[Hiring] Security Operations Analyst II @Rapid7

Role Description

As a Security Operations Analyst, you will play a critical role in enhancing our security posture and elevating customer confidence in Rapid7 products and services. Operating within a highly engaged, collaborative environment, you will build and implement complex, cross-functional initiatives that secure our business, employees, and customers.

About the Role

Your primary responsibility will be to review alert data to pinpoint malicious activity within the Rapid7 environment. Specifically, your focus will be to:

• Lead and drive investigations spanning evidence collection, analysis, intrusion vector determination, and malicious activity identification.
• Create detailed Incident Reports documenting technical analysis, findings, and recommended remediation steps.
• Conduct rotational threat hunting activities to proactively uncover unknown threats.
• Assist in Incident Response engagements by analyzing forensic artifacts to track threat actor movements.
• Provide high-quality threat detection services to secure the organization.
• Research current attack methodologies to enhance threat detection capabilities.
• Offer continuous technical feedback to Rapid7 product development teams.

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving ability, critical thinking skills, and technical ingenuity to drive efficient incident investigations.
• Familiarity with Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems.
• Hands-on experience using SIEM tools, such as the Rapid7 command platform or Splunk.
• Experience in core Security Operations Center functions, including incident response, threat hunting, and forensic investigations.
• Ability to identify areas for process improvement and successfully execute sustainable solutions.
• Efficient decision-making during investigations that resolve security challenges and enable momentum.
• Accountability by taking full ownership of incident analyses, findings, and remediation tracking.
• Cross-functional collaboration by partnering across security teams and product developers to elevate security capabilities.
• Embodying core values to foster a culture of excellence that drives meaningful impact and collective success.

Company Description

At Rapid7, our vision is to create a secure digital world for our customers, our industry, and our communities. We do this by harnessing our collective expertise and passion to challenge what’s possible and drive extraordinary impact. We’re building a dynamic and collaborative workplace where new ideas are welcome.

• Protecting 11,500+ customers against bad actors and threats.
• Continuing to push the envelope in cybersecurity for the past 20 years.
• Committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.