Binary Defense Security Analyst Interview Questions
& Process

So, the interview process involved a few things. First, they asked me about recent cyber incidents I've been following. Then, we talked about TCP/IP terms and my personal experience using SIEM tools. A big part was a live log analysis where I had to figure out remediation steps. They also wanted to know about my experience with threat hunting and research.

It was an easy interview. There was a short technical part. They are looking for people who are eager to learn and communicate well. There's a lot of room for growth here. The shifts are long, 12 hours. The day shift is more hectic than the night shift. You'll likely be on nights while you're learning.

After applying, I got a recruiter call who then set up interviews with the hiring manager and director. I did my research on Binary Defense and read reviews online, noticing both positive and negative feedback, but decided to proceed. During the interview, the Director seemed disengaged and unprofessional, and one of the managers also appeared uninterested, despite asking some basic networking and cybersecurity questions. These questions were fairly standard for anyone with experience in IT and cybersecurity; they also suggested building use cases. Oddly, the Zoom link provided didn't work, so we weren't on camera for most of the interview. Near the end, I asked typical questions about company culture, team size, and role expectations. Then, the Director's demeanor shifted abruptly, and he aggressively asked about my salary expectations and desired shift. This was surprising as I'd already discussed salary and benefits with the recruiter. I mentioned flexibility regarding shifts. He said someone would contact me the following week, but two weeks passed with no contact. I wasn't interested in the role anymore due to the unprofessional, abrasive, and condescending leadership.