SpecterOps

Defensive Security Analyst-EU

Eu, Normandy, France

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Cybersecurity, Security OperationsIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must reside in the EU and have established experience in operating in a SOC environment, either through relevant experience or qualifications, along with knowledge of operating and maintaining a SIEM and cloud architectures, particularly AWS. They must also provide expertise in incident response activities and digital forensics, including the capture and preservation of system logs and volatile memory captures, and possess experience with programming or scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, and Bash.

Responsibilities

The Defensive Security Analyst will independently support the client engineering, managing, and monitoring Security Operations Center (SOC) systems, working directly with client personnel and systems, and be available for after-hours or weekend work in urgent incident response scenarios, monitoring and maintaining security systems, and providing expertise in supporting incident response activities and digital forensics state preservation.

Skills

SOC operations
SIEM
AWS
incident response
digital forensics
log management
memory capture
disk imaging
PowerShell
Python
Bash
penetration testing (nice to have)
cloud architectures

SpecterOps

Cybersecurity services for threat defense

About SpecterOps

SpecterOps provides cybersecurity services that help organizations defend against advanced cyber threats. Their main services include adversary simulation, penetration testing, hunt operations, and breach assessments, which test and improve an organization's security measures. They also offer specialized tools like BloodHound and PowerForensics, along with training programs to educate clients on the latest tactics used by cyber adversaries. SpecterOps stands out by combining high-level services with proprietary tools and training, aiming to enhance the security posture of both commercial businesses and government agencies.

Key Metrics

Alexandria, VirginiaHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$74.4MTotal Funding
EARLY_VCCompany Stage
CybersecurityIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Flexible Work Hours
Paid Holidays
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Stock Options
Home Office Stipend
Phone/Internet Stipend
Professional Development Budget
Family Planning Benefits

Risks

Increased competition from companies like XM Cyber may challenge SpecterOps' market share.
Over-reliance on government contracts poses risks if government spending changes.
Rapid cyber threat evolution may outpace SpecterOps' tool and training development.

Differentiation

SpecterOps offers unique adversary simulation services mimicking real-world attacker tactics.
Their BloodHound tool identifies attack paths in Active Directory environments effectively.
SpecterOps provides advanced adversary TTPs training, enhancing client defense capabilities.

Upsides

SpecterOps received FedRAMP High Authorization, expanding access to federal government contracts.
Kevin Mandia's appointment as chair enhances SpecterOps' credibility and strategic direction.
The launch of a channel partner program broadens SpecterOps' market reach and service delivery.

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