Security Analyst I – SOC (Ireland)

About the role

Join the Mandiant Threat Defense (MTD) Security Operations Center as an Associate Security Analyst. You will be on the front line defending customers against sophisticated threats, moving beyond simple alert validation to deep‑dive investigations using Google SecOps and Mandiant intelligence.

Key responsibilities

• Analyze real‑time security events across endpoint, network, and cloud environments via a centralized analyst console and SIEM/Google SecOps platform.
• Conduct host and network forensic analysis to support incident response, understand attacker activity, and assess customer impact.
• Perform static and dynamic analysis of suspicious files to identify capabilities such as GOOTLOADER JavaScript or CORNFLAKE.V3 backdoors.
• Determine severity, impact, and scope of incidents, isolate compromised hosts, and stop lateral movement or ransomware propagation.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security, Information Technology or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a SOC or information security role.
• Enthusiastic about cyber security, eager to automate repetitive tasks and improve security processes.

Required skills

• Experience with SIEM platforms and Google SecOps.
• Host and network forensic analysis.
• Static and dynamic malware analysis.
• Scripting abilities.

What we offer

• Competitive salary €68,000‑€70,000 per year plus 15% bonus target, equity and benefits.
• Opportunity to work with leading threat intelligence and machine‑learning capabilities.
• Inclusive, equal‑opportunity workplace.