We are looking for a motivated and curious individual to join our Threat Defense R&D team as a Security Monitoring Analyst.
In this role, you’ll help shape and evolve ESET’s security services and technologies, especially in the areas of threat hunting, incident response and EDR/XDR detection capabilities. You’ll work with cutting-edge tools and collaborate with some of the best minds in the field.
As our team evolves, this role may expand to include leadership responsibilities, with the opportunity to lead and mentor a team of Security Monitoring Analysts.
Functional Responsibilities and Duties
Monitor and analyze global security threats and identify relevant events requiring attention.
Formulate hypotheses and conduct threat hunting activities across assigned environments or on a global scale.
Investigate security incidents, map attack paths and identify root causes.
Participate in global incident response cases (e.g. MDR customers, research-related cases).
Communicate findings and recommendations to internal teams and customers.
Contribute to the enhancement of methodologies, processes and infrastructure supporting the delivery of security services.
Prepare guidance and methodologies for MDR teams.
Participate in research of real-world attack techniques and help design detection logic for global EDR/XDR platforms.
Collaborate with Threat Research and Malware Analysis teams.
Continuously learn and share knowledge with the team.
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.
Experience & Knowledge
Experience with EDR/XDR and/or SIEM platforms.
Background in threat hunting and incident response.
Experience as a SOC security analyst (or in a similar role outside of a SOC) where the primary responsibility involved operating and evaluating outputs from security monitoring systems to identify and report potential threats is a strong advantage.
Familiarity with forensic analysis, penetration testing or red teaming is an advantage.
Solid understanding of the inner workings of Windows and Linux operating systems (processes, registry, file systems, services, etc.).
Good understanding of networking technologies and principles (IP, ports, protocols, etc.).
Basic scripting knowledge (PowerShell, Bash, Python, etc.) is a plus.
Awareness of current trends and techniques in cybersecurity.
Soft Skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
Proactive, curious and eager to innovate.
Ability to communicate clearly and work collaboratively.
Education & Certifications
Degree in IT or cybersecurity-related field is an advantage.
Certifications such as CEH, GCIH or similar are considered an advantage..
Languages
English: Upper-intermediate (B2) or higher.
Basicwagecomponent (brutto): from 3000EUR
* Thefinalbasicwagecomponent canbeincreased accordingly to individualskills and experience of theselectedcandidate
* Performance bonus 2 times per yearup to 10% of thebasicsalarypaidfortheevaluationperiod(usually 6 months).
#LI-MF1# mid-senior #LI-Hybrid
Benefits
Primary location
Prague
Additional locations
Bratislava, Brno, Košice
Time type
Full time
ESET Nederland is de officiële distributeur van ESET Internet Security oplossingen in Nederland. ESET is een wereldspeler op het gebied van internetbeveiliging en actief in 180 landen.Onze uitgebreide productassortiment beveiligt alle soorten omgevingen en platforms, van werkstations en servers tot mobiele apparaten, en helpt onze klanten om altijd optimaal beveiligd te zijn in alle omgevingen. De superieure detectiemogelijkheden en lage systeemvereisten van onze oplossingen zijn en worden nog steeds erkend door onafhankelijke testorganisaties.
