Fortinet

SOC Analyst

Fortinet$117K — $143K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Understanding of SOC operations and Incident Response Life cycle.
  • Familiarity with the Cyber Kill chain, threat vectors, and threat intelligence.
  • Knowledge of layered security at data, OS, and network levels.
  • Hands-on experience with security log analysis tools such as AV and IPS logs.
  • Familiarity with visualization and reporting technologies.
  • Proficient in PostgreSQL and regular expressions.
  • Experience with Network Security technologies (Firewalls, SIEM, Sandbox).
  • Prior experience in Linux and Windows system administration.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor SOC alerts to detect potential threats.
  • Utilize threat intelligence feeds and triage alerts.
  • Develop custom reports and dashboards to support investigations.
  • Collaborate with customers and forensic analysis teams during incidents.
  • Follow and help improve Incident Response playbooks and procedures.
  • Create/update use case detections from raw logs.
  • Automate repetitive triage processes with updated playbooks.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with company contributions.
  • 11 paid holidays and vacation time.
  • Sick leave policies and a comprehensive leave program.
  • Participation in the Fortinet equity program.
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION

Fortinet is looking for a Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst to be part of the FortiCloud SOC-as-a-Service team. This is a highly technical role, monitoring security events, identifying threats, assessing risks, and working with customers globally to improve their security posture.

FortiCloud SOC-as-a-Service team operates based on a follow the sun approach. Working hours for this position includes 5 days/40 hours per week, consisting of 1 weekend and 4 weekdays (e.g. Sunday 6 Thursday or Tuesday 6 Saturday), 8am 6 4pm.

Responsibilities:

  • Monitor SOC alerts to detect potential threats
  • Use threat intelligence feeds, triage alerts and filter out false-positives
  • Create custom reports, dashboards, and execute log searches to support investigations and customer 27s requirements
  • Work with customers and Forensic analysis team to contain and eradicate incidents if need be
  • Follow Incident Response playbooks, processes and procedures and help to improve them
  • Create/Update use case detections to detect new threats from raw logs
  • Create/Update playbooks to automate repetitive triage steps

Requirements:

  • Understanding of SOC operations and Incident Response Life cycle.
  • Understanding of Cyber Kill chain, threat vectors and threat intelligence
  • Understanding of layered security at data, OS and network levels
  • Understanding Cybersecurity Frameworks
  • Hands-on experience with security log analysis such as AV, IPS, Anti-Spam logs
  • Hands-on experience with visualization, reporting technologies
  • Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL, regular expressions
  • Hands-on experience with Network Security technologies such as Firewalls, SIEM, Sandbox
  • Hands-on experience with Linux and Windows system administration.
  • Previous working experience with Fortinet products is a bonus.
  • Team player, solution-focused, conflict management skills
  • Self-directed, takes initiatives
  • Open to new challenges and learning opportunities
  • Understands the importance of discipline, consistency and communication
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Cybersecurity certifications such as GCIA, GCIH, GMON, GSOC, CEH, Security+ is a bonus
  • Graduates from IT degrees, or mid-career IT professionals with certifications in cybersecurity may apply
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Fortinet offers employees a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k), 11paid holidays, vacation time, and sick time as well as a comprehensive leave program.

Wage ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, and job level. On target earnings for this position is expected to be $117,000 - $143,000 per year.Exact salary offers will be determined by factors such as the candidate's subject knowledge, skill level, qualifications, experience, and geographic location.

All roles are eligible to participate in the Fortinet equity program, and this position is also eligible for commissions based on the terms of the Sales Compensation Plan

About Fortinet

Fortinet is a cybersecurity company that provides network security solutions to businesses, service providers, and government organizations worldwide. The company's products and services include firewalls, VPNs, intrusion prevention systems, endpoint security, and more. Fortinet was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California.
Learn more about Fortinet
Size
10,860 employees
Market Cap
$38.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$486.2 million
Founded
2000
5 Year Trend
+21.2%
Revenue
$2.5 billion
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