Senior SOC Detection and Response Analyst- MDR

As a Detection and Response Analyst at Rapid7's Managed Detection and Response (MDR) team, you will play a crucial role in investigating and addressing high-priority security events across a variety of customer environments using Rapid7's advanced tools and threat intelligence. Your responsibilities will revolve around investigating malicious activities, ranging from account compromises to zero-day exploits, on different platforms like workstations, servers, and cloud environments. You will be expected to document your investigations using the MITRE ATT&CK Framework, including conducting forensic, malware, and root-cause analyses. Collaboration is key in this role, as you will closely work with Customer Advisors to discuss findings and recommendations. Additionally, sharing threat intelligence and best practices with fellow analysts is essential. Your feedback on improving detection capabilities will be valuable to the Threat Intelligence and Detection Engineering team. To excel in this position, you should possess a strong grasp of Windows, MacOS/Darwin, and Linux operating systems. A fundamental understanding of threat actor tactics such as lateral movement, privilege escalation, and persistence is crucial. Practical experience with CTF/HTB challenges, penetration testing tools like Mimikatz and Metasploit, as well as hands-on expertise in forensic artifact and malware sample analysis are highly desirable. Rapid7 is committed to building a secure digital environment and offers a dynamic and collaborative workplace where you can advance your career, challenge cybersecurity norms, and contribute to safeguarding over 10,000 global customers from emerging threats. If you are passionate about continuous learning, possess excellent collaboration skills, and approach problem-solving with a customer-centric mindset, this role at Rapid7 is the perfect opportunity for you.,