Sophos is a worldwide leader and innovator of advanced cybersecurity solutions, including Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and incident response services and a broad portfolio of endpoint, network, email, and cloud security technologies that help organizations defeat cyberattacks. As one of the largest pure-play cybersecurity providers, Sophos defends more than 500,000 organizations and more than 100 million users globally from active adversaries, ransomware, phishing, malware, and more. Sophos’ services and products connect through its cloud-based Sophos Central management console and are powered by Sophos X-Ops, the company’s cross-domain threat intelligence unit. Sophos X-Ops intelligence optimizes the entire Sophos Adaptive Cybersecurity Ecosystem, which includes a centralized data lake that leverages a rich set of open APIs available to customers, partners, developers, and other cybersecurity and information technology vendors. Sophos provides cybersecurity-as-a-service to organizations needing fully-managed, turnkey security solutions. Customers can also manage their cybersecurity directly with Sophos’ security operations platform or use a hybrid approach by supplementing their in-house teams with Sophos’ services, including threat hunting and remediation. Sophos sells through reseller partners and managed service providers (MSPs) worldwide. Sophos is headquartered in Oxford, U.K. More information is available at www.sophos.com

About Us

Sophos is a global leader and innovator of advanced security solutions for defeating cyberattacks. The company acquired Secureworks in February 2025, bringing together two pioneers that have redefined the cybersecurity industry with their innovative, native AI-optimized services, technologies and products. Sophos is now the largest pure-play Managed Detection and Response (MDR) provider, supporting more than 28,000 organizations. In addition to MDR and other services, Sophos’ complete portfolio includes industry-leading endpoint, network, email, and cloud security that interoperate and adapt to defend through the Sophos Central platform. Secureworks provides the innovative, market-leading Taegis XDR/MDR, identity threat detection and response (ITDR), next-gen SIEM capabilities, managed risk, and a comprehensive set of advisory services. Sophos sells all these solutions through reseller partners, Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) worldwide, defending more than 600,000 organizations worldwide from phishing, ransomware, data theft, other every day and state-sponsored cybercrimes. The solutions are powered by historical and real-time threat intelligence from Sophos X-Ops and the newly added Counter Threat Unit (CTU). Sophos is headquartered in Oxford, U.K. More information is available at www.sophos.com.

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 before attacks prevail. You will work alongside and contribute to a team of cyber threat hunters, incident response analysts, engineers, and ethical hackers by using enterprise, log analysis and endpoint collection systems to facilitate investigations, identification, and neutralization of cyber threats.

What You Will Do

Monitor, investigate, and respond to alerts generated by the Sophos security stack (including EDR/XDR capabilities)

Perform end-to-end analysis on suspicious activity to assess scope, impact, and risk

Identify and respond to cyber threats across customer environments using approved playbooks and tooling

Accurately document findings, investigative steps, and outcomes in the MDR case management platform

Conduct threat hunting to identify potential threats throughout the MDR customer base

Investigate phishing emails, suspicious binaries, and behavioral anomalies

Support detection tuning by identifying recurring false positives and suggesting improvements

Stay informed on threat actor behaviors, MITRE ATT&CK techniques, and Sophos threat research updates

Proactively research emerging IOCs, active exploits, and vulnerabilities to stay ahead of evolving threats

Contribute to internal knowledge bases, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives

Participate in shift rotations and ensure timely, detailed handovers between global teams

Provide detection and response support for active security incidents

Manage case workflows: create cases, track progress, and follow up with clients until resolution

Engage with clients via email, phone, and tickets as part of case handling

Assist with developing and refining Security Operations processes, playbooks, and tooling feedback

What You Will Bring

1+ years of experience working in a Security Operations Center (SOC) or cybersecurity-focused IT role

Familiarity with endpoint and network security tools, including EDR, IDS/IPS, and malware prevention/monitoring solutions

Working knowledge of Windows operating systems (both workstation and server), with additional experience in Linux (Ubuntu, Debian, RedHat) or macOS environments

Ability to interpret and analyze Windows event logs and other telemetry data

Understanding of core network concepts including TCP/IP, protocols, routing, and traffic analysis

Practical experience investigating alerts and performing basic response actions in a real-time environment

Exposure to threat hunting methodologies and an understanding of attacker behavior and patterns

Exposure to incidents involving active threats and taking active response measures to contain the threat.

Foundational understanding of adversary tactics and techniques (e.g., persistence, privilege escalation, lateral movement, obfuscation), especially as defined in frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK

Familiarity with common incident response workflows and security operations processes

Strong analytical thinking and troubleshooting skills, with attention to detail in investigations and case documentation

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain findings to both technical and non-technical audiences

Customer-first mindset with professionalism and a focus on service excellence

Must thrive within a team environment as well as on an individual basis

Natural curiosity and willingness to learn in a fast-paced, ever-changing threat landscape

A passion for cybersecurity, continuous improvement, and staying current on threat trends

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity or related field, or equivalent practical experience

Willingness to participate in rotating weekend and holiday coverage (our MDR service is 24x7x365)

Desirable

Familiarity with the MITRE ATT&CK framework and its application in detection and response

Experience working with SIEM platforms and managing enterprise security telemetry

Ability to write and interpret SQL queries for data analysis and investigation

Experience with OSQuery and scripting skills, particularly in PowerShell

Relevant and practical cybersecurity certifications (e.g., GSEC, GCIA, GCIH, PEN-200, Security Blue Team L1, TCM Academy SOC L1, or similar)

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At Sophos, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives to fuel innovation. Research shows that candidates sometimes hesitate to apply if they don't check every box in a job description. We challenge that notion. Your unique experiences and skills might be exactly what we need to enhance our team. Don't let a checklist hold you back – we encourage you to apply.

What's Great About Sophos?

· Sophos operates a remote-first working model, making remote work the primary option for most employees. However, some roles may necessitate a hybrid approach. Please refer to the location details in our job postings for further information.

· Our people – we innovate and create, all of which are accompanied by a great sense of fun and team spirit

· Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks that build community and provide education and advocacy

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

· Global employee sustainability initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint

· Global fitness and trivia competitions to keep our bodies and minds sharp

· Global wellbeing days for employees to relax and recharge

· Monthly wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and wellbeing

Our Commitment To You

We’re proud of the diverse and inclusive environment we have at Sophos, and we’re committed to ensuring equality of opportunity. We believe that diversity, combined with excellence, builds a better Sophos, so we encourage applicants who can contribute to the diversity of our team. All applicants will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, sex, gender reassignment, marital status, race, religion or belief, color, age, military veteran status, disability, pregnancy, maternity or sexual orientation. 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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