strives to learn from each other, solve challenging problems, and work collaboratively toward our goal of reversing the adversary's advantage.

Core Values:

• Win As One: The power of an individual is less than the power of a team.
• Ever Evolving: Change keeps us at the forefront, so we encourage it.
• Daring: To achieve the impossible, we must dare to be different.
• Obsessed with Customers: We believe gaining our customers’ trust is the most important part of what we do.
• Never Give Up: We are tenacious and resilient, and we never stop.
• UbU: We believe people can only unlock their full potential when they work somewhere that accepts who they are.

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