eSentire Security Analyst Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 9 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at eSentire.
eSentire
SOC Analyst
Entry Difficult Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
HR contacted me directly to set up an interview and asked me to apply online. I interviewed with the SOC Manager and a team lead. They asked over 20 technical questions, which I answered in detail. I was told they'd contact me the next week. I was confident I'd get to the second round, but after 10 days, they said they were proceeding with another candidate. I asked HR for feedback but was ghosted. It felt like a waste of time, especially since I turned down other employers in the GTA to focus on the KW area where I live. I've since accepted a great job with a salary above market rate, so I'm actually glad I didn't get hired there.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Could you explain the difference between TCP and UDP?
- What is your understanding of VPNs?
- Can you describe DHCP?
eSentire
SOC Analyst
Mid Easy Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Technical
I had a screening call with the recruiter where they asked basic questions from a list. It felt like they weren't really listening to my answers, just going through the motions to check off the questions. I thought I did well since they were straightforward, but then I got an email saying I lacked fundamental knowledge, which was surprising. I wish they had checked my technical skills instead.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Could you explain the difference between false positives and false negatives, and tell me which one is generally more concerning?
- What are DMZ servers?
- Can you describe TCP and UDP?
eSentire
SOC Analyst
Entry Easy Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
The initial prescreening was really pleasant and engaging. They seemed genuinely interested in understanding not just my technical abilities but also my soft skills. It's worth noting for anyone in Toronto that eSentire's office is in Guelph; mentioning this could show you've done your homework on the company.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- Could you tell me the difference between TCP and UDP?
- What is the CIA triad?
- Can you explain the process of a 3-way handshake?
eSentire Security Analyst Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from eSentire interview reports.
“What is the difference between a firewall's deny and drop actions?”
Read reports →“What distinguishes a false negative from a false positive?”
Read reports →“What are DMZ servers?”
Read reports →“What is the CIA triad?”
Read reports →“Can you list some common port numbers?”
Read report →“What is a 3-way handshake in networking?”
Read report →“Could you explain the difference between TCP and UDP?”
Read report →“Could you tell me the difference between TCP and UDP?”
Read report →“Can you describe TCP and UDP?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 9 eSentire interview reports.