Incident Response Analyst:

Job Description

Join Fortinet, a cybersecurity pioneer with over two decades of excellence, as we continue to shape the future of cybersecurity and redefine the intersection of networking and security. At Fortinet, our mission is to safeguard people, devices, and data everywhere. We are currently seeking a dynamic Incident Response Analyst to contribute to the success of our rapidly growing business.

As an Incident Response Analyst, you will:

• Investigate and respond to workspace security incidents across email, browser security and perimeter security domains.
• Handle investigation requests submitted by customers
• Perform targeted phishing analysis and investigation of new attack campaigns
• Conduct threat hunting based on attack patterns, behaviors, and indicators
• Build and improve detections based on new attack types, tactics, companies and trends
• Collaborate with development and research teams to provide incident-driven insights, and develop new detection engines for identifying previously unknown attacks
• Write professional blog posts based on incident investigations and attack trends, contributing to the company’s research-driven content and public visibility
• Work in rotating shifts as part of a 24/7 operation (including nights, weekends, and holidays)
  
  

We Are Looking For:

An insightful and influential collaborator to join our team. We encourage you to apply for this position if you have the following qualities:

• At least 3 years of experience in an Incident Response or Security Operation roles
• Strong understanding of attack vectors, including Phishing, BEC, Email spoofing and impersonation techniques, Malware, ATO and more
• Knowledge of email protocols and security concepts: SMTP, SPF/DKIM/DMARC, headers, authentication methods
• Strong querying skills using SQL, SPL, KQL or AQL
• Good knowledge with Static & Dynamic techniques
• Familiarity with and understanding of code and scripting languages such as Python, JavaScript, Visual Basic, or similar - with the ability to read, interpret, and analyze potentially malicious scripts
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English
• Team player with a proactive, ownership-driven approach
  
  

Why Join Us:

At Fortinet, we embrace diversity and inclusivity. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and identities. Explore our welcoming work environment designed for a rewarding career journey with an attractive Total Rewards package to support you with your overall health and financial well-being. Join us in bringing solutions that make a meaningful and lasting impact to our 660,000+ customers around the globe.

We will only notify shortlisted candidates.

Fortinet will not entertain any unsolicited resumes, please refrain from sending them to any Fortinet employees or Fortinet email aliases. Should any Agency submit any resumes to Fortinet, these resumes if considered, will be assumed to have been given by the Agency free of any related fees/charges.

Hybrid

Responsibilities

• Investigate and respond to workspace security incidents across email, browser security and perimeter security domains.
• Handle investigation requests submitted by customers
• Perform targeted phishing analysis and investigation of new attack campaigns
• Conduct threat hunting based on attack patterns, behaviors, and indicators
• Build and improve detections based on new attack types, tactics, companies and trends
• Collaborate with development and research teams to provide incident-driven insights, and develop new detection engines for identifying previously unknown attacks
• Write professional blog posts based on incident investigations and attack trends, contributing to the company’s research-driven content and public visibility
• Work in rotating shifts as part of a 24/7 operation (including nights, weekends, and holidays)
  
  

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in an Incident Response or Security Operation roles
• Strong understanding of attack vectors, including Phishing, BEC, Email spoofing and impersonation techniques, Malware, ATO and more
• Knowledge of email protocols and security concepts: SMTP, SPF/DKIM/DMARC, headers, authentication methods
• Strong querying skills using SQL, SPL, KQL or AQL
• Good knowledge with Static & Dynamic techniques
• Familiarity with and understanding of code and scripting languages such as Python, JavaScript, Visual Basic, or similar - with the ability to read, interpret, and analyze potentially malicious scripts
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English
• Team player with a proactive, ownership-driven approach