Security Analyst; 2nd OR 3rd Shift (US Remote)

Vectra® is the leader in AI-driven threat detection and response for hybrid and multi-cloud enterprises.

The Vectra Platform captures packets and logs across network, public cloud, SaaS, and identity by applying patented security-led AI to surface and prioritize threats for rapid threat response. Vectra's threat detections are powered by a deep understanding of attacker methods and problem-optimized AI algorithms. Alerts uncover attacker methods in action and are correlated across customer environments to expose real attacks. Organizations around the world rely on Vectra to see and stop threats before a breach occurs. For more information, visit www.vectra.ai.

*Location: US-Remote

This position works on a 4x10 2nd or 3rd shift schedule

As a Security Analyst, you will join Vectra's Managed Detection Response team and use your knowledge of attack and penetration techniques to analyze and interpret real and persistent threats against our customers, piece together indicators of an attack to enumerate the kill-chain, and explain the observed threats in a meaningful and actionable way to both prospects and customers.

A successful candidate will have sound technical experience and skills as well as strong interpersonal, communication, and project management skills. You will resolve complex cyber security challenges and help customers distinguish benign from malicious network and host behavior, empowering them to get ahead of their threats. Leveraging our cloud data and advanced machine learning models, you will apply your experience in responding to threats in real-world networks.

Responsibilities 

• Actively monitor customer environments to identify blind spots in customer network security architecture, provide expert guidance on remediation
• Be a strong advocate for your customers across business to identify new detection models, identify new product features, build content for both internal and external customer knowledge bases, and ensure that successful Vectra deployments.
• Analyze threats, piece together exploitation trails, and study lateral movements of attackers within customer networks
• Clearly explain to your analysis, conclusions, recommendations, and remediation steps
• Provide an attackers’ perspective to the evidence presented by the clients’ products and educate customers to the technical nature of the threat
• Drive high levels of customer satisfaction
• Travel expected 0-5%

Requirements

• 2+ years work experience in a relevant technical internal role and/or working with broad cross-functional teams
• 2+ years of professional practical cybersecurity experience
• Good understanding of security product lines (firewalls, sandboxing, SIEM, EDR, forensics-type platforms)
• Familiarity/experience with incident response, including host remediation
• Understanding of Cloud architecture for AWS and/or Azure
• Proficiency with packet capture tools and log analytics
• Proficiency with EDR tools
• Must be comfortable presenting and explaining technology to people with less technical knowledge
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and writing skills

Desirable

• Coding experience in Bash, Python, or Powershell
• Open-source development
• Non-English language speaking - Bilingual proficiency or Full professional proficiency

Our competitive total rewards package includes cash compensation within the range provided below. Actual pay for this position may vary based on the hired candidate’s location, experience and relevant incumbent pay position.  Vectra Total Rewards$100,000—$145,000 USD

Vectra provides a comprehensive total rewards package that supports the financial, physical, mental and overall health of our employees and their families. Compensation includes competitive base pay, incentive plan eligibility, and participation in the employee equity plan (stock options). Specific benefits offered varies by location, but commonly include health care insurance, income protection / life insurance, access to retirement savings plans, behavioral & emotional wellness services, generous time away from work, and a comprehensive employee recognition program.

Vectra is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.