About Sophos
Sophos is a worldwide leader and innovator of advanced cybersecurity solutions, including Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and incident response services and a broad portfolio of endpoint, network, email, and cloud security technologies that help organizations defeat cyberattacks.
As one of the largest pure-play cybersecurity providers, Sophos defends more than 500,000 organizations and more than 100 million users globally from active adversaries, ransomware, phishing, malware, and more.
Sophos’ services and products connect through its cloud-based Sophos Central management console and are powered by Sophos X-Ops, the company’s cross-domain threat intelligence unit. Sophos X-Ops intelligence optimizes the entire Sophos Adaptive Cybersecurity Ecosystem, which includes a centralized data lake that leverages a rich set of open APIs available to customers, partners, developers, and other cybersecurity and information technology vendors.
Sophos provides cybersecurity-as-a-service to organizations needing fully-managed, turnkey security solutions. Customers can also manage their cybersecurity directly with Sophos’ security operations platform or use a hybrid approach by supplementing their in-house teams with Sophos’ services, including threat hunting and remediation.
Sophos sells through reseller partners and managed service providers (MSPs) worldwide.
Sophos is headquartered in Oxford, U.K. More information is available at www.sophos.com
Our Values and Vision:
At Sophos, we believe that when exceptionally talented individuals collaborate in an environment conducive to their best work, extraordinary and successful companies emerge. Our values and guiding principles encapsulate the essence of who we are as a company and how we conduct ourselves. They not only reflect our current identity but also guide our aspirations for the future, steering us towards building a truly remarkable organization: one that positively impacts our customers and partners, contributes meaningfully to the world, achieves success for our stakeholders, and instills pride in every member of our team.
Our commitment to authentic values is demonstrated through tangible behaviors exhibited throughout the company, across the globe, every single day:
Simplicity: We are dedicated to streamlining processes and operations through innovative design, automation, and re-engineering efforts. Our goal is to develop next-generation products that intuitively meet the needs of IT professionals, empowering them to perform their duties efficiently and effectively.
Empowerment: We foster an environment where individuals are supported and encouraged to excel. We entrust our team members with ownership, encourage calculated risks, and prioritize results. We promote a culture of action, continuous learning, and accountability, empowering individuals to question actions misaligned with our mission, values, or principles.
Passion: We are deeply committed to achieving success and making a positive impact. We uphold high standards and continuously strive for improvement, inspiring others through our dedication and enthusiasm.
Innovation: We are committed to pushing the boundaries of what is possible, consistently seeking new approaches and solutions. In the face of failure, we embrace it as an opportunity for growth, swiftly learning from our mistakes, sharing insights, and forging ahead with renewed vigor.
Authenticity: We value sincerity, transparency, and honesty in all our interactions. We acknowledge our shortcomings and strive for self-awareness, fostering a culture where open communication and genuine expression are encouraged, even when it is challenging.
To recognize and celebrate the exemplary efforts of our global team, we host the Sophos Values Awards on a quarterly basis. Through this program, we honor and reward employees who exemplify our values, enrich our culture, and embody our collective aspirations as a company.
Employee Compensation, Benefits, and Wellbeing:
At Sophos, we prioritize fair and competitive compensation for our employees, aligning pay with market standards and recognizing performance and specialized skills. We regularly benchmark compensation based on industry, position, location, and experience to ensure market competitiveness. Additionally, our healthcare benefits are accessible to all employees worldwide.
The health and wellbeing of our global team are paramount to us. To support this, we provide periodic Sophos wellness days off for all employees to unwind and recharge. Our comprehensive global wellbeing program offers a variety of resources, including Sophos Wellbeing Webinars, Stress Management Toolkits, and Developing Resilience Courses. Furthermore, all employees have access to our free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential counseling and advice on work and personal matters. Additionally, employees receive a complimentary annual subscription to the Calm app, which promotes stress reduction, enhanced focus, and improved sleep quality.
Sophos recognizes and supports employees during significant life events. Birthing mothers are entitled to 12 weeks of paid maternity leave, while all parents, including mothers, fathers, and adopting parents, are eligible for 6 weeks of paid parental leave. Our Caregiver Leave provides up to 2 weeks of paid leave within a 12-month period for employees caring for an ill parent, spouse, or child. In times of loss, Sophos offers up to 20 days of paid Bereavement/Compassion Leave.
We regularly express gratitude to our global team through various rewards and gestures, including end-of-year gifts. When global circumstances permit, we host memorable social events such as SOPH-Fest, go-karting, Sophmudder, and holiday parties, fostering camaraderie and connection among employees.
We also encourage employee engagement and wellness through our annual global fitness challenge, SOPH-Fit, where thousands of employees participate in a virtual global race around the world, promoting physical activity and team spirit.
