Junior Security Analyst - 2nd Shift

Varonis • Morrisville, NC

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Varonis is seeking a driven MDDR Security Analyst to monitor, triage, investigate, and escalate incidents where customer data may be at risk while meeting operational SLAs. The role works in a 24x7 security operations environment and requires developing a deep understanding of the Varonis platform and related technologies. Analysts use knowledge of security ecosystems such as SIEM, SOAR, ITSM, EDR, IPS/IDS, Active Directory, DNS, IAM, and PAM, as well as enterprise security operations, to protect customers’ data.

The schedule is Sunday through Wednesday, 9:00 PM–7:00 AM EST. The position includes eight weeks of dedicated new-hire training. MDDR Security Analysts are expected to complete Sec+ and CySA+ training within their first year. Work visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in cybersecurity.
• A degree or certifications in cybersecurity, and/or demonstrated ability to perform across cybersecurity operations disciplines, including monitoring, detection, investigation, and incident response.
• Demonstrated success contributing to a team-oriented environment.
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills for working with colleagues and customers.
• Attention to detail and the ability to deliver outcomes autonomously.
• Knowledge, gained through experience or study, of common security technologies and tools, including network-based tools such as firewalls and IDS; host-based tools such as EDR and AV; data-based tools such as DLP and DSPM; and identity-based tools such as PAM and IAM.
• Knowledge, gained through experience or study, of operational information security disciplines, including alert monitoring, threat detection, incident response, security infrastructure management, and system and architecture hardening.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new skills and technologies swiftly.
• Proficiency in critical thinking and problem-solving for complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and respond to detections within the Varonis platform.
• Conduct thorough triage of Varonis detections using critical analysis and investigative methodologies.
• Validate findings and coordinate investigative and response efforts with customers and internal teams.
• Document and communicate investigative findings effectively, including tracking them in CRM and related systems.
• Assist in developing, documenting, analyzing, testing, and modifying Varonis threat detection systems, playbooks, and runbooks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed