# Associate Detection & Response Analyst - MDR at Rapid7

- Company: Rapid7
- What the company does: Outpace attackers with the only endpoint to cloud, unified cybersecurity platform. Build business resilience with expert-led 24/7 MDR. Backed by Menlo.
- Company website: https://www.rapid7.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Associate
- Location: Remote (US)
- Work setup: Remote
- Posted: 2026-08-28
- Apply by: 2026-10-14
- Apply: https://careers.rapid7.com/jobs/associate-detection-response-analyst-mdr-melbourne-australia
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/rapid7-associate-detection-and-response-analyst-mdr/

## 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