Mandiant: Cyber Defense Operations Consultant – Remote (West Coast)

Company DescriptionSince 2004, Mandiant has been a trusted partner to security-conscious organizations.

Effective security is based on the right combination of expertise, intelligence, and adaptive technology, and the Mandiant Advantage SaaS platform scales decades of frontline experience and industry-leading threat intelligence to deliver a range of dynamic cyber defense solutions.

Mandiant’s approach helps organizations develop more effective and efficient cyber security programs and instillsconfidence in their readiness to defend against and respond to cyber threats.Job DescriptionMandiant Security Transformation Services helps organizations build an effective security operations program that minimizes organizational risk and reduces the impact of security breaches.

Our Consultants offer recommendations grounded in first-hand experience and based on a security model that maps directly to our clients strategic goals, aligning security programs to support an Adaptive Defense strategy.As a motivated and experienced Cyber Defense Consultant, you will utilize your customer service skills to help customers assess, design, and build their own advanced threat detection capability and help to continually improve our own program methodology.

In this role, you will leverage your strong consulting skills to lead multiple projects focusing on security event monitoring, cyber threat intelligence and/or computer incidence response under tight deadlines.What You Will Do:Assess client incident response capabilities and internal programsProvide guidance on building and/or maturing information security programs, remediation, detecting and responding to computer security incidents, and implementation of tools and technologies used for enterprise securityEvaluate client needs, coordinate design for a solution, and clearly communicate the value proposition of complex and highly technical subjectsLead long-term transformation engagements as needed with multiple workstreamsImplement and/or assess existing security controlsProvide expert level knowledge of tools and technologies used for enterprise securityInterface with clients to address concerns, issues or escalations; track and drive to closure any issues that impact the service and its value to clientsQualificationsRequirements:3+ years of providing expert experience building information security programs to include hands-on implementation and/or assessment of security controls3+ years of providing expert in-depth knowledge in collecting, analyzing, and escalating security events; responding to computer security incidents, and/or collecting, analyzing, and disseminating cyber threat intelligence3+ years of experience in Incident Response and/or Security Operation Center development and practices3+ years of experience in security frameworks such as the MITRE ATT& CK framework3+ years of experience with the critical tools used in security event analysis, incident response, computer forensics, malware analysis, or other areas of security operations.

Understanding of security controls for common platforms and devices, including Windows, Unix, Linux, and network equipmentAdditional Qualifications:Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorshipAbility to travel up to 50%Provide expert level knowledge of tools and technologies used for enterprise securityProven ability and understanding of the components that comprise a successful information security programAdditional InformationAt Mandiant we are committed to our #OneTeam approach combining diversity, collaboration, and excellence.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.Minimum Salary: $95,000.

Final salary will be determined commensurately with cost of living, experience level, and/or any other legally permissible considerations.Incentive Compensation: Eligibility for annual bonus subject to individual and company performance; eligibility for award of Restricted Stock Units subject to eligibility requirements, approval from FireEye’s Compensation Committee, and vesting termsBenefits: Employer subsidized benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance.Subject to eligibility requirements, FireEye also offers the ability to participate in 401(k), Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Dependent Care Spending Accounts, and Employee Stock Purchase Program.FireEye also provides Paid Time Off, Flexible Paid Sick Time, and Paid Holidays.Disclosure as required by sb19-085 (8-5-20)Note that this position can be supported from remotely and we are focusing on the West Coast Region in the US.