Security Analyst
Arista Networks
Company Description
Arista Networks is an industry leader in data-driven, client-to-cloud networking for large data center, campus and routing environments. Arista is a well-established and profitable company with over $8 billion in revenue. Arista’s award-winning platforms, ranging in Ethernet speeds up to 800G bits per second, redefine scalability, agility, and resilience. Arista is a founding member of the Ultra Ethernet consortium. We have shipped over 20 million cloud networking ports worldwide with CloudVision and EOS, an advanced network operating system. Arista is committed to open standards, and its products are available worldwide directly and through partners.
At Arista, we value the diversity of thought and perspectives each employee brings. We believe fostering an inclusive environment where individuals from various backgrounds and experiences feel welcome is essential for driving creativity and innovation.
Our commitment to excellence has earned us several prestigious awards, such as the Great Place to Work Survey for Best Engineering Team and Best Company for Diversity, Compensation, and Work-Life Balance. At Arista, we take pride in our track record of success and strive to maintain the highest quality and performance standards in everything we do.
Job Description
Who You’ll Work With
In this role, You will work closely with Tier 2 and Tier 3 Security Analysts for guidance, escalation, and case review, particularly for high- and critical-severity incidents and tuning adjustments. I will collaborate daily with fellow Tier 1 analysts to ensure seamless 24/7 security coverage and consistent case handling, while maintaining open communication with the broader MNDR security operations team. Through this teamwork, I will contribute to shared investigations, knowledge transfer, and continuous improvement of security operations processes across Arista’s managed detection and response environment.
What You’ll Do
We are seeking skilled and motivated Contract Security Analysts to join the Arista Managed Network Detections and Response (MNDR) team. The successful candidate(s) will play a critical role in our 24/7 security operations, leveraging a suite of security tools including our core NDR platform, CrowdStrike (for EDR), and CrowdStrike SIEM to protect Arista's environment. We are hiring for a Tier 1 (T1) / entry level analyst.
Key Responsibilities
- Efficiently manage and document security cases within the Hive and Fresh Service ticketing system.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of security operations processes and technical skills.
- Maintain open communication and collaboration with other security team members.
Qualifications
- The Tier 1 Analyst serves as the first line of defense. Their core focus is the efficient handling of security alerts and initial investigations.
- Alert Triaging & Case Management: Responsible for the efficient handling of Hive Cases, performing initial investigations, and accurately documenting findings.
- Operational Adaptability: Must be adaptable and capable of assisting with other security operations tasks beyond core case management.
- Escalation & Review: The T1 Analyst must escalate issues to a senior analyst when facing difficulties in determining case outcomes, handling complex customer requests, or requiring expert guidance. Crucially, all cases classified as High or Critical must undergo review by a T2 or T3 analyst before final submission and customer escalation. Furthermore, all tuning adjustments made by a T1 Analyst must be reviewed and approved by a T2 or T3 analyst before case closure.
Additional Information
Arista stands out as an engineering-centric company. Our leadership, including founders and engineering managers, are all engineers who understand sound software engineering principles and the importance of doing things right.
We hire globally into our diverse team. At Arista, engineers have complete ownership of their projects. Our management structure is flat and streamlined, and software engineering is led by those who understand it best. We prioritize the development and utilization of test automation tools.
Our engineers have access to every part of the company, providing opportunities to work across various domains. Arista is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with development offices in Australia, Canada, India, Ireland, and the US. We consider all our R&D centers equal in stature.
Join us to shape the future of networking and be part of a culture that values invention, quality, respect, and fun.