Security Analyst

• You will join our Operational Security team, a group of dedicated professionals who serve as our organization’s initial line of defense
• In this collaborative environment, you will work closely with senior analysts to monitor security alerts across our enterprise telemetry, investigate potential threats, and support critical incident response efforts
• Our team thrives on shared expertise and hands-on experience with diverse technologies to protect our infrastructure
• Monitor security alerts from various telemetry sources (SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR) and escalate anomalies as necessary
• Conduct initial triage, analysis, and classification of security incidents
• Document investigative findings and assist in comprehensive incident response
• Follow established incident response procedures and escalate to senior analysts when required
• Gather threat intelligence to proactively enhance security monitoring capabilities
• Create, maintain, and review internal documentation for processes and procedures
• Implement cloud security reference architectures and guardrails rooted in Zero Trust and Least Privilege principles
• Support vulnerability management by identifying potential security weaknesses across the enterprise
• Conduct investigations and provide necessary triage, containment, and forensic support during cloud-based security incidents
• Stay informed on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and cybersecurity trends
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely resolution of security incidents, providing guidance and recommendations
• Participate in project work, including proof-of-concepts (PoCs) for new tools and optimizations of existing technologies

Benefits

• Regular ”Snack Bash” Social Events with food and drinks!
• Biweekly Wellness webinars plus regular Wellness Week events focused on physical, mental, spiritual and financial wellness as well as career development and social activities
• Arista Gives Back: Employee Engagement Giving Drives and Volunteer events
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plan Coverage
• Life Insurance, AD&D, STD & LTD
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Programs
• PTO & Paid holidays
• 401k Plan
• On-site Gym & Showers
• Secured Bike Lockers
• Secured Bike Lockers
• Flexible hours
• Employee Assistance Benefits that include mental health and backup child and elder care support
• Discounted lunches through WeBox for HQ employees
• Family planning benefits- Local/Regional candidates only
• Familiarity with SIEM tools, logging platforms, firewalls, antivirus, and EDR solutions
• Preferred Certifications: CompTIA Security+, CySA+, BTL1, or Cloud Security certifications
• Demonstrated proficiency with a minimum of two major public cloud platforms (GCP and Azure preferred; AWS and OCI are advantageous)
• Experience with SIEM & SOAR administration is desirable but not essential
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience)
• A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience within Information Security, specifically including 2 or more years dedicated to Cloud security initiatives
• Core understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS) and security architecture
• Technical Skills:
• Basic scripting knowledge (Python, PowerShell, or Bash) is a plus
• Local to area with a Flexible hybrid working arrangement
• Professional Skills: Strong analytical problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Strong foundational understanding of both macOS and Windows environments