The interview process with BlackBerry was well-structured and professional. It began with an initial screening call where I was asked about my background, experience in security operations, and my understanding of the SOC Analyst role. This was followed by a technical interview with a panel that included scenario-based questions to assess my problem-solving skills and knowledge of security concepts, tools, and procedures.
During the technical interview, I was asked to walk through my approach to incident detection, response, and mitigation. They also inquired about my experience with specific security tools like SIEMs and my understanding of threat intelligence. The interviewers were knowledgeable and provided a balanced mix of technical and situational questions, allowing me to demonstrate both my technical skills and soft skills, such as communication and teamwork.