Fortra

SOC Analyst

Canada

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Cybersecurity, Information TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess an Accreditation in Cyber Security or a relevant certification, along with knowledge in responding to incidents or alerts generated by a SIEM, SOAR, or equivalent tool, a beginner understanding of cloud environments and infrastructure (preferably AWS), basic experience with IDS, network monitoring and packet analysis tools such as Snort, Suricata, Wireshark or TCPdump, basic command of Linux systems administration and working with BASH, basic hands on experience configuring Windows or Linux system logging, and a basic understanding of networking including TCP/IP, HTTP, SSL/TLS, SOAP, and reverse proxies.

Responsibilities

The SOC Analyst will utilize comprehensive knowledge of Fortra’s MDR products and services to effectively provide world-class customer experience and security outcomes for customers, protect customers on a global scale through the provision of expert security guidance on existing and emerging cyber security threats, analyze, escalate, and respond to security events, observables and incidents generated by Fortra’s MDR products, conduct Threat Hunting activities across our customer base, identifying threats and observables that contribute to threat intelligence and content management, support customer incident response activities, providing ongoing monitoring of adversaries and guidance for containment, eradication, and recovery, and tune proprietary security products for customer specific environments to maximize detection fidelity and minimize noise.

Skills

SIEM
SOAR
AWS
IDS
Network Monitoring
Snort
Suricata
Wireshark
TCPdump
Linux
BASH
Windows System Logging
Networking
TCP/IP
HTTP
SSL/TLS
SOAP
Reverse Proxies
OWASP Top 10

Fortra

Cybersecurity solutions for businesses and enterprises

About Fortra

Fortra provides cybersecurity solutions aimed at protecting businesses from evolving cyber threats. Their products include threat detection and response, data protection, network security, and automation tools, all designed to work together seamlessly. Fortra differentiates itself from competitors by focusing on customer success and offering integrated and scalable solutions that can adapt to the needs of both small and large organizations. The company's goal is to simplify cybersecurity for its clients, ensuring they can operate securely and efficiently in a complex digital landscape.

Key Metrics

Eden Prairie, MinnesotaHeadquarters
1991Year Founded
GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage
CybersecurityIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Increased competition from market leaders may impact Fortra's market share and pricing.
Potential class action suit from ransomware attack could harm Fortra's reputation and finances.
Dependency on third-party distributors may affect direct customer relationships and profit margins.

Differentiation

Fortra offers integrated and scalable cybersecurity solutions for diverse business needs.
The company focuses on customer-centric approaches to enhance cybersecurity posture and automation.
Fortra's XDR solution provides comprehensive security across identity, network, cloud, and endpoints.

Upsides

Growing demand for XDR solutions boosts Fortra's market potential and client base.
Strategic partnerships in North America and EMEA expand Fortra's reach and service offerings.
Recognition as a market leader in security awareness training enhances brand reputation.

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