Detection & Response Analyst
Detection & Response Analyst
The Rapid7 MDR SOC team is composed of numerous herds of moose in the US, EMEA, and APAC regions who work together to defend our global customers around-the-clock by quickly identifying and responding to threats. Our vision is to achieve real-time detection and response to every attack, every time.
About the Team
Rapid7 Managed Detection and Response (MDR) is built from the ground up to bring motivated and the 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 Security Operations Center (SOC). MDR provides 24/7/365 monitoring, threat hunting, incident response, and more with a focus on endpoint detection and behavioral intelligence.
About the Role
Rapid7 is looking for Security Analysts to help us detect advanced threats and stop attackers in their tracks at our flagship SOC in Arlington, VA. MDR analysts are primarily focused on 24/7 SOC monitoring and real-time incident validation, threat hunting, and incident response. This is a private industry position and does not require any level of government security clearance.
In this role, you will:
Deliver world-class threat detection services using traditional threat intelligence-based detection and user behavior analytics
Conduct or assist with Rapid7 incident response investigations.
Assist in capturing and deploying knowledge of attack methodologies
Drive research initiatives to further threat detection capabilities and brand reputation through media interaction, public speaking, and blogs
Provide continuous input to Rapid7 product development teams
The skills you’ll bring include:
Experience with forensic network investigations, endpoint investigations, malware analysis, incident response, threat hunting, or any other job functions normally found within a SOC
The ability to identify processes in need of improvement and implement solutions.
Endpoint detection experience
Experience working in a 24/7 SOC
Security Certifications (GFACT, GSEC, GCIA, GCIH, CySA+, CASP+, Security+, etc.)
We know that the best ideas and solutions come from multi-dimensional teams. Teams reflecting a variety of backgrounds and professional experiences. If you are excited about this role and feel your experience can make an impact, please don’t be shy - apply today.
About Rapid7
Rapid7 (NASDAQ: RPD) helps organizations across the globe protect what matters most so innovation can thrive in an increasingly connected world. Our comprehensive technology, services, and community-focused research simplify the complex for security teams, helping them reduce vulnerabilities, monitor for malicious behavior, be in 10 places at once, and shut down attacks. We’re on a mission to make security solutions easier to use and access so we can bring safety and resilience to more people.
With more than 10,000 customers across 140+ countries, Rapid7 is a leader in cybersecurity that has earned numerous industry accolades and recognition for our technology and culture.