SOC Specialist II

Youve caught the security bug. Maybe it was the 18th breach-related credit-monitoring notification that started you down a research rabbit hole. Maybe you like the competitive nature of going against the worlds best attackers. Maybe you like computers and protecting people and just realized there is a job that checks both of those boxes. One thing is for certain; you are set on becoming a cyber security analyst. Youve read the blogs, watched tutorials, downloaded Wireshark and collected some network traffic, maybe even gotten a cert. Now its time to join the fight!

90+% of data breaches begin with phishing, and our growing Managed Phishing service sets out to keep our customers secure. If you want to help grow this team, and break into security analysis, wed love to speak with you! A Junior Security Operations Center Analyst position at Expel may be just what youre looking for. Not only will you help our customers stay safe, youll learn how to think like an attacker, respond to real attacks, and be encouraged to innovate and solve problems. Surrounded by seasoned analysts, youll have no shortage of mentors eager to help you master the art.

• Get you out of the lab and into real networks with real evil
• Give you an opportunity to learn from seasoned security analysts and incident responders every single day
• Immerse you in a collaborative, encouraging, growth-minded culture
• Challenge you to push the bounds of our security vision, preparing you for future roles in Managed Detection & Response (MDR)

• Apply your real passion for information security at protecting our customers
• Participate in our 24x7 shift rotation: bad actors remain active throughout nights, weekends, and holidays so were always watching.
• Be perpetually dissatisfied with the state of affairs, then help us get better
• Help us meaningfully impact the security of our customers organizations
• Once we bring you up to speed, constantly experiment to find new ways of catching bad actors

• Flexibility and an openness to new challenges because, hey, startup life
• Client comes first mindset - you aim to answer questions and process customer requests quickly and to a high standard
• An inquisitive mind and a noble spirit
• A keen sense of humor
• A fundamental understanding of phishing, TCP/IP, and core application layer protocols
• Basic understanding of Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems and command line tools
• Awareness of cloud applications (O365, Okta, etc) and cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Familiarity with the attack lifecycle (or kill chain, if you prefer)
• Knowledge of attack vectors, threat tactics, and attacker techniques.
• Excellent analytical and prioritization skills- you can navigate competing priorities, spot the details most people dont and ask for help when you need it
• Clear and concise written communications-you know how to change your tone for the audience and can seamlessly switch between slacking a team member, a customer, or writing a report
• A bachelors degree in a technical field or a compelling story

Compensation for this role is €45,000 EUR + 20% bonus & equity.

We believe in paying transparently and equitably. Your salary will ultimately be based on factors such as your experience, skills, team equity, and market data. Youll also be eligible for unlimited PTO (which we model and encourage), work location flexibility, up to 24 weeks of parental leave, and really excellent health benefits.

Were only hiring those authorized to work in ireland. We do not currently sponsor immigration visas.

Were an Equal Opportunity Employer: Youll receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

Well ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please let us know if you need accommodation of any kind.

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