Security Monitoring Analyst (m/f/n)

Summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic Security Analyst (m/f/n) to join our innovative Threat Defense R&D team as a Security Monitoring Analyst (m/f/n). In this role, you will actively contribute to the development of XDR platform.

Job description

This is a unique opportunity to work with state-of-the-art technologies in the ever-evolving field of computer security.

Functional Responsibilities and Duties:

Research and develop XDR detection rules, to defend against emerging threats and vulnerabilities.

Research XDR features and provide feature specifications and guidance for developer teams.

Monitor environments for potential threats, vulnerabilities, and suspicious activities.

Analyze security logs, alerts, and events to identify and respond to security incidents.

Conduct root cause analysis for identified incidents and recommend remediation strategies.

Participate in security research and innovation to advance threat defense capabilities.

Stay informed about the latest cyber threat intelligence and industry trends.

Provide guidance and training to team members on cloud security best practices.

Communicate complex security concepts to non-technical audiences effectively.

Collaborate in designing and developing Managed Detection and Response and other security monitoring services.

Perform conceptual, systemic, creative and methodological activities.

Carry out other tasks according to the instructions of the direct manager in accordance with the activities of the department and the company.

Requirements

Education in IT security field is an advantage.

Experience with security research and detection engineering is desirable.

Experience as a SOC security analyst (m/f/n), or an equivalent position (also outside the SOC) where the main full-time job was the operation and evaluation of outputs from the security monitoring systems for the purpose of identifying and reporting potential security threats is an advantage.

Experience with development of Sigma or Yara rules and Kusto, EQL, Lucene query languages are an advantage.

Experience with forensic analysis and incident response is an advantage.

Experience with penetration testing or red teaming is an advantage

Experience with at least one of the major cloud providers (Azure, AWS, GCP) is an advantage.

Experience with big data technologies such as Elasticsearch, OpenSearch or Hadoop are an advantage.

Experience with administration of Active Directory environments and Entra ID is an advantage.

IT Security certificates or other technological certificates are advantage – Windows, Unix, Network Security

Basic technical writing and report writing skills are an advantage

Good knowledge of the Windows/Linux operating system, knowledge of system tools

English - Upper intermediate (B2)

Basic wage component (brutto): from 3000 EUR

• * The final basic wage component can be increased accordingly to individual skills and experience of the selected candidate.
• * Performance bonus 2 times per year up to 10% of the basic salary paid for the evaluation period(usually 6 months).

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Benefits

Health & well-being

• •BenefitPlus
• •Healthcare (check-ups/annual programs)
• •Multisport card
• •Travel card "električenka"
• •Supplementary pension saving
• •Sick days

Family

• •Marriage allowance
• •Childbirth allowance
• •Parental contribution
• •ESET family events (Family day, St.Nicholas)

Office

• •Refreshments in the office (fruits, coffee, soft drinks)
• •Let´s get together breakfast
• •Activity room, quiet room
• •ESET events (Žranica, Christmas party..), teambuildings

Other

• •Loyalty allowance
• •Loyalty extra days off
• •Loyalty cake
• •Loyalty glass award
• •Refer a friend
• •Christmas presents
• •Discounts from external providers

Primary location

Bratislava

Additional locations

Brno, Košice, Prague, Žilina

Time type

Full time