Rapid7

Security Operations Analyst II

Rapid7$81K — $110K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Strong problem-solving ability and critical thinking skills
  • Familiarity with Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems
  • Hands-on experience with SIEM tools like Rapid7 or Splunk
  • Experience in Security Operations Center functions, including incident response and threat hunting
  • Proven ability to identify and implement process improvements
  • Effective decision-making skills during incident investigations
  • Accountable ownership of incident analyses and remediation processes
  • Experience collaborating across security teams and product developers to enhance security capabilities

Responsibilities

  • Lead investigations into malicious activity and gather evidence
  • Create detailed incident reports with technical findings and remediation recommendations
  • Conduct proactive threat hunting activities
  • Analyze forensic artifacts to assist in Incident Response engagements
  • Provide high-quality threat detection services
  • Research current attack methodologies to improve threat detection
  • Offer continuous feedback to product development teams for enhanced security

Benefits

  • Remote work flexibility
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Emphasis on diversity and inclusive teams
  • Commitment to fair and equitable compensation practices
Full Job Description
About the Role

As a Security Operations Analyst, 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.


The skills and qualities you'll bring include:
  • Bring strong problem-solving ability, critical thinking skills, and technical ingenuity to drive efficient incident investigations.
  • Demonstrate required familiarity with Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems.
  • Apply essential hands-on experience using SIEM tools, such as the Rapid7 command platform or Splunk.
  • Leverage experience in core Security Operations Center functions, including incident response, threat hunting, and forensic investigations.
  • Identify areas for process improvement and successfully execute sustainable solutions.
  • Execute decision-making by making efficient choices during investigations that resolve security challenges and enable momentum.
  • Demonstrate accountability by taking full ownership of incident analyses, findings, and remediation tracking.
  • Drive cross-functional collaboration by partnering across security teams and product developers to elevate security capabilities.
  • Embody our core values to foster a culture of excellence that drives meaningful impact and collective success.


We know that the best ideas and solutions come from multi-dimensional teams. That's because these teams reflect 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.

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Rapid7, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. A candidate's salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications. We evaluate compensation decisions on a case-by-case basis, and it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the very top of the salary range.

The annual salary range for this role, depending on location, is:
United States: $81,500.00 - 110,300.00 USD Annual

Salary ranges may vary based on geographical location. This range does not include variable/incentive compensation, equity and benefits (where applicable/eligible).

About Rapid7

Rapid7 is a cybersecurity company that provides solutions for vulnerability management, incident detection and response, and application security. The company's cloud-based platform, Insight, allows organizations to detect and respond to cyber threats in real-time. Rapid7's products are used by over 9,000 customers in more than 120 countries, including some of the world's largest companies in industries such as financial services, healthcare, and retail.
Learn more about Rapid7
Size
2,353 employees
Market Cap
$1.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$98.8 million
Founded
2000
5 Year Trend
+27.7%
Revenue
$411.4 million
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