Cybersecurity Analyst II

D-Wave (NYSE: QBTS), D-Wave is a leader in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems, software, and services. We are the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers, and the only company building both annealing and gate-model quantum computers. Our mission is to help customers realize the value of quantum, today. Our quantum computers — the world’s largest — feature QPUs with sub-second response times and can be deployed on-premises or accessed through our quantum cloud service, which offers 99.9% availability and uptime. More than 100 organizations trust D-Wave with their toughest computational challenges. With over 200 million problems submitted to our quantum systems to date, our customers apply our technology to address use cases spanning optimization, artificial intelligence, research and more. Learn more about realizing the value of quantum computing today and how we’re shaping the quantum-driven industrial and societal advancements of tomorrow: www.dwavequantum.com.

You can read more about our company and our innovations in the pages of The Wall Street Journal, Time Magazine, Fast Company, MIT Technology Review, Forbes, Inc. Magazine, Wired and across many whitepapers. 

At D-Wave, we’re helping customers realize the value of quantum computing today and are shaping the quantum-driven industrial and societal advancements of tomorrow.

About the role

We have a new opportunity for a Cybersecurity Analyst II. In this role, you will support 24/7 threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, system security, and enterprise resilience. You will report to the Vice President, Enterprise Security to conduct continuous monitoring, detection, response, and prevention while advancing automation and analytics to support secure enterprise operations.

You will work across D-Wave teams to strengthen D-Wave’s security posture through collaboration and promoting security awareness.

What you'll do

• Operate enterprise-wide detection and response capabilities leveraging SIEM, XRD, and Threat Intelligence platforms

• Enhance threat detection rules through scripting and platform configuration

• Enhance identity and access management platform’s security posture

• Enhance endpoint security posture through collaboration with end user support

• Operate Data Loss Prevention (DLP) platform

• Enhance network security posture through collaboration with technology teams

• Enhance cloud security posture through collaboration with technology teams

• Responder for incident response activations for cyber related events

• Conduct employee security awareness training as directed to elevate security posture of employees

About You

• Associates degree in cybersecurity or information technology or equivalent experience required

• Industry security certifications prefeed, but not required

• 2+ years of hands-on cyber security experience

• Experience with hands-on operation of Microsoft 365 capabilities to include security stack to secure an enterprise organization

• Experience using Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solution to monitor and response to incidents

• Experience responding as part of an incident response team

• Experience conducting ad-hoc security education as needed during interactions

• Experience troubleshooting endpoints and identities to identify and correct issues

• Defensive security mindset

A D-Waver's DNA

• We look at the future and say “why not”; we see possibilities where others see problems or routines. We show the way ahead and are committed to achieving ambitious goals.
• We practice straight talk and listen generously to each other with empathy. We value different opinions and points of views. We ensure that we connect outside as well as inside to learn from others and inspire each other.
• We hold ourselves accountable for delivering results. We make decisions & take responsibility so that we can act & support each other.
• As leaders we motivate & engage our teams to undertake beyond what they originally thought possible, by developing our teams & creating the conditions for people to grow and empower themselves through enabling & coaching.

Our Compensation Philosophy is Simple but Powerful:

We believe providing D-Wavers with company ownership, competitive pay, and a range of meaningful benefits is the start of creating a culture where people want to give the best they’ve got — not because they’re simply making money, but because they’ve fallen in love with our vision, mission, values, and team. 

During the interview process, your Recruiter will review our total rewards (base, equity, bonus, perks, benefit, culture). The final offer is determined by your proficiencies within this level.   

Inclusion: 

We celebrate diverse perspectives to drive innovation in our pursuit. Our employees range from distinguished domain experts with decades of experience in their respective fields, to bright and motivated graduates eager to make their mark. Our diverse and innovative team will make you feel appreciated, supported and empower your career growth at D-Wave.

The Fine Print: 

No 3rd party candidates will be accepted

It is D-Wave Systems Inc. policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, local law.