Rapid7 · 1 day ago
Manager, Detection & Response Analyst
Arlington, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expRapid7 is a cybersecurity company focused on creating a secure digital world for its customers. The Manager of Detection and Response Services will lead a team of analysts in performing real-time threat detection and incident response, ensuring operational excellence and customer engagement in a 24x7 environment.
AnalyticsCyber SecurityEnterprise SoftwareNetwork SecurityRisk Management
Responsibilities
Lead and support a team of world-class MDR analysts in a 24x7 SOC environment
Provide clear guidance, goals, coaching, and performance support to analysts
Manage scheduling and shift planning to ensure continuous 24x7x365 coverage
Collaborate with internal Rapid7 teams to deliver positive outcomes for customers
Partner with MDR customers and Customer Advisors to balance customer needs with operational realities
Serve as an escalation point for analysts and internal stakeholders
Represent the MDR SOC in customer-facing engagements
Act as an Incident Manager when needed, leading response efforts for high-impact security incidents
Promote healthy, sustainable work practices to reduce analyst fatigue and encourage collaboration across teams and locations
Develop, track, and analyze metrics to drive efficiency, accountability, and continuous improvement
Contribute to analyst development and enablement programs that support career growth and skill development
Qualification
Required
2+ years of professional people management experience or demonstrated team lead experience, ideally in SOC, MDR, or CIRT environments
Hands-on experience with common cybersecurity tools and detection techniques
Strong, current understanding of attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Engineering, Computer Science, MIS, CIS, or a related field—or equivalent practical experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including customer-facing communication
Preferred
Prior SOC management experience
Background in incident response or threat analysis
Familiarity with Rapid7 products or services
Formal leadership or security training (e.g., MGT551, CASP+)
Company
Rapid7
Rapid7 is a cybersecurity company that helps organizations detect and respond to security threats effectively.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (5)
2024 (6)
2023 (7)
2022 (17)
2021 (11)
2020 (7)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$350.5MKey Investors
Bain Capital Ventures
2024-06-26Post Ipo Equity
2023-09-07Grant· $1.5M
2023-09-06Post Ipo Debt· $260M
Leadership Team
Corey Thomas
Chief Executive Officer
Raj Samani
SVP, Chief Scientist
Recent News
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