Messaging Security Analyst I (Threat Protection)

Messaging Security Analyst – Threat Protection

The Role

As a Messaging Security Analyst, you will be an integral part of a global security efficacy team, focusing on the identification, management, and response to email-based threats. You will collaborate closely with fellow Analysts, Researchers, Software Engineers and Product teams to develop, refine, and maintain effective detection strategies. Your work will help keep Mimecast customers protected from evolving email threats.

Why Join Our Team?

“Become part of a dynamic team dedicated to protecting organizations from evolving email threats. At Mimecast, you’ll collaborate with experts across various fields, fostering a culture of curiosity and excellence. If you’re driven by solving problems and making an impact, this is the place for you.” – Hiring Manager

What You Will Do

• Proactively identify and dissect email-borne threats, including phishing, BEC, malware, and spam campaigns.
• Monitor email threat feeds, identify and respond to events.
• Maintain awareness of the current threat landscape and trends.
• Query and analyse large datasets to identify threat scope and indicators of compromise.
• Collaborate with team members both in-office and remotely to investigate threats and improve detection efficacy.
• Participate in cross-functional projects with Product, Engineering, and Operations teams to improve Mimecast’s security posture.
  
  

What We Are Looking

• Expertise in threat data classification
• Experience in a SOC or email detection/filtering engines.
• Knowledge of email threats and their TTPs, and strong curiosity about the infrastructure of phishing/malicious email campaigns.
• Understanding of email protocols (SMTP, IMAP, DKIM, SPF, DMARC).
• Excellent time management and ability to self-prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to collaborate effectively both in-office and remotely; strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Eagerness to learn, adapt, and share knowledge with others.
  
  

What We Bring

Join our Threat Protection team to accelerate your career journey, working with cutting-edge technologies and contributing to projects that have real customer impact. You will be immersed in a dynamic environment that recognizes and celebrates your achievements.

Mimecast offers formal and on the job learning opportunities, maintains a comprehensive benefits package that helps our employees and their family members to sustain a healthy lifestyle, and importantly - working in cross functional teams to build your knowledge!

Our Hybrid Model: We provide you with the flexibility to live balanced, healthy lives through our hybrid working model that champions both collaborative teamwork and individual flexibility. Employees are expected to come to the office at least two days per week, because working together in person:

• Fosters a culture of collaboration, communication, performance and learning
• Drives innovation and creativity within and between teams
• Introduces employees to priorities outside of their immediate realm
• Ensures important interpersonal relationships and connections with one another and our community!
  
  

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DEI Statement

Cybersecurity is a community effort. That’s why we’re committed to building an inclusive, diverse community that celebrates and welcomes everyone – unless they’re a cybercriminal, of course.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and we’d encourage you to join us whatever your background. We particularly welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups.

We consider everyone equally: your race, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, ability, marital status, nationality, or any other protected characteristic won’t affect your application.

Due to certain obligations to our customers, an offer of employment will be subject to your successful completion of applicable background checks, conducted in accordance with local law.