Managed Detection and Response Analyst

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4 Locations
Remote
Entry level
Software
The Role
Investigate and triage EDR/XDR security incidents, assess severity, execute remediation actions, document cases, and manage incidents through resolution. Communicate incident status and recommendations to customers while collaborating with senior analysts and AI engineering teams to improve automated triage, response workflows, documentation, and correlation logic. The role also supports threat hunting, incident response, and continuous service improvement, with rotational weekend coverage.
Summary Generated by Built In
Acronis is a global leader in cyber protection, delivering AI-powered protection for productive MSPs in a single, natively integrated platform that unifies operations management, cybersecurity, and data protection. Driven by our mission to protect, manage and automate every workload that businesses and lives depend on, we’ve built the industry’s only all-in-one solution.
We are looking for an MDR Analyst to join our mission of protecting the digital world.
The MDR Analyst is responsible for investigating and triaging EDR/XDR incidents within the Acronis MDR service. This role focuses on investigating adversary activity, execution and aiding in remediation, and providing clear customer communication, while contributing to continuous service improvement.
The analyst will work closely with senior team members and the AI engineering team to enhance automation and integrate Agentic AI capabilities into the MDR workflow. This is a growth-oriented role, with opportunities to contribute to many areas, including proactive threat hunting and advanced incident response.

WHAT YOU'LL DO 

  • Investigate incoming EDR/XDR incidents, focusing on accurate triage and severity assessment 

  • Execute remediation actions such as workload isolation, following established playbooks 

  • Document investigation steps and maintain complete case records 

  • Collaborate with AI engineering to test and refine automated triage and response processes 

  • Own the incident from the detection to the resolution, with assistance from senior staff if required 

  • Support development and refinement of documentation, automation, and incident correlation logic 

  • Communicate clearly with customers via email and phone about incident status and recommendations 

  • Stay informed about current security threats and attacker techniques 

  • Work 5-day/8-hour schedule in office hours, with rotational weekend coverage 

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR 

  • Experience in SOC, MDR, or IT security operations 

  • Strong understanding of EDR/XDR operations and security incident workflows 

  • Strong understanding of common attacker's TTPs and MITRE ATT&CK framework 

  • Knowledge of Windows OS, Active Directory, Linux, Networking 

  • Familiar with logs analysis in tools like Kibana or manual reviews. 

  • Experience working with security tools (EDR, SIEM, SOAR) and interest in automation technologies 

  • Ability to follow structured processes and accurately document findings 

  • Growth mindset 

  • Strong communication skills and attention to details 

  • Solid English written and verbal communication skills (B2 or higher) 

*Please submit your resume and application in English 

WHO WE ARE 

A Swiss company founded in Singapore in 2003, Acronis offers over twenty years of innovation with 15 offices worldwide and more than 1800 employees in 50+ countries. Acronis Cyber Protect is available in 26 languages in 150 countries and is used by over 20,000 service providers to protect over 750,000 businesses. 

Our corporate culture centers on innovation, accountability, and impact. We encourage our people to think boldly, challenge conventional approaches, and take ownership of outcomes. As a member of our global “A-Team,” you’ll operate in a high-growth, fast-paced environment where resilience, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous improvement drive success. 

OUR INTERVIEW PRACTICES 

To ensure a fair and genuine hiring process, candidates are expected to participate in interviews without the use of AI tools, automated prompts, or third-party assistance. Interviews are designed to assess individual skills, experience, and communication style, and we value authentic, real-time interaction. 

Use of AI or external assistance during live interviews may result in disqualification. For roles where AI skills are being evaluated, permitted use of AI tools will be clearly communicated in advance. Candidates may be asked to disable virtual backgrounds or participate in in-person interviews. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of applicable criminal, education and identity background checks 

Acronis is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, medical condition, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Skills Required

  • Experience in SOC, MDR, or IT security operations
  • Strong understanding of EDR/XDR operations and security incident workflows
  • Strong understanding of attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures and the MITRE ATT&CK framework
  • Knowledge of Windows operating systems, Active Directory, Linux, and networking
  • Familiarity with log analysis using Kibana or manual review
  • Experience with EDR, SIEM, and SOAR security tools
  • Interest in automation technologies
  • Ability to follow structured processes and accurately document findings
  • Strong communication skills and attention to detail
  • Solid written and verbal English communication skills at B2 level or higher

Acronis Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Acronis and has not been reviewed or approved by Acronis.

  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is described as strong, with low-cost options and even a no-deductible plan reported in the U.S. Feedback suggests medical, dental, and vision coverage are comprehensive and valued.
  • Retirement Support Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with company match that is consistently highlighted. Feedback suggests the match is meaningful and a notable part of the package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time off is portrayed as generous, including substantial PTO and a broad U.S. holiday calendar. Employer materials reinforce this with references to a “generous vacation policy.”

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The Company
HQ: Schaffhausen
1,993 Employees
Year Founded: 2003

What We Do

Acronis unifies data protection and cybersecurity, delivering cyber protection that solves safety, accessibility, privacy, authenticity, and security (SAPAS) challenges. Acronis offers antivirus, backup, disaster recovery, endpoint protection management solutions, and award-winning AI-based antimalware and blockchain-based data authentication technologies through service provider and IT professional deployment models. These solutions protect data, applications, and systems in any environment. Founded in Singapore in 2003 and incorporated in Switzerland in 2008, over 5.5 million home users and 500,000 companies, including 100% of the Fortune 1,000, trust Acronis. Acronis products are available through 50,000 partners and service providers in over 150 countries and 40 languages.

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