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Sub-Saharan AfricaAbout UsSub-Saharan Africa

Sub-Saharan AfricaSophos is a worldwide leader and innovator of advanced cybersecurity solutions, including Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and incident response services and a broad portfolio of endpoint, network, email, and cloud security technologies that help organizations defeat cyberattacks. As one of the largest pure-play cybersecurity providers, Sophos defends more than 500,000 organizations and more than 100 million users globally from active adversaries, ransomware, phishing, malware, and more. Sophos’ services and products connect through?its?cloud-based Sophos Central management console and are powered by?Sophos X-Ops, the company’s cross-domain threat intelligence unit. Sophos X-Ops intelligence optimizes the entire Sophos Adaptive Cybersecurity Ecosystem, which includes a centralized data lake that leverages a rich set of open APIs available to customers, partners, developers, and other cybersecurity and information technology vendors. Sophos provides cybersecurity-as-a-service to organizations needing fully managed, turnkey security solutions. Customers can also manage their cybersecurity directly with Sophos’ security operations platform or use a hybrid approach by supplementing their in-house teams with Sophos’ services, including threat hunting and remediation. Sophos sells through reseller partners and managed service providers (MSPs) worldwide. Sophos is headquartered in Oxford, U.K. More information is available at?www.sophos.com.


Sub-Saharan AfricaRole SummarySub-Saharan Africa

Sub-Saharan AfricaAs a Threat Analyst - Tier II on our Managed Detection and Response (MDR ) team, you will provide best-in-class monitoring, detection, and response services to proactively defend customer environments before attacks prevail. You will work alongside and contribute to a team of cyber threat hunters, incident response analysts, engineers, and ethical hackers by using enterprise, log analysis and endpoint collection systems to facilitate investigations, identification, and neutralization of cyber threats.


Sub-Saharan AfricaWhat You Will DoSub-Saharan Africa
  • Sub-Saharan AfricaConduct threat hunting to identify potential threats throughout the MDR customer base
  • Sub-Saharan AfricaHandle escalations from Tier I Threat Analysts - guide / advise on investigation handling
  • Sub-Saharan AfricaOnboard and train new Threat Analysts
  • Sub-Saharan AfricaProvide detection and response to security events and cyber-threats
  • Sub-Saharan AfricaConduct security log management and monitoring
  • Sub-Saharan AfricaMaintain information security metrics
  • Sub-Saharan AfricaCreate cases, track and follow up with clients through threat neutralization
  • Sub-Saharan AfricaInteract with clients via various mediums
  • Sub-Saharan AfricaParticipate in Security Operations process improvement and creation
  • Sub-Saharan AfricaCollaborate and assist core security and threat response teams
  • Sub-Saharan AfricaObtain metrics for reporting on threat trends, intelligence analysis and situational awareness
  • Sub-Saharan AfricaActively research recent Indicators or Compromise/Attack, exploits and vulnerabilities


  • Sub-Saharan Africa2+ years of experience working in a SOC environment or computer security team in an IT environmentSub-Saharan Africa
  • Sub-Saharan AfricaEndpoint and network security experience required; IDS, IPS, EDR, ATP, Malware defenses and monitoring experienceSub-Saharan Africa
  • Sub-Saharan AfricaExperience with threat hunting
  • Sub-Saharan AfricaExperience administering and supporting Windows OS (both workstations and server) and one of the following: Apple or Linux-based operating systems (e.g. XP, Windows 7, 2003, 2008, OS X)Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Sub-Saharan AfricaKnowledge of common adversary tactics and techniques, e.g., obfuscation, persistence, defense evasion, etcSub-Saharan Africa
  • Sub-Saharan AfricaFundamental understanding of network traffic analysis including TCP/IP, routing, switching, protocols, etcSub-Saharan Africa
  • Sub-Saharan AfricaStrong understanding of Windows event log analysisSub-Saharan Africa
  • Sub-Saharan AfricaWorking knowledge of incident response proceduresSub-Saharan Africa
  • Sub-Saharan AfricaExcellent troubleshooting and analytical thinking skillsSub-Saharan Africa
  • Sub-Saharan AfricaMust be able to thrive within a team environment as well as on an individual basisSub-Saharan Africa
  • Sub-Saharan AfricaCustomer service-oriented with strong documentation and communication skillsSub-Saharan Africa
  • Sub-Saharan AfricaPassion for all things information technology and information securitySub-Saharan Africa
  • Sub-Saharan AfricaNatural curiosity and ability to learn new skills quicklySub-Saharan Africa
  • Sub-Saharan AfricaAbility to think outside the boxSub-Saharan Africa
  • Sub-Saharan AfricaInnovative mindset and driven to contribute to a team providing a best-in-class cybersecurity serviceSub-Saharan Africa
  • Sub-Saharan AfricaBachelors in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field; or relevant commensurate work experienceSub-Saharan Africa
  • Sub-Saharan AfricaWillingness to work 1 weekend per monthSub-Saharan Africa
Sub-Saharan AfricaDesirableSub-Saharan Africa
  • Sub-Saharan AfricaKnowledge of Mitre ATT&CK frameworkSub-Saharan Africa
  • Sub-Saharan AfricaExperience with enterprise information security data management - SIEM experience
  • Sub-Saharan AfricaExperience with SQL query constructionSub-Saharan Africa
  • Sub-Saharan AfricaExperience with OSQuery Programming and scripting skills - proficient knowledge of Powershell
  • Sub-Saharan AfricaAdvanced Cyber Security certifications



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Sub-Saharan AfricaReady to Join Us?Sub-Saharan Africa

Sub-Saharan AfricaAt Sophos, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives to fuel innovation. Research shows that candidates sometimes hesitate to apply if they don't check every box in a job description. We challenge that notion. Your unique experiences and skills might be exactly what we need to enhance our team. Don't let a checklist hold you back – we encourage you to apply.Sub-Saharan Africa

Sub-Saharan AfricaWhat's Great About Sophos?Sub-Saharan Africa

Sub-Saharan Africa· Sophos operates a remote-first working model, making remote work the primary option for most employees. However, some roles may necessitate a hybrid approach. Please refer to the location details in our job postings for further information.Sub-Saharan Africa

Sub-Saharan Africa· Our people – we innovate and create, all of which are accompanied by a great sense of fun and team spiritSub-Saharan Africa

Sub-Saharan Africa· Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks that build community and provide education and advocacySub-Saharan Africa

Sub-Saharan Africa· Annual charity and fundraising initiatives and volunteer days for employees to support local communitiesSub-Saharan Africa

Sub-Saharan Africa· Global employee sustainability initiatives to reduce our environmental footprintSub-Saharan Africa

Sub-Saharan Africa· Global fitness and trivia competitions to keep our bodies and minds sharpSub-Saharan Africa

Sub-Saharan Africa· Global wellbeing days for employees to relax and recharge

Sub-Saharan Africa· Monthly wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and wellbeingSub-Saharan Africa

Sub-Saharan AfricaOur Commitment To YouSub-Saharan Africa

Sub-Saharan AfricaWe’re proud of the diverse and inclusive environment we have at Sophos, and we’re committed to ensuring equality of opportunity. We believe that diversity, combined with excellence, builds a better Sophos, so we encourage applicants who can contribute to the diversity of our team. All applicants will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, sex, gender reassignment, marital status, race, religion or belief, color, age, military veteran status, disability, pregnancy, maternity or sexual orientation. We want to give you every opportunity to show us your best self, so if there are any adjustments we could make to the recruitment and selection process to support you, please let us know.

Sub-Saharan AfricaData ProtectionSub-Saharan Africa

Sub-Saharan AfricaIf you choose to explore an opportunity, and subsequently share your CV or other personal details with Sophos, these details will be held by Sophos for 12 months in accordance with our Privacy Policy and used by our recruitment team to contact you regarding this or other relevant opportunities at Sophos. If you would like Sophos to delete or update your details at any time, please follow the steps set out in the Privacy Policy describing your individual rights. If you have any questions about Sophos’ data protection practices, please contact dataprotection@sophos.com.Sub-Saharan Africa

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