Junior Security Analyst
Morrisville, North Carolina, United States
Varonis
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Job Posting: Junior Security Analyst Job Title: MDDR Security Analyst Company: Varonis Systems, Inc. Location: Morrisville, North Carolina Overview:
Data is the #1 target of attackers, and Varonis' Managed Data Detection and Response (MDDR) customers entrust our team with the security of their data. MDDR Security Analysts are at the forefront of our data security mission – working 24x7 to monitor, triage, investigate, and escalate incidents where data is at risk and to ensure we meet operational SLAs. They will develop a deep understanding of the Varonis platform and related technologies. This role demands knowledge of security ecosystems (ex. SIEM, SOAR, ITSM, EDR, IPS/IDS, Active Directory, DNS, IAM/PAM, etc.) and enterprise security operations. Responsibilities:
Data is the #1 target of attackers, and Varonis' Managed Data Detection and Response (MDDR) customers entrust our team with the security of their data. MDDR Security Analysts are at the forefront of our data security mission – working 24x7 to monitor, triage, investigate, and escalate incidents where data is at risk and to ensure we meet operational SLAs. They will develop a deep understanding of the Varonis platform and related technologies. This role demands knowledge of security ecosystems (ex. SIEM, SOAR, ITSM, EDR, IPS/IDS, Active Directory, DNS, IAM/PAM, etc.) and enterprise security operations. Responsibilities:
- Monitor and respond to detections within the Varonis platform.
- Conduct thorough triage of Varonis detections through critical analysis and investigative methodologies.
- Validate findings and coordinate investigative and response efforts with customers and internal teams.
- Document and communicate investigative findings effectively, including tracking in CRM and related systems.
- Assist in the development, documentation, analysis, testing, and modification of Varonis’ threat detection systems, playbooks, and runbooks.
- Knowledge of common security technologies and tools including network-based (firewall and IDS), host-based (EDR and AV), data-based (DLP and DSPM), and identity-based (PAM and IAM), gained through experience or study.
- Knowledge of operational information security disciplines including alert monitoring, threat detection, incident response, security infrastructure management, and system and architecture hardening, gained through experience or study.
- Demonstrated ability to learn new skills and technologies swiftly.
- Proficiency in critical thinking and problem-solving for complex issues.
- 0-3 years of experience in cybersecurity
- Degree or certification(s) in cybersecurity and/or proven ability to execute across cyber security operations disciplines, including monitoring, detection, investigation, and incident response.
- Proven success in contributing to a team-oriented environment.
- Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral) and interpersonal skills (colleagues and customers).
- Attention to detail and the capability to deliver outcomes autonomously.
- Shifted Schedule: Sunday to Wednesday, or Wednesday to Saturday.
- 12-hour shifts with one 1-hour break and two 30-minute breaks.
- Alternates between day (9am to 9pm EST) and night (9pm to 9am EST) every two weeks.
- 6 weeks of dedicated new hire training.
- MDDR Security Analysts are expected to complete Sec+ and CySA+ training within their first year.
- Work visa sponsorship is not available.
* Salary range is an estimate based on our InfoSec / Cybersecurity Salary Index 💰
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Tags: Active Directory DNS DSPM EDR Firewalls IAM IDS Incident response IPS Monitoring SIEM SLAs SOAR Threat detection
Region:
North America
Country:
United States
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