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Associate Detection & Response Analyst - MDR

Rapid7 · Remote (US) · Remote

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About Rapid7

Outpace attackers with the only endpoint to cloud, unified cybersecurity platform. Build business resilience with expert-led 24/7 MDR. Backed by Menlo.

About the role

As an Associate SOC Analyst you will be responsible for reviewing alert data to identify malicious activity in customer environments. You will be empowered to steer investigations which include everything from evidence acquisition and analysis to figuring out how the intrusion began to identifying any malicious or unexpected activity related to the event. Specifically, your focus will be to:

What they're looking for

  • Bring 1-2 years of experience in a cybersecurity-related position, with dedicated SOC or SIEM analysis experience preferred
  • Demonstrate strong knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems alongside core security concepts such as lateral movement, privilege escalation, persistence, and command and control
  • Show practical hands-on experience participating and succeeding in cybersecurity challenges such as CTFs, HTB, Rastalabs, or Pentesting with Kali Labs
  • Utilize scripting and coding ability to automate tasks, analyze data, and solve complex technical problems
  • Bring a creative approach to critical problem-solving with an insatiable curiosity to learn and grow within a dedicated security role
  • Prioritize customer success by putting client needs at the forefront of technical recommendations and investigative reporting
More about this role

We are seeking someone with a passion for cyber security to join us in Melbourne. As a SOC Analyst with Rapid7 you will work with Rapid7’s advanced tools to investigate and triage high priority security events.

Rapid7’s SOC are responsible for our APAC customers as part of our global 24/7 managed services. As an experienced SOC analyst you will have the opportunity to impact this team while building your career and expertise with a globally recognised cyber security company.

Rapid7 Managed Detection and Response (MDR) is built from the ground up to bring motivated and passionate security talent face to face with emerging threats, practical challenges, and evil at scale.

Our MDR service uses an impact-driven mindset to focus efforts on effective solutions, encouraging personal and technical innovation within the SOC. MDR provides 24/7/365 monitoring, threat hunting, incident response, and more with a focus on endpoint detection and behavioral intelligence.

As an Associate SOC Analyst you will be responsible for reviewing alert data to identify malicious activity in customer environments. You will be empowered to steer investigations which include everything from evidence...

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