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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Mid-level · 2+ years
- Minimum education
- Bachelor’s degree
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
You will detect and respond to threats within the Cyber Defense Center by performing end-to-end investigations. Additionally, you will contribute to internal process development and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive automation and service improvements.
Job details
As a leading provider of AI-powered extended managed detection and response (MXDR) services, Ontinue is on a mission to be the most trusted, 24/7, always-on security partner that empowers customers to embrace the future by using AI to operate more strategically, at scale, and with less risk. We believe that the combination of AI and human expertise is essential for delivering effective managed security that is tailored to a customer’s unique environment, operational constraints, and risks. Our MXDR service combines powerful proprietary AI with a one-of-a-kind collaboration model to continuously build a deep understanding of our customers’ environments, informing how we prevent, detect, and respond to threats. Our unrivaled Microsoft expertise allows customers to achieve these outcomes with the Microsoft Security tools they already own. The result is highly localized managed protection that empowers security teams to be faster, smarter, and more cost efficient than ever before. Continuous protection. Always-on prevention Services. Nonstop SecOps. That’s Ontinue. Your mission: At Ontinue, we’re building an environment where you can thrive. We encourage collaboration and cross-functional learning. We’re more than just a steppingstone on your resume. We’re a company where you can thrive and grow. As a Associate Cyber Defender, you are at the forefront of our defenses, being first to react and respond to new threats. You work on the full stack for detection and response, ranging from identity over endpoint to the network, including cloud. Your curiosity drives you to constantly learn and grow from responding to a variety of attacks. Your diligence and attention to detail enable you to spot attacks accurately and deliver topmost quality. Next to direct operations work, you contribute to projects interfacing with other internal teams as well as customers to constantly move our service forward. Must haves: To be successful in this role you will bring the following: Detect and respond to threats in our Cyber Defense Center (SOC) by performing end-to-end investigations Assist with the development and implementation of internal processes Collaborate with different CDC teams to drive continuous improvement and automation Remain curious and keep growing your skills and capabilities Willingness to work in a Follow the Sun support model and on-call (including off-hours and bank/public holidays) as part of a Global Cyber Defense Center team Your Qualifications: University degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or equivalent professional experience Experience with security tools like EDR and SIEM Reliable character, self-starter, hungry to do more, good communication and interpersonal skills Knowledge of a Microsoft Security Stacks would be an asset Relevant security certifications is a plus Strong interest in information security. Solid understanding across the full security spectrum. In-depth knowledge in at least one of the following areas: Identity, Endpoint, Network or Cloud What we offer: We have been recognized as an outstanding place to work! On top of a competitive salary, we also offer an enhanced benefit package, flexible ‘me days’, annual subscription to headspace and volunteer days. Come as you are! We search for amazing people of diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. Ontinue welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace regardless of race, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Next Steps: If you have the skills and experience required and feel that Ontinue is a place you can belong, we would love to get to know you better! Learn more: www.ontinue.com.
What you’ll do
You will detect and respond to threats within the Cyber Defense Center by performing end-to-end investigations. Additionally, you will contribute to internal process development and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive automation and service improvements.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a university degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or equivalent professional experience. Proficiency with security tools like EDR and SIEM is required, along with a strong interest in the security spectrum and a willingness to work in a follow-the-sun model.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Flexible me days
- Annual subscription to headspace
- Volunteer days
Listed skills
- Communication · Preferred
- interpersonal skills · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Cyber defense
- SOC analysis
- EDR
- SIEM
- Microsoft security stack
- Threat detection
- Incident response
- Identity security
- Endpoint security
- Network security
- Cloud security
- Automation
- Communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Information security
- Security Tools
- Cyber Defense
- Full Stack Development
- Self-Starter
- Endpoint Detection And Response
- Customer Empowerment
- Curiosity
- Security Operations (SecOps)
- Artificial Intelligence
- Microsoft Defender Antivirus
- Computer Science
- Continuous Improvement Process
- Interpersonal Communications
- Operations
- Security Information And Event Management (SIEM)
- Investigation
- React.js (Javascript Library)
- Detail Oriented
Job areas
- Security & Safety
- Technology
- Software
- Data & Analytics
- Cyber Defense Analyst
- Security Operations Center Analyst
- Database and Network Professionals Not Elsewhere Classified
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers
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