Vectra AI is hiring a
Senior Security Analyst in United States

Summary

The job is for a MDR (Managed Detection and Response) Senior Security Analyst at Vectra, a leader in AI-driven threat detection and response. The role involves monitoring and analyzing security events, responding to incidents, conducting SOC operations, and assisting MDR customers. The position requires proven experience as an MDR security analyst, strong understanding of intrusion detection systems, SIEM tools, log analysis, network analysis, endpoint analysis, and threat intelligence platforms. The role also demands excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, communication skills, and a continuous learning mindset.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an MDR security analyst, SOC analyst, or similar role in a fast-paced environment
• Experience providing remote response and remediation activities within networks and on endpoints
• Strong understanding of intrusion detection systems, artificial intelligence-based attack detection and prevention, incident response methodologies, and SOC operations
• Experience with SIEM tools, log analysis, network analysis, endpoint analysis, and threat intelligence platforms
• Solid knowledge of operating systems, networking protocols, and security technologies
• Proficient in incident handling, threat hunting, and forensics
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically under pressure
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate complex security issues to non-technical stakeholders
• Continuous learning mindset to stay updated with the evolving threat landscape and emerging security technologies

Responsibilities

• Monitor security logs and alerts from various sources
• Investigate and analyze security incidents, identify root cause, and develop appropriate mitigation strategies
• Execute security response actions, including full remote remediation of endpoints
• Perform threat hunting and proactive analysis to identify potential security risks and vulnerabilities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product, engineering, and support, to resolve customer incidents or issues
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior security analysts, sharing knowledge and best practices
• Conduct health checks and architecture reviews, providing technical expertise and real-life experience in creating solutions, designs, and recommendations
• Be a strong voice 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 successful Vectra deployments

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with Vectra, SentinelOne, Microsoft Defender, or CrowdStrike
• Coding experience in Bash, Python, or Powershell
• Open-source development

Benefits

• Competitive base pay, incentive plan eligibility, and participation in the employee equity plan (stock options)
• Health care insurance
• Income protection / life insurance
• Access to retirement savings plans
• Behavioral & emotional wellness services
• Generous time away from work
• A comprehensive employee recognition program