SOC Analyst - 5 + Experience

As a SOC Analyst at SentinelOne, you'll be responsible for continuous monitoring and analysis of security alerts, supporting incident response activities through every phase, from preparation to post-event activity. You will engage in threat hunting, security compliance, auditing security events, and developing detection methods to enhance our security capabilities.

To be considered for the SOC Analyst position at SentinelOne, you should have over 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, along with a relevant educational background in fields such as information technology. While specific certifications are a plus, they aren’t mandatory. Familiarity with frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK and hands-on experience with log analysis are also key to succeeding in this role.

At SentinelOne, we are committed to continuous learning. SOC Analysts are encouraged to engage with our Udemy Business platform for training in both hard and soft skills, and we also provide support for additional educational activities. This focus on growth ensures that our team remains at the forefront of cybersecurity innovations and technologies.

In the SOC Analyst role at SentinelOne, you will work with essential security tools, including SIEMs and EDR solutions, to analyze logs and events effectively. You'll also gain experience with cloud security controls related to AWS, GCP, and Azure, allowing you to develop a well-rounded skill set within modern cybersecurity frameworks.

SentinelOne offers a comprehensive benefits package for SOC Analysts, including an employee stock purchase program, flexible time off, wellness initiatives, and private medical insurance. We also support work-life balance through parental leave, home-office allowances, and various training opportunities to help you excel in your career.

When answering this question, elaborate on the four key phases of the incident response life cycle: Preparation, Detection and Analysis, Containment, Eradication and Recovery, and Post-Event Activity. Discuss your familiarity with these stages and how you've applied them in past experiences.

Be prepared to share specific instances where you have utilized SIEM tools in monitoring and analyzing security events. Highlight your abilities to filter, organize, and interpret data to support incident response activities.

Discuss your approach to prioritization, emphasizing the importance of assessing the severity and potential impact of incidents. Mention methodologies you follow, such as Triage or Risk Assessment, to effectively manage workload.

Provide insight into your proactive approach for identifying malicious activities by sharing tools, techniques, and strategies you employ in threat hunting. Mention how you correlate data from different sources to uncover hidden threats.

Prepare a compelling narrative about a specific incident, detailing your role, actions taken during the incident response process, and the final outcome. This will demonstrate your experience and problem-solving abilities in a real-world scenario.

Explain your understanding of key networking concepts, such as IP addressing, DNS, and firewall configurations. Relate your knowledge to practical applications in security contexts, showing an understanding of how network security impacts overall cybersecurity.

Discuss how documentation helps ensure clear communication during incident handling, serves as a reference for future incidents, and contributes to compliance efforts. Share examples from your experience where documentation played a crucial role.

Explain your commitment to continuous learning through various methods such as following cybersecurity news sources, participating in online forums, and attending training sessions or conferences. This will reflect your dedication to remaining knowledgeable in the fast-evolving field.

Share specific tools you prefer for log analysis and explain why they are effective in your workflows. Highlight features that assist in detecting and responding to incidents efficiently.

Express your enthusiasm for the SentinelOne mission and its innovative approach to cybersecurity. Discuss how the company's collaborative culture aligns with your personal values and professional goals, and how you can contribute to its success.