About this role
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).
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Benefits Health & well-being
• BenefitPlus • Healthcare (check-ups/annual programs) • Multisport card • Travel card "električenka" • Supplementary pension saving • Sick days
Family
• Marriage allowance • Childbirth allowance • Parental contribution • ESET family events (Family day, St.Nicholas)
Office
• Refreshments in the office (fruits, coffee, soft drinks) • Let´s get together breakfast • Activity room, quiet room • ESET events (Žranica, Christmas party..), teambuildings
Other
• Loyalty allowance • Loyalty extra days off • Loyalty cake • Loyalty glass award • Refer a friend • Christmas presents • Discounts from external providers
Primary location Bratislava
Additional locations Košice
Time type Full time