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Cybersecurity Advisor

Rapid7 is a cybersecurity company providing data security and analytics solutions, including vulnerability management, incident detection and response, application security, and cloud security. Founded in 2000, the company aims to help organizations reduce risk and eliminate threats across modern IT environments.

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Rapid7 Cybersecurity Advisors partner with customers on vulnerability management, application security, and threat detection and incident response. You will work with customers to increase their resilience against threats through tailored mitigation recommendations, proactive threat awareness reporting, and regular discussions about IT security initiatives and best practices.

About the Team
Rapid7’s Managed Services provide world-class, 24/7/365 threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, and application security services. As a member of the Cybersecurity Advisor team, you will be on the front-lines helping clients defend against and respond to threats.

About the Role

As a Cybersecurity Advisor, your primary responsibility will be to act as a trusted partner to our customers, helping them optimize their security programs through proactive guidance and expert advice. Specifically, your focus will be to:

  • Ensure the Rapid7 Platform is functional and coordinate with Managed Services and Support teams when needed.

  • Collaborate with Analysts and Scan Operators to communicate recommendations to customers.

  • Review and generate high-quality, accurate, and contextual deliverables for complex technical accounts.

  • Provide subject matter expertise on industry attack trends and defenses.

  • Demonstrate deep understanding of Rapid7 products and guide customers to optimize usage.

  • Build and maintain long-lasting advisory relationships with key stakeholders.

  • Guide clients through findings and provide expertise for incident response activities.

  • Support onboarding and technology deployment processes.

  • Gather client feedback to influence the Managed Services roadmap.

  • Partner with leadership to identify scaling opportunities and service improvements.

  • Proactively identify and mitigate risks or challenges in customer relationships.

The skills and qualities you’ll bring include:

  • Associates Degree in Information Technology, or two or more years of related experience.

  • 3-4 years of experience in Information Security or a related discipline.

  • Industry-related certifications (e.g., A+, Network+, Sec+, Cloud+, CCSP).

  • Prior technology deployment and configuration experience.

  • Experience with security frameworks and concepts.

  • Prior experience in managed or enterprise information security services, vulnerability management, incident response, forensics, malware analysis, penetration testing, or network defense.

  • Strong understanding of technical concepts and experience advising customers on platform usage for a faster Return on Investment (ROI).

  • Problem-solving mentality with the ability to navigate complex situations.

  • Strong strategic thinking, prioritization, and account management skills.

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal in German (C1+) and English (B2+)

  • Problem-solving mentality with the ability to navigate complex situations independently

  • Core Value Embodiment: Embody our core values to foster a culture of excellence that drives meaningful impact and collective success.

We know that the best ideas and solutions come from multi-dimensional teams. That’s because these teams reflect a variety of backgrounds and professional experiences. If you are excited about this role and feel your experience can make an impact, please don’t be shy - apply today.

About Rapid7

At Rapid7, our vision is to create a secure digital world for our customers, our industry, and our communities. We do this by harnessing our collective expertise and passion to challenge what’s possible and drive extraordinary impact. We’re building a dynamic and collaborative workplace where new ideas are welcome.

Protecting 11,000+ customers against bad actors and threats means we’re continuing to push the envelope just like we’ ve been doing for the past 20 years. If you ’re ready to solve some of the toughest challenges in cybersecurity, we’re ready to help you take command of your career. Join us.

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Founded in 2000 by Alan Matthews, Tas Giakouminakis, and Chad Loder, Rapid7 embarked on a mission to provide innovative cybersecurity solutions. The company was established with the vision of helping organizations effectively detect and respond to security threats. Alan Matthews brought his extensive cybersecurity expertise, Tas Giakouminakis provided the technical software development knowledge, and Chad Loder contributed his entrepreneurial vision to shape the company's strategic direction. What began as a focused endeavor to address the evolving landscape of cyber threats has grown into a global leader in vulnerability management and incident detection. Over the years, Rapid7 has consistently pushed the boundaries of security technology through innovation and strategic partnerships. A key milestone in their journey was the launch of Nexpose, their flagship vulnerability management solution, in 2007. This was followed by the strategic acquisition of Metasploit, a renowned open-source penetration testing tool, in 2010, significantly expanding their product portfolio. The company's growth trajectory continued, leading to its initial public offering (IPO) on the NASDAQ stock exchange in 2012 (though another source indicates 2015). In 2015, Rapid7 further enhanced its threat detection capabilities by acquiring Logentries, a provider of cloud-based log management and analytics solutions. The introduction of InsightIDR in 2018, a cloud-based SIEM solution, marked another significant step in empowering organizations to detect and respond to security incidents in real-time.

Today, Rapid7 is a leading cybersecurity solutions provider, dedicated to making successful security tools and practices accessible to all. Their Insight Platform technology, expert services, and thought-leading research enable over 9,000 customers worldwide to improve their security programs and innovate safely. As technology continues to advance rapidly, every company has essentially become a technology company, inherently creating new security risks. The migration to the cloud and the proliferation of connected devices present security teams with an increasingly complex and unpredictable attack surface. Rapid7 believes that as cybersecurity challenges escalate, two primary factors hinder organizations from effectively managing their security exposure: the complexity of security tools and the scarcity of qualified cybersecurity professionals to manage them. These challenges are compounded for resource-constrained organizations. Rapid7 aims to bridge this 'Security Achievement Gap' by simplifying complex security problems. Their solutions empower teams to more effectively reduce vulnerabilities, monitor malicious behavior, investigate and shut down attacks, and automate routine tasks. This is all supported by a dedicated team of security researchers and consultants who bring real-world attacker behavior knowledge and emerging vulnerability insights directly to their customers. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Rapid7 operates globally, serving a diverse range of industries including technology, energy, financial services, healthcare, and government.

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