Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Andreessen Horowitz
Job overview
The Partner 18, Cybersecurity Operations Analyst at Andreessen Horowitz is responsible for stabilizing and strengthening the firm's cybersecurity operations, focusing on incident response and detection engineering to reduce operational risk and enhance security.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves leading incident response from alert triage to containment, improving CyberOps workflows, tuning detection rules, automating response processes, leveraging AI for threat detection, conducting threat hunting, and collaborating with various teams to enhance security posture.
Compensation and benefits
The salary range is $203,000 to $236,000 with eligibility for a16z carry program, discretionary bonuses, health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401K, vacation, and sick leave benefits.
Experience and skills
Candidates need 5+ years in security operations or incident response, strong detection engineering skills, experience with SIEM and SOAR platforms, threat hunting expertise, strong communication, and familiarity with security frameworks like NIST and MITRE ATT&CK.
Work environment and culture
a16z values first-class business practices, long-term relationships, diversity, teamwork, and a winning attitude, fostering a high-trust, collaborative environment.
Company information
Andreessen Horowitz is a leading Silicon Valley venture capital firm founded in 2009, managing $45B in assets and investing across various technology sectors including AI, bio, fintech, and crypto.
Job location and travel
The position requires in-office presence two days a week in New York City, NY.
Unique job features
The role uniquely integrates AI technologies like generative AI and large language models to augment cybersecurity operations and accelerate threat detection and response.
Company overview
Andreessen Horowitz, often referred to as a16z, is a prominent venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley. Founded in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, the firm invests in early-stage startups across various sectors including technology, biotech, and fintech. They make money primarily through equity stakes in these startups, which can yield significant returns if the companies succeed. Notable investments include Facebook, Twitter, and Airbnb. The firm is known for its hands-on approach, providing extensive support to portfolio companies through its network of experts and resources.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight hands-on experience in cybersecurity operations, incident response, and detection engineering, emphasizing your ability to lead end-to-end incident management and optimize detection workflows.
Focus on showcasing your expertise with SIEM and SOAR platforms, automation of response processes, and familiarity with AI technologies like generative AI and large language models to align with the role's innovative approach.
Apply through multiple channels, including Andreessen Horowitz's corporate careers page and LinkedIn, to maximize your visibility for this high-profile position.
Connect with cybersecurity team members or partners at Andreessen Horowitz on LinkedIn; use ice breakers such as commenting on recent portfolio company cybersecurity innovations or expressing enthusiasm for a16z's use of AI in security operations.
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