Security Monitoring Analyst (m/f/n)

Summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic Security Analyst (m/f/n) to join our innovative Threat Defense R&D team as a Security Monitoring Analyst (m/f/n). In this role, you will actively contribute to the development of XDR platform.

Job Description
This is a unique opportunity to work with state-of-the-art technologies in the ever-evolving field of computer security.

Functional Responsibilities and Duties:

• Research and develop XDR detection rules, to defend against emerging threats and vulnerabilities.
• Research XDR features and provide feature specifications and guidance for developer teams.
• Monitor environments for potential threats, vulnerabilities, and suspicious activities.
• Analyze security logs, alerts, and events to identify and respond to security incidents.
• Conduct root cause analysis for identified incidents and recommend remediation strategies.
• Participate in security research and innovation to advance threat defense capabilities.
• Stay informed about the latest cyber threat intelligence and industry trends.
• Provide guidance and training to team members on cloud security best practices.
• Communicate complex security concepts to non-technical audiences effectively.
• Collaborate in designing and developing Managed Detection and Response and other security monitoring services.
• Perform conceptual, systemic, creative and methodological activities.
• Carry out other tasks according to the instructions of the direct manager in accordance with the activities of the department and the company.

Requirements

• Education in IT security field is an advantage.
• Experience with security research and detection engineering is desirable.
• Experience as a SOC security analyst (m/f/n), or an equivalent position (also outside the SOC) where the main full-time job was the operation and evaluation of outputs from the security monitoring systems for the purpose of identifying and reporting potential security threats is an advantage.
• Experience with development of Sigma or Yara rules and Kusto, EQL, Lucene query languages are an advantage.
• Experience with forensic analysis and incident response is an advantage.
• Experience with penetration testing or red teaming is an advantage
• Experience with at least one of the major cloud providers (Azure, AWS, GCP) is an advantage.
• Experience with big data technologies such as Elasticsearch, OpenSearch or Hadoop are an advantage.
• Experience with administration of Active Directory environments and Entra ID is an advantage.
• IT Security certificates or other technological certificates are advantage – Windows, Unix, Network Security
• Basic technical writing and report writing skills are an advantage
• Good knowledge of the Windows/Linux operating system, knowledge of system tools
• English - Upper intermediate (B2)

Basic wage component (brutto): from 3000 EUR
* The final basic wage component can be increased accordingly to individual skills and experience of the selected candidate.

* Performance bonus 2 times per year up to 10% of the basic salary paid for the evaluation period(usually 6 months).

At ESET, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are integral to our corporate culture. We believe in creating a respectful environment, where everyone feels valued and respected, welcoming applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including race, gender, age, religion, disability, and sexual orientation.