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Detection and Response Analyst, US - Opportunity for Working Remotely - VMware
Washington, DC
Posted: Sep 10, 2022 04:02

Job Description

Why will you enjoy this new opportunity?

VMware's Detection and Response Team (DART) is a team of cyber threat responders on the frontlines protecting against cyber threats that target VMware and our customers. You will be deeply engaged in the day-to-day operations that ensure we effectively detect and respond to evolving cyber threats using leading-edge technology and robust processes - while working with some of the smartest people in the industry. You will be part of a culture of execution, passion, and integrity focused on customers and community across the team - with empathy and trust.

We are looking for an experienced detection and response analyst to join our US-based team as Detection and Response Analyst, US. We are building the next generation of cyber detection and response capabilities to enable and protect VMware as we continue to grow.

Success in the Role: What are the performance outcomes over the first 6-12 months you will work toward completing?

You will be part of VMware's US-based regional Detection and Response Team (DART), working closely with a highly technical team in the next phase of growth as we protect VMware. Specifically:

  • Participate in detection and response operations for the US team across both enterprise and multi-cloud infrastructure (Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform).

  • Identify visibility gaps and drive improvements to our current processes to ensure effective detection and response to cyber threats.

  • Actively collaborate with security and engineering teams to drive prevention and detection requirements across our services, applications, and infrastructure.

  • Build trusted relationships to support our key stakeholders across the business.

The Work: What type of work will you be doing? What assignments, requirements, or skills will you be performing on a regular basis?

  • Provide primary triage, analysis, and operational support for security events and alerts.

  • Respond to colleague inquiries and manage escalations, advise on compliance with VMware information security policies.

  • Coordinate and communicate regional team shift handovers and incident documentation as part of the global Detection and Response Team (DART).

  • Participate in processes and continuous monitoring controls related to security monitoring for various US public sector compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, CMMC, DFARS).

  • Work closely with the Security Intelligence and Response Team (SIRT) to ensure effective response to security incidents and support for operational threat intelligence.

  • Provide regional technical leadership and drive communications during incident response within US time zones across all levels of the organization, from technical teams to executive leadership.

  • Collaborate with other regional teams on development and management of detection and response operational process framework and related playbooks for daily operations.

  • Contribute to requirements definition, evaluation, and implementation for detection and response tools and capabilities, process automation, and security logging standards.

  • Maintain highly collaborative relationships with key stakeholders including legal, privacy, IT, operations, and engineering teams to lead security change across the business.

  • Maintain knowledge and understanding of the current cyber threat landscape and emerging cyber threats.

What is the leadership like for this role? What is the structure and culture of the team like?

This role reports to Jarrett Rodrick, Sr. Manager, Detection and Response, US and is part of the global Detection and Response Team (DART) within VMware's Threat Management organization. With over 8 years of experience in information security, Jarrett believes personal drive and motivation breed success in this field. He is passionate about developing a diverse, technical team while empowering individuals to take initiative.

VMware's Threat Management organization maintains a collaborative and diverse team culture based on trust and integrity. The teams that make up this organization work closely together sharing knowledge and ideas as they continue their personal growth and development.

Where is this role located?

Flexible: The role is considered flexible and will be a mix of working from a local VMware office and remote depending on your preferences and the arrangements determined with your future manager. You will be expected to live within a reasonable non-daily commute of the office.

What are the benefits and perks of working at VMware?

You and your loved ones will be supported with a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. Below are some highlights, or you can view the complete benefits package by visiting www.benefits.vmware.com .

  • Medical Coverage, Retirement, and Parental Leave Plans for All Family Types

  • Generous Time Off Programs

  • 40 hours of paid time to volunteer in your community

  • Rethink's Neurodiversity program to support parents raising children with learning or behavior challenges, or developmental disabilities

  • Financial contributions to your ongoing development (conference participation, trainings, course work, etc.)

  • Wellness reimbursement and online fitness and wellbeing classes

This job may require the candidate to travel and/or work from a facility that requires full vaccination prior to entry.

Category : Engineering and Technology

Subcategory: Information Security

Experience: Manager and Professional

Full Time/ Part Time: Full Time

Posted Date: 2022-09-09

VMware Company Overview: At VMware, we believe that software has the power to unlock new opportunities for people and our planet. We look beyond the barriers of compromise to engineer new ways to make technologies work together seamlessly. Our cloud, mobility, and security software form a flexible, consistent digital foundation for securely delivering the apps, services and experiences that are transforming business innovation around the globe. At the core of what we do are our people who deeply value execution, passion, integrity, customers, and community. Shape what's possible today at http://careers.vmware.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: VMware is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: VMware is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at VMware are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. VMware will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. VMware encourages applicants of all ages. Vmware will provide reasonable accommodation to employees who have protected disabilities consistent with local law.



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