Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field., At least 1 year of experience with forensic tools like Encase, FTK, or open-source options., Knowledge of malware analysis and vulnerability detection., Certifications such as GREM, GCFA, GCFE, CISA, or CISSP are preferred..
Key responsibilities:
Conduct incident response and digital forensic investigations.
Analyze complex security incidents involving multiple systems and networks.
Prepare reports on incident findings and response recommendations.
Lead threat hunting projects and communicate findings with teams.
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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
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 AIoptimized services, technologies and products. Sophos is now the largest pureplay Managed Detection and Response (MDR) provider, supporting more than 28,000 organizations. In addition to MDR and other services, Sophos’ complete portfolio includes industryleading endpoint, network, email, and cloud security that interoperate and adapt to defend through the Sophos Central platform. Secureworks provides the innovative, marketleading Taegis XDRMDR, identity threat detection and response (ITDR), nextgen 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 statesponsored cybercrimes. The solutions are powered by historical and realtime threat intelligence from Sophos XOps 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
Incident Response Consultants support clients who face increasingly sophisticated security threats on a daily basis—not only by responding to incidents as they occur, but also by helping them prepare in advance for effective incident handling. For incidents ranging from smallscale to complex and largescale breaches, we assist clients by conducting technical investigations, identifying the root cause and scope of impact based on attacker behavior, and providing tailored response recommendations.
What You Will Do
Incident response and conducting digital forensic investigations
Conduct technical investigation of complex incidents involving multiple hosts and extensive networks by collecting and analyzing traildata and reviewing the findings by other consultants.
Prepare reports on incident findings and recommended responses and present at debriefing sessions
Communicate technical issues with the Threat Intelligence team (Counter Threat Unit CTU) and Technical Testing team
Instructor of technical handson training
Participate and lead Threat Hunting projects against targeted attacks
What You Will Bring
At least 1 year experience with Encase, FTK, XWays, FResponse, Volatility, or one or more open source forensic tool(s)
Experience in malware analysis
Understanding of vulnerabilities and the tools to detect and analyze them
Bachelor of Science degree in computer science, computer engineering, electronics, or related technical field, or equivalent work experience
Experience with operating system administration (Microsoft WindowsLinux)
Understanding of attacker motivation and the techniques, strategies, and procedures used by attackers
Understanding of one or more of the following: ISO 270012, FISMA, PCI, HITRUST, NIST 800series, CoBIT, PCI
Experience reporting to department heads and management and reporting technical content tailored to customer contact profiles of varying technical levels and organizational roles
At least one certification in GREM, GCFA, GCFE, CISA or CISSP
Communication in English
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Whats Great About Sophos?
· Sophos operates a remotefirst 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
· Employeeled 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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