Cyber Defense Analyst, Mandiant, Google Cloud
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Remote locations: Colorado, USA; United States.
Minimum qualifications:
- 3 years of experience in SOC analyst, malware research, threat hunting, or similar roles, working with EDR and SIEM technologies.
- 2 years of experience with networking, including TCP/IP protocols and network topology.
- 1 year of experience leading incident response activities.
Preferred qualifications:
- Certification in one or more of the following: CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Network+, ISC2 (CISSP), SANS-GIAC certification (GSEC, GCIH, GCED, GCFA, GCIA, GNFA, GPEN, GWAPT), CISCO (CCNA), EC-Council (CEH, LPT).
- Knowledge of scripting languages (i.e., PowerShell and Python).
- Understanding of operating systems, including Windows and Linux.
- Understanding of security controls for common platforms and devices, including Windows, Linux and network equipment.
- Ability to simplify and communicate complex ideas.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
About the job
As a Cyber Defense Analyst, you will be responsible for enabling efficient and accurate incident response activities and daily tasks within a Cyber Defense Center (CDC). You will collaborate with multiple cross-functional teams like Mandiant Architects, Mandiant Engineers, Client Information Technology (IT) resources, and other business resource owners, to define requirements and deliver recommendations focused on incident response activities to support the client's CDC. In addition, you will be responsible for the analysis, response, containment, remediation, and long-term improvement of a client's Security Operation Center (SOC) in order to maintain and transform incident detection and response capabilities.
In this role, you will work as a member of a technical team in a rapidly changing environment, administer a variety of information security technologies, learn new emerging technologies, and be passionate about protecting customer data and corporate assets from the diverse threats facing multiple industries.
Part of Google Cloud, Mandiant is a recognized leader in dynamic cyber defense, threat intelligence and incident response services. By scaling decades of frontline experience, Mandiant helps organizations to be confident in their readiness to defend against and respond to cyber threats.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $105,000-$154,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
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Responsibilities
- Identify challenges in customer Cyber Defense Centers and formulate strategies for improvement, plan implementation of improvements, and execute/oversee plans to completion.
- Conduct real-time analysis using SIEM, Endpoint, and Network based technologies with a focus on identifying security events and false positives.
- Advise on CDC, CSIRT, and SOC Management activities.
- Research and leverage cybersecurity intelligence sources, attacker techniques, containment methodologies, and remediation processes to improve Security Operation Center (SOC) incident detection and response capabilities.
- Engage and collaborate with client stakeholders and other groups within the customer environment to drive resolution for security issues.
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