Security Monitoring Analyst

Summary

Job description

In this role youll help shape and evolve ESETs security services and technologies especially in the areas of threat hunting incident response and EDR/XDR detection capabilities. Youll work with cutting-edge tools and collaborate with some of the best minds in the field.

As our team evolves this role may expand to include leadership responsibilities with the opportunity to lead and mentor a team of Security Monitoring Analysts.

Functional Responsibilities and Duties

• Monitor and analyze global security threats and identify relevant events requiring attention.

• Formulate hypotheses and conduct threat hunting activities across assigned environments or on a global scale.

• Investigate security incidents map attack paths and identify root causes.

• Participate in global incident response cases (e.g. MDR customers research-related cases).

• Communicate findings and recommendations to internal teams and customers.

• Contribute to the enhancement of methodologies processes and infrastructure supporting the delivery of security services.

• Prepare guidance and methodologies for MDR teams.

• Participate in research of real-world attack techniques and help design detection logic for global EDR/XDR platforms.

• Collaborate with Threat Research and Malware Analysis teams.

• Continuously learn and share knowledge with the team.

• 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.

Experience & Knowledge

• Experience with EDR/XDR and/or SIEM platforms.

• Background in threat hunting and incident response.

• Experience as a SOC security analyst (or in a similar role outside of a SOC) where the primary responsibility involved operating and evaluating outputs from security monitoring systems to identify and report potential threats is a strong advantage.

• Familiarity with forensic analysis penetration testing or red teaming is an advantage.

• Solid understanding of the inner workings of Windows and Linux operating systems (processes registry file systems services etc.).

• Good understanding of networking technologies and principles (IP ports protocols etc.).

• Basic scripting knowledge (PowerShell Bash Python etc.) is a plus.

• Awareness of current trends and techniques in cybersecurity.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.

• Proactive curious and eager to innovate.

• Ability to communicate clearly and work collaboratively.

Education & Certifications

• Degree in IT or cybersecurity-related field is an advantage.

• Certifications such as CEH GCIH or similar are considered an advantage..

Languages

• English: Upper-intermediate (B2) or higher.

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Benefits

Health & well-being

• EAP
• Pension saving
• Extra vacation days
• Sick day
• Leasure time allowance
• Language courses

Family

• Marriage allowance
• Childbirth allowance
• Health day
• Family day
• Maternity allowance

Office

• Refreshments in the office (fruits soft drinks)
• Meal voucher
• Chill out zone
• Christmas party
• Transport allowance

Other

• Loyalty program
• Christmas present
• Teambuilding
• St. Nicholas presents
• Referral program

Primary location

Additional locations

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