About Us

Sophos is a cybersecurity leader defending 600,000 organizations globally with an AI-driven platform and expert-led services. Sophos meets organizations wherever they are in their security maturity and grows with them to defeat cyberattacks. Its solutions combine machine learning, automation, and real-time threat intelligence with frontline human expertise from Sophos X-Ops to deliver advanced, 24/7 threat monitoring, detection, and response.

Sophos offers industry-leading managed detection and response (MDR) alongside a comprehensive portfolio of cybersecurity technologies — including endpoint, network, email, and cloud security, extended detection and response (XDR), identity threat detection and response (ITDR), and next-gen SIEM. Together with expert advisory services, these capabilities help organizations proactively reduce risk and respond faster, with the visibility and scalability needed to stay ahead of evolving threats.

Sophos goes to market with a global partner ecosystem, including Managed Service Providers (MSPs), Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs), resellers and distributors, marketplace integrations, and cyber risk partners, giving organizations the flexibility to choose trusted relationships when securing their business. Sophos is headquartered in Oxford, U.K. More information is available at www.sophos.com.

Role Summary

Sophos is seeking an experienced and motivated Security Operations Manager to support its Managed Detection and Response (MDR) customers.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the operational management and effectiveness of the Security Operations Center and its personnel. This involves overseeing the day-to-day security operations and ensuring the strategic and operational mission of the MDR Team is fulfilled.

What you will do

Maintain supervision over operational tasks and provide day-to-day oversight for threat analysts

Oversee analysts in their investigation and response

Activities when security incidents arise to determine possible root cause and resolution

Effectively communicate information to stakeholders of all levels

Demonstrate experience in network and host-based intrusion analysis, incident response processes and procedures, digital forensics and/or handling malware

Acting as a lead throughout incident scenarios and provide subject matter expertise in cybersecurity incident response·

Successfully executing incident handling procedures as well as direct response to cyber security incidents

Maintaining current knowledge and recognition of attacker tools, tactics, and procedures to produce indicators of compromise (IOCs) that can be utilized during active and future investigations

Assessing cyber threat intelligence/open source intelligence and operationalizing that information

Demonstrating real-world, hands-on experience dealing with sophisticated malware and dynamic cyber threat actors

Identifying current and emerging threats and application of such research

What you will bring

5+ years of experience within a cybersecurity environment; experience in a leadership role is preferred

Bachelor's in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field; or relevant, commensurate work experience

Experience in a security operations center, or similar environment, and identifying indications of compromise or attack and responding to incidents

Endpoint and network security experience required; IDS, IPS, EDR, ATP, Malware defenses and monitoring experience

Threat hunting experience preferred

Knowledge of common adversary tactics and techniques, e.g., obfuscation, persistence, defense evasion, etc.

Knowledge of Mitre ATT&CK framework preferred

Working knowledge of incident response procedures

Experience with SQL query construction preferred

Experience with OSQuery is a plus

Experience administering and supporting Windows OS (both workstations and server) and one of the following: Apple or Linux-based operating systems (e.g. XP, Windows 7, 2003, 2008, OS X)

Fundamental understanding of network traffic analysis including TCP/IP, routing, switching, protocols, etc.

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What's Great About Sophos?

· Sophos operates a remote-first working model, making remote work the primary option for most employees. However, some roles may necessitate a hybrid approach. While we are a remote first organization, applicants must have legal authorization to work in the jurisdiction where the position is posted, without requiring employer sponsorship.

· Our people – we innovate and create, all of which are accompanied by a great sense of fun and team spirit

· Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks that build community and provide education and advocacy

· Annual charity and fundraising initiatives and volunteer days for employees to support local communities

· Global employee sustainability initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint

· Global fitness and trivia competitions to keep our bodies and minds sharp

· Global wellbeing days for employees to relax and recharge

· Monthly wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and wellbeing

Our Commitment To You

We’re proud of the diverse and inclusive environment we have at Sophos, and we’re committed to ensuring equality of opportunity. We believe that diversity, combined with excellence, builds a better Sophos, so we encourage applicants who can contribute to the diversity of our team. All applicants will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, sex, gender reassignment, marital status, race, religion or belief, color, age, military veteran status, disability, pregnancy, maternity or sexual orientation. We want to give you every opportunity to show us your best self, so if there are any adjustments we could make to the recruitment and selection process to support you, please let us know.

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About Us

Role Summary

Sophos is seeking an experienced and motivated Security Operations Manager to support its Managed Detection and Response (MDR) customers.

What you will do

Maintain supervision over operational tasks and provide day-to-day oversight for threat analysts

Oversee analysts in their investigation and response

Activities when security incidents arise to determine possible root cause and resolution

Effectively communicate information to stakeholders of all levels

Demonstrate experience in network and host-based intrusion analysis, incident response processes and procedures, digital forensics and/or handling malware

Acting as a lead throughout incident scenarios and provide subject matter expertise in cybersecurity incident response·

Successfully executing incident handling procedures as well as direct response to cyber security incidents

Maintaining current knowledge and recognition of attacker tools, tactics, and procedures to produce indicators of compromise (IOCs) that can be utilized during active and future investigations

Assessing cyber threat intelligence/open source intelligence and operationalizing that information

Demonstrating real-world, hands-on experience dealing with sophisticated malware and dynamic cyber threat actors

Identifying current and emerging threats and application of such research

What you will bring

5+ years of experience within a cybersecurity environment; experience in a leadership role is preferred

Bachelor's in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field; or relevant, commensurate work experience

Experience in a security operations center, or similar environment, and identifying indications of compromise or attack and responding to incidents

Endpoint and network security experience required; IDS, IPS, EDR, ATP, Malware defenses and monitoring experience

Threat hunting experience preferred

Knowledge of common adversary tactics and techniques, e.g., obfuscation, persistence, defense evasion, etc.

Knowledge of Mitre ATT&CK framework preferred

Working knowledge of incident response procedures

Experience with SQL query construction preferred

Experience with OSQuery is a plus

Experience administering and supporting Windows OS (both workstations and server) and one of the following: Apple or Linux-based operating systems (e.g. XP, Windows 7, 2003, 2008, OS X)

Fundamental understanding of network traffic analysis including TCP/IP, routing, switching, protocols, etc.

#L1

#B2

Ready to Join Us?

What's Great About Sophos?

· Our people – we innovate and create, all of which are accompanied by a great sense of fun and team spirit

· Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks that build community and provide education and advocacy

· Annual charity and fundraising initiatives and volunteer days for employees to support local communities

· Global employee sustainability initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint

· Global fitness and trivia competitions to keep our bodies and minds sharp

· Global wellbeing days for employees to relax and recharge

· Monthly wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and wellbeing

Our Commitment To You

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