Threat Analyst, Level 1

Sophos

. Investigate and analyze logs and security-related events using Sophos tooling .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • IndiaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cybersecurity and threat response, with a strong focus on incident analysis, customer communication, and continuous improvement in security practices. Proficient in utilizing tools for monitoring, detection, and response within a Managed Threat Response framework.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Threat HuntingIncident Response ProceduresWindows OS AdministrationMITRE ATT&CK Framework KnowledgeNetwork Security Monitoring

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Hard Skills

Log AnalysisCyber Threat IdentificationVulnerability ResearchTCP/IP UnderstandingWindows Event Log AnalysisEndpoint SecurityAnalytical SkillsTroubleshooting SkillsSecurity MonitoringCustomer Issue Resolution

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCustomer Service OrientationTeam CollaborationCuriosityAbility to Learn Quickly

Tools & Technologies

Sophos ToolingManaged Threat Response ServicesEndpoint-Collection SystemsLog-Analysis Systems

Industry Keywords

SOC EnvironmentCybersecurityAdversary TacticsContinuous Improvement24x7x365 Service

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityLinuxSwitchingTCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Investigate and analyze logs and security-related events using Sophos tooling
Identify and respond to cyber threats in customer environments
Communicate and document findings for technical and executive customer audiences
Follow up with customers through issue resolution
Provide recommendations to minimize customer-environment risk and drive continuous improvement
Acknowledge and fulfill inbound customer requests across various communication channels
Collaborate with core security and threat response teams
Research emerging indicators of compromise or attack, exploits, and vulnerabilities and operationalize findings
Provide monitoring, detection, and response services through the Managed Threat Response team
Work with cyber threat hunters, incident response analysts, engineers, and ethical hackers using enterprise, log-analysis, and endpoint-collection systems

Requirements

What you’ll need

Willingness to work outside standard business hours, including weekends and holidays, for a 24x7x365 MDR service
Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Customer service orientation
Ability to work effectively in a team and independently
Passion for information technology and cybersecurity
Curiosity and ability to learn new skills quickly
Minimum 2+ years of experience working in a SOC environment or computer security team in an IT environment
Experience with threat hunting
Experience with endpoint and network security monitoring
Experience administering and supporting Windows OS workstations and servers and Apple or Linux-based operating systems
Knowledge of common adversary tactics and techniques
Knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK framework
Knowledge of incident response procedures
Basic understanding of network traffic analysis, including TCP/IP, routing, switching, and protocols
Basic understanding of Windows event log analysis
Legal authorization to work in India without employer sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote-first working model
Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks
Annual charity and fundraising initiatives
Volunteer days
Global employee sustainability initiatives
Global fitness and trivia competitions
Global wellbeing days
Monthly wellbeing webinars and training
Equal opportunity and recruitment-process adjustments where needed