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 escalates 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 escalates 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 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 Professional Skills Strong analytical problem‑solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environmentStrong foundational understanding of both macOS and Windows environmentsA minimum of 5 years of progressive experience within Information Security, specifically including 2 or more years dedicated to Cloud security initiativesExperience with SIEM & SOAR administration is desirable but not essentialLocal to area with a Flexible hybrid working arrangementCore understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS) and security architecture Preferred Certifications CompTIA Security+, CySA+, BTL1, or Cloud Security certificationsBasic scripting knowledge (Python, PowerShell, or Bash) is a plus Technical Skills Demonstrated proficiency with a minimum of two major public cloud platforms (GCP and Azure preferred; AWS and OCI are advantageous)Familiarity with SIEM tools, logging platforms, firewalls, antivirus, and EDR solutionsLocal/Regional candidates onlyBachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience) #J-18808-Ljbffr