Mid-Level Information Security Analyst - Comprehensive Interview Preparation Guide (FAANG Standards)
Information Security Analyst
Mid Level
7 rounds
Updated 11/23/2025
This guide is based on general FAANG interview practices and may not reflect specific company procedures.
A comprehensive 7-round interview process designed to assess your technical depth in security operations, incident response capabilities, architectural thinking, leadership potential, and cultural fit. The process evaluates your hands-on expertise with security tools (SIEM, IDS/IPS), incident investigation skills, system design thinking, and ability to mentor junior team members - all critical for a mid-level Information Security Analyst at top-tier tech companies.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screen
30 min4 focus topicsbehavioral
2
Technical Phone Screen
45 min5 focus topicstechnical
3
Technical Interview 1 - Security Monitoring & Detection Systems
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
4
Technical Interview 2 - Incident Response & Investigation
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
5
Security Architecture & Design Interview
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
6
Behavioral and Leadership Interview
60 min5 focus topicsbehavioral
7
Hiring Manager Interview
45 min5 focus topicsbehavioral
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