Triage Security Analyst (m/f/d)

At Arctic Wolf, we're not just navigating the cybersecurity landscape - we're redefining it. Our global team of dedicated Pack members is driving innovation and setting new industry standards every day. Our impact speaks for itself: we've earned recognition on the Forbes Cloud 100, CNBC Disruptor 50, Fortune Future 50, and Fortune Cyber 60 lists, and we recently took home the 2024 CRN Products of the Year award. We’re proud to be named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Managed Detection and Response Services and earning a Customers' Choice distinction from Gartner Peer Insights. Our Aurora Platform also received CRN’s Products of the Year award in the inaugural Security Operations Platform category. Join a company that’s not only leading, but also shaping, the future of security operations.

Position Overview and Objective

First level Security Operations Center role, supporting our security services around the world. The ITA is an internal triage analyst who assesses inbound security data and communications, dealing with straightforward tasks and escalating to our Security Engineers as needed. This role also leverages network troubleshooting skills to assist customers in finding resolutions to their technical issues.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

• Leverage IT infrastructure and networking knowledge and skills to independently identify security incidents. Seek assistance from peers if required.
• Review customer alerting configurations to ensure that the system is operating effectively. Independently change or customize suppressions based on identified customer needs.
• Resolve any issues by leveraging own knowledge and/or documented procedures and playbooks.
• Investigate end-point agent installation and operational issues.
• Troubleshoot and resolve operational health of sensors and scanners in customer environments. Resolve cloud sensor configuration and communication issues.
• Triage customer requests, apply playbook driven solutions, and initiate potential incident investigations through assignment to security engineers. Provide recommendation to improve procedures and processes based on knowledge and experiences with autonomy. Revise playbook solutions as needed based on findings. Independently interpret and diagnose complex issues in order to identify solutions.
• Interact with a variety of different people and personalities with effective dispatch of both security and communication triage events to the correct persons in a timely manner.
• Understand the processes and systems Arctic Wolf uses in order to adequately handle customer requests. Continuously drive to learn new aspects of the security business.
• Identify opportunities to improve runbooks required to aid in expanding the knowledge of the team.
• Mentor new Triage team members as needed on process or to resolve issues using  own knowledge.

You will be required to attend trainings, seminars, or webinars relevant to job role to enhance current knowledge base and skill set in order to improve job performance and efficiency. 

Key Skills

• Security basics
• Malware knowledge
• Network Routing and Switching knowledge
• Virtual environment experience with VMware or Hyper-V
• Firewalls and IDS/IPS
• Linux, Windows, Mac operating systems
• Windows and Active Directory
• Cloud technologies including AWS, Azure
• MCSE or Active Directory MCP certificates an asset

Minimum Qualifications

Currently enrolled in (or recently completed) a BSc degree in Computer Science or College program in a Cybersecurity discipline OR 2 years in the IT industry.

Demonstrated passion in networking or cybersecurity.

Customer-facing experience in any fashion.

Environment and Physical Demands

Work is primarily sedentary in nature and can be executed sitting or standing positions in an office environment.

Requires ability to utilize technology related to using a keyboard, verbal communication, and work with device screens which require visual acuity.

If located in a company office, often requires the mobility to physically navigate the space.

In the event of business travel, mobility sufficient to utilize public and private transport and navigate to essential locations.

May include moving or lifting of 25 pounds or less (e.g., office chair, reams of paper). 

Exemption Status to be reviewed by Legal

Exempt

Security Requirements

Conducts duties and responsibilities in accordance with AWN’s Information Security policies, standards, processes, and controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of AWN business information. 

Each successful candidate will be required to pass a criminal background check and an employment verification as a condition of employment. 

At Arctic Wolf, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that thrives on diversity of thought, background, and culture. This is reflected in our multiple awards, including Top Workplace USA (2021-2024), Best Places to Work – USA (2021-2024), Great Place to Work – Canada (2021-2024), Great Place to Work – UK (2024), and Kununu Top Company – Germany (2024). Our commitment to bold growth and shaping the future of security operations is matched by our dedication to customer satisfaction, with over 7,000 customers worldwide and more than 2,000 channel partners globally. As we continue to expand globally and enhance our technology, Arctic Wolf remains the most trusted name in the industry.Our ValuesArctic Wolf recognizes that success comes from delighting our customers, so we work together to ensure that happens every day. We believe in diversity and inclusion, and truly value the unique qualities and unique perspectives all employees bring to the organization. And we appreciate that—by protecting people’s and organizations’ sensitive data and seeking to end cyber risk— we get to work in an industry that is fundamental to the greater good. We celebrate unique perspectives by creating a platform for all voices to be heard through our PackUnity program. We encourage all employees to join or create a new alliance. See more about our Pack Unity here.We also believe and practice corporate responsibility, and have recently joined the Pledge 1%Movement, ensuring that we continue to give back to our community. We know that through our mission to End Cyber Risk we will continue to engage and give back to our communities.Arctic Wolf is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis forbidden under federal, provincial, or local law. Arctic Wolf is committed to fostering a welcoming, accessible, respectful, and inclusive environment ensuring equal access and participation for people with disabilities. As such, we strive to make our entire employee experience as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for candidates and employees with disabilities and/or other specific needs where possible. Please let us know if you require any accommodations by emailing recruiting@arcticwolf.com.