Arista Networks

Technology

SecurityAnalyst

$103–154k Santa Clara, California, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Security Analyst at Arista Networks. Skills: Cloud security, Incident response, Threat intelligence. Monitor security alerts. Escalate anomalies”

Industry & Context.

Technology
Problems you'll solve

Analytical problem-solving

Eligibility Requirements

Local/Regional candidates only

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related technical field, 5 years progressive experience in Information Security, 2 years dedicated to Cloud security initiatives, Foundational understanding of macOS and Windows environments

Nice to Have

Experience with SIEM & SOAR administration, GCP and Azure AWS and OCI are advantageous

What You'll Do.

Monitor security alerts

Conduct initial triage

Analyze security incidents

Classify security incidents

Document investigative findings

Assist in incident response

Follow incident response procedures

Escalate to senior analysts

Gather threat intelligence

Enhance security monitoring

Create internal documentation

Maintain internal documentation

Review internal documentation

Implement cloud security architectures

Implement cloud guardrails

Support vulnerability management

Identify security weaknesses

Conduct cloud investigations

Provide cloud containment

Provide forensic support

Stay informed on threats

Stay informed on vulnerabilities

Stay informed on trends

Collaborate with cross-functional teams

Ensure timely resolution

Provide recommendations

Participate in project work

Proof-of-concepts (PoCs)

Optimize existing technologies

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Operational Security team; Senior analysts; Cross-functional teams

Communication Scope

Guidance; Recommendations

Process & Methodology

Proof-of-concepts (PoCs)

Full Job Description

Arista Networks is an industry leader in data-driven, client-to-cloud networking for large data center, campus and routing environments. What sets us apart is our relentless pursuit of innovation. We leverage the latest advancements in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and software-defined networking to provide our clients with a competitive edge in an increasingly interconnected world. Our solutions are designed to not only meet the current demands of the digital landscape but to also anticipate and adapt to future challenges. At Arista we value the diversity of thought and perspectives that each employee brings to the table. We believe that fostering an inclusive environment, where individuals from various backgrounds and experiences feel welcome, is essential for driving creativity and innovation. Our commitment to excellence has earned us several prestigious awards, such as Best Engineering Team, Best Company for Diversity, Compensation, and Work-Life Balance. At Arista, we take pride in our track record of success and strive to maintain the highest standards of quality and performance in everything we do. Who You’ll Work With You will join our Operational Security team, a group of dedicated professionals who serve as our organization's initial line of defense. In this collaborative environment, you will work closely with senior analysts to monitor security alerts across our enterprise telemetry, investigate potential threats, and support critical incident response efforts. Our team thrives on shared expertise and hands-on experience with diverse technologies to protect our infrastructure. What You'll Do * Monitor security alerts from various telemetry sources (SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR) and escalate anomalies as necessary. * Conduct initial triage, analysis, and classification of security incidents. * Document investigative findings and assist in comprehensive incident response. * Follow established incident response procedures and escalate to senior analysts

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