Security Analyst

Job Title: Senior Security Analyst
Location: United States and Canada Only (Remote)
Department: Anetac Labs
Reports To: Head of Global Engineering
For California and New York candidates the base salary range for this role is USD$ 165,000 per year - USD $220,000 per year.

About Anetac: Antetac is founded on a mission to dynamically link data patterns, accounts, and identities.  At Anetac, our roots in cybersecurity run deep, We leverage decades of cybersecurity experience to serve organizations of all types and sizes. Prior to establishing Anetac, our founding team conducted in-depth interviews with over 35 security executives around the globe to understand issues related to service accounts. With a customer-centric approach and mindfulness to the dynamic environments facing security teams today, we have developed a world-class identity management platform that provides streaming discovery and management of the dynamic service account landscape every organization encounters today. Our knowledge, passion for security and commitment to continuous improvement are aimed at transforming how service accounts are managed and secured.

Anatec is a series A funding company totaling $16 million which will bring necessary disruption to the identity and security market by providing an intuitive, rapidly deployable SaaS solution. The streaming solution offers real-time visibility, enabling users to discover, monitor and respond to the large threat surface exploited via service accounts. These threats include but are not limited to large standing privileges, shared use, lack of credential rotation and dormancy of an account.

Job Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated Senior Security Analyst who is self-motivated and has an entrepreneurial spirit at heart. The role includes being in the field, with field-facing responsibilities. The right candidate is an enthusiastic technologist who is very comfortable working in a fast-paced, and dynamic environment, and is excited to interface with customers. In this role you will be responsible for analyzing customer data sets to identify interesting account activity, creating comprehensive reports, coaching partners in creating reports, and collaborating with the product team to continuously enhance our tools. This role requires a strong analytical mindset, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to improving security measures. Strong interpersonal communication skills (verbal & written) are a must. The role requires strategic thinking and the ability to be a thought leader.

Key Responsibilities:

Data Analyst and Monitoring:

• Analyze customer data sets to detect unusual or suspicious account activity.

• Utilize security tools and techniques to monitor and evaluate data patterns.

• Investigate suspicious  security patterns in a timely manner.

Reporting:

• Generate detailed reports on security findings, trends, and incidents.

• Present reports to stakeholders, ensuring clarity and actionable insights.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of all security activities and findings.

Coaching and Partner Support:

• Provide coaching and training to partners on interpreting security reports and findings.

• Offer guidance and support in implementing security recommendations and best practices.

• Act as a point of contact for partners’ security-related queries and concerns.

Thought Leadership and Advocacy:

• Ability to explain vulnerabilities and weaknesses in OWASP Top 10 and SANS Top 25 to any audience and discuss effective defensive techniques.

• Understanding of MITRE Framework and adversarial methodologies.

• Drive conversations around offensive techniques and recommendations.

• Provide thought leadership and security hardening strategies for customer environments 

• Demonstrate an expert understanding of the life cycle of network threats, attack vectors, and methods of exploitation with an understanding of intrusion set tactics, techniques, and procedures.

• Knowledge of TCP/IP Protocols, network analysis and network/security applications, including log and network traffic capture analysis.

Collaboration and Improvement

• Work closely with the product team to identify opportunities for enhancing the platform features.

• Contribute to the development and refinement of security reports, procedures, and protocols.

• Participate in regular team meetings to discuss security trends, challenges, and improvement strategies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a security analyst role or similar.

• Expertise in multiple security domains such as identity management and authentication, cryptography, networking, web protocols.

• Strong understanding of security frameworks, such as MITRE, NIST or others.

• Proven experience as a Security Analyst or in a similar role, with a strong understanding of security concepts, protocols, and practices.

• Proficiency in using security monitoring and analysis tools.

• Proficiency with Neptune/Jupyter notebooks for data analysis is desirable.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively.

• Experience in coaching or training others is a plus.

• Good understanding of regulations governing security practices in regulated industries is a plus

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.

• Company equity.

• Medical, dental, vision and stock options.

• Generous time off.

• Company meals every Wednesday.

• Virtual weekly happy hours.

• Monthly Health & Wellness Program stipend.

• Commuter travel program.

• Company events.

• Professional Self Development stipend annually to grow your knowledge.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

We’re committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities. That’s why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has room at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunity to excel.

Statement of Non-Discrimination: In keeping with our beliefs and goals, no employee or applicant will face discrimination or harassment based on: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, or veteran status. Above and beyond discrimination and harassment based on “protected categories,” we also strive to prevent other subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (i.e., stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our office. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at Anetac. We value a diverse workforce – people who identify as women, non-binary or gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, American Indian or Native Alaskan, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, differently-abled, caretakers and parents, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Thank you to the Level Playing Field Institute for this statement of non-discrimination.

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