Security Analyst

Trend Micro Incorporated
Irving, United States of America
30 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Junior

Job location

Irving, United States of America

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows
Artificial Intelligence
Computer Security
Linux
Network Security
Log Analysis
Security Information and Event Management
Traffic Analysis
Mitre Att&ck
Malware
Firewalls (Computer Science)
Information Technology
Operational Systems

Job description

As a Security Analyst, you'll be the first line of defense, monitoring security events across Fortune 500 enterprises and critical infrastructure. You'll investigate real-time alerts, analyze suspicious behavior through the MITRE ATT&CK framework and contribute to the continuous refinement of detection rules that improve our collective ability to predict and prevent threats., * AI-Driven Operations: Contribute to automation and AI initiatives that accelerate alert triage, reduce analyst burden and raise the overall quality and consistency of MDR delivery.

  • Threat Monitoring & Detection: Monitor and analyze security events (Endpoint/Email/Server/Network) using TrendAI Vision One to identify anomalous activities and investigate real-time alerts within customer environments.
  • Alert Triage & Investigation: Prioritize and differentiate between genuine intrusion attempts and false positives; evaluate unknown or suspicious behavior to determine true threat status.
  • Incident Containment: Take rapid measures to contain, eradicate and mitigate threat impact with clear communication to customers.
  • Detection Refinement: Review security events and data sources to develop and refine detection criteria; contribute to improved malware analysis and threat prevention solutions.
  • Customer Communication: Compose detailed security alert notifications with investigation findings, containment actions taken, and actionable recommendations for customers.
  • Threat Hunting: Generate threat intelligence from incident analysis; identify patterns and trends to improve organizational threat posture.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Security or related field.
  • 1-2 years in a full-time security position, preferably in a SOC environment or security monitoring role., * Log Analysis & Correlation: Experience with log analysis, event correlation and understanding of host and network log sources; familiarity with SIEM platforms.
  • Network Security Fundamentals: Proficiency in network security concepts, firewalls and traffic analysis.
  • Operating Systems: Working knowledge of Windows and Linux environments; ability to identify suspicious system behavior.
  • Alert Analysis: Experience with real-time alert investigation and prioritization; ability to distinguish signal from noise.
  • TrendAI familiarity: Working knowledge of the Vision One platform or equivalent threat intelligence/XDR platforms.
  • AI Competence: Fundamental understanding of AI/ML concepts and usecases., * Strong aptitude for learning; self-directed and capable of rapidly mastering new tools and threat landscapes.
  • Comfortable thriving in a fast-paced, 24/7 operations environment.
  • Strong written and verbal communication, ability to translate security findings for both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to work effectively in a global team environment
  • Comfortable speaking to customer via e-mail, chat and phone.

Benefits & conditions

You're important to us. What matters to you, matters to us too. Trend Micro provides benefit options for you and your family. Here some of the top-rated benefits that employees enjoy today:

  • Comprehensive health benefits and paid time off package
  • Pre-partum, maternity, parental, medical leave and adoption assistance
  • Mental Health Wellness Program & Annual Wellness Incentive
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Pet Insurance
  • Collaborative and innovative culture

About the company

At Trend Micro, we embrace change, empower people, and encourage innovation in a connected world. Our diversity and multicultural workforce are key contributing factors to our success across the globe. Trend Micro provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Trend Micro does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy and childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care leave status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

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