Rapid7

Security Operations Analyst II

United States full-time Mid $81,500 - $110,300
full-time Mid level Technology & IT Salary listed Curated
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About the role

As a Security Operations Analyst, you will play a critical role in enhancing our security posture and elevating customer confidence in Rapid7 products and services. Operating within a highly engaged, collaborative environment, you will build and implement complex, cross-functional initiatives that secure our business, employees, and customers.

About the Team
Our Information Security team leads the effective delivery of business outcomes and program maturation through standardization and iterative improvement.

About the Role
As a Security Operations Analyst, your primary responsibility will be to review alert data to pinpoint malicious activity within the Rapid7 environment. Specifically, your focus will be to:

Lead and drive investigations spanning evidence collection, analysis, intrusion vector determination, and malicious activity identification.

Create detailed Incident Reports documenting technical analysis, findings, and recommended remediation steps.

Conduct rotational threat hunting activities to proactively uncover unknown threats.

Assist in Incident Response engagements by analyzing forensic artifacts to track threat actor movements.

Provide high-quality threat detection services to secure the organization.

Research current attack methodologies to enhance threat detection capabilities.

Offer continuous technical feedback to Rapid7 product development teams.

The skills and qualities you'll bring include

Bring strong problem-solving ability, critical thinking skills, and technical ingenuity to drive efficient incident investigations.

Demonstrate required familiarity with Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems.

Apply essential hands-on experience using SIEM tools, such as the Rapid7 command platform or Splunk.

Leverage experience in core Security Operations Center functions, including incident response, threat hunting, and forensic investigations.

Identify areas for process improvement and successfully execute sustainable solutions.

Execute decision-making by making efficient choices during investigations that resolve security challenges and enable momentum.

Demonstrate accountability by taking full ownership of incident analyses, findings, and remediation tracking.

Drive cross-functional collaboration by partnering across security teams and product developers to elevate security capabilities.

Embody our core values to foster a culture of excellence that drives meaningful impact and collective success.

We know that the best ideas and solutions come from multi-dimensional teams. That’s because these teams reflect a variety of backgrounds and professional experiences. If you are excited about this role and feel your experience can make an impact, please don’t be shy - apply today.

About Rapid7

At Rapid7, our vision is to create a secure digital world for our customers, our industry, and our communities. We do this by harnessing our collective expertise and passion to challenge what’s possible and drive extraordinary impact. We’re building a dynamic and collaborative workplace where new ideas are welcome.

Protecting 11,500+ customers against bad actors and threats means we’re continuing to push the envelope just like we’ ve been doing for the past 20 years. If you ’re ready to solve some of the toughest challenges in cybersecurity, we’re ready to help you take command of your career. Join us.

Rapid7, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. A candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications. We evaluate compensation decisions on a case-by-case basis, and it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the very top of the salary range.

The annual salary range for this role, depending on location, is:
United States: $81,500.00 - 110,300.00 USD AnnualSalary ranges may vary based on geographical location. This range does not include variable/incentive compensation, equity and benefits (where applicable/eligible).
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law.
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  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Security Operations Analyst II role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Rapid7?
  3. Which of Operations, Security and Analyst have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

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  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

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  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
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I am interested in the Security Operations Analyst II role because I can bring practical experience in Operations, Security and Analyst, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Rapid7 needs from this hire.

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