Security Analyst II

About Pantheon

Pantheon is the WebOps platform for websites that deliver extraordinary results. We believe in putting the magic of the internet in everyone’s hands. That’s why we’re so passionate about helping developers, IT and marketing develop, test, and release website changes faster and more reliably so they can build and maintain websites that create value for their organizations. Our cloud native software makes it easy to securely manage a single website or thousands of websites across multiple teams in one platform.

Pantheon’s core company values are Trust, Teamwork, Passion, and Customers First. At Pantheon, we work hard and play harder, valuing individuality, humor, and balance. We're enthusiastic participants in several open-source communities and have real relationships with many of our most active customers. If all of this sounds interesting to you, read on!

The Role

Security Analysts are engaged in the active monitoring and response to threats, threat actors, along with pushing the boundary of detection and operational tooling to enable active monitoring.  Security Analyst II role is a mid-level level role in security operations (SecOps) that combines many different disciplines from incident response to security tooling.  This role is crucial to how security operations functions within the organization, engaging with security tools and doing in depth analysis on incidents.  A diverse background, critical thinking, quick learning, deep exposure to IT and security technologies, all contribute to being successful in SecOps.

What you Need to Succeed

• Incident Response
• Provide security event monitoring through analysis and response to alerts
• Prioritize alerts based on severity, impact and risk to operations
• Perform Incident Response tasks based on framework and process steps
• Document and manage incident cases
• Escalation point for on-duty SOC analysts
• Contribute to forensic analysis
• Follow SOPs
• Detection
• Trending and analysis of security and operational tooling log data
• Review and optimization of log search queries
• Conduct gap analysis of detection methods, placement, and depth of coverage
• Deep familiarity with SIEM architecture, SIEM operations and ecosystem
• Log Analysis
• Review of raw logs to develop trending and analysis related to operational searches
• Contribute to development of baseline and deviation KPIs
• Contribute to security tooling detection rule optimization
• Security Tool Operations
• Validate that security tooling is operational and detection rules, policies, etc. are functioning as intended
• Promote a culture of security across the organization
• Be able to wear many hats, performing critical required duties as necessary, especially as the team is being developed
• Occasional travel

What you Bring to the Table

• 3 to 5 years of experience of Information Technology experience in networking, operations, security, or other technical discipline
• 1 to 3 years of experience working in a regulated or audited organization
• 3 to 5 years of experience as a SOC or security operations analyst
• Experience with security tooling and techniques
• Experience with security processes and procedures
• Critical thinking and ability to think through problems
• Ability to work on-site, remotely or at other locations as needed
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to deal with fast pace and high stress
• Ability to support shift work
• Ability to be on-call

Preferred Experience, Skills and Knowledge

• Degree in information security or information technology or formal practical training in Security Operations
• Security+, CISSP, SANS certificates, or similar security certifications
• Technology specific certifications
• Experience with SIEM, SOAR, and other security technologies
• Experience with host and/or network forensic analysis
• Passion for security, information technology and staying current
• Demonstrate a proactive approach towards continuous improvement and innovation, fueled by curiosity and a firm belief in the pursuit of optimization

What We Offer

We have all the usual perks and benefits but what we can really offer you is a fantastic work environment powered by an amazing team.

• Industry competitive compensation and equity plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Sick Leave (PSL) and 11 Paid Company Holidays
• Full medical coverage (Extended health care, dental, vision)
• Top-of-line equipment
• Monthly allowance for wellness, reading and access to LinkedIn Learning for continued development
• Events and activities both team-based and company wide that inspire, educate and cultivate

Pantheon is an equal opportunity action employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other classification protected by law. Pantheon complies with federal and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the interview process, please contact talent@pantheon.io. Pursuant to local and federal regulations, Pantheon will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.

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The Canadian base salary range for this position is 80,000 CAD - 107,000 CAD per year. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. At Pantheon, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.