
Real job — pulled straight from Sophos’s careers page · Verified October 11, 2026 · No reposts.
Job description
Sophos is hiring a Threat Analyst Team Lead — a full-time, based in India role. Apply directly on Sophos's careers page below.
Team Lead- Threat Analyst
Team: MDR and Security Operations
Location: India
Commitment: Permanent
Workplace Type: remote
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
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Maintain supervision over operational tasks and provide day-to-day oversight for threat analysts
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Oversee analysts in their investigation and response
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Activities when security incidents arise to determine possible root cause and resolution
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Effectively communicate information to stakeholders of all levels
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Demonstrate experience in network and host-based intrusion analysis, incident response processes and procedures, digital forensics and/or handling malware
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Acting as a lead throughout incident scenarios and provide subject matter expertise in cybersecurity incident response·
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Successfully executing incident handling procedures as well as direct response to cyber security incidents
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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
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Assessing cyber threat intelligence/open source intelligence and operationalizing that information
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Demonstrating real-world, hands-on experience dealing with sophisticated malware and dynamic cyber threat actors
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Identifying current and emerging threats and application of such research
What you will bring
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5+ years of experience within a cybersecurity environment; experience in a leadership role is preferred
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Bachelor's in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field; or relevant, commensurate work experience
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Experience in a security operations center, or similar environment, and identifying indications of compromise or attack and responding to incidents
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Endpoint and network security experience required; IDS, IPS, EDR, ATP, Malware defenses and monitoring experience
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Threat hunting experience preferred
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Knowledge of common adversary tactics and techniques, e.g., obfuscation, persistence, defense evasion, etc.
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Knowledge of Mitre ATT&CK framework preferred
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Working knowledge of incident response procedures
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Experience with SQL query construction preferred
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Experience with OSQuery is a plus
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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)
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Fundamental understanding of network traffic analysis including TCP/IP, routing, switching, protocols, etc.
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Frequently asked questions
What skills are required for Threat Analyst Team Lead at Sophos?
The required skills for Threat Analyst Team Lead at Sophos include: SQL, Windows, Linux, macOS, TCP/IP.
What is the seniority level for Threat Analyst Team Lead at Sophos?
Threat Analyst Team Lead at Sophos is a Manager / Senior level position.
How do I apply for Threat Analyst Team Lead at Sophos?
You can view the full description and apply for Threat Analyst Team Lead at Sophos on EchoJobs: https://echojobs.io/job/sophos-team-lead-threat-analyst-6lt8q.