Security Analyst

HarbourVest Partners is a global firm with a collaborative and inclusive culture. They are seeking a self-motivated Security Analyst to monitor, analyze, and investigate potential security threats, contributing to threat assessments and enhancing security processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective, front-line support for monitoring, detecting, and responding to threats, anomalies, and deficiencies in the environment
• Support the deployment of existing security controls and ensure they run efficiently and effectively
• Contribute to metrics and reporting to track coverage and effectiveness of security processes
• Automate repetitive tasks related to alert triage, incident response, and governance
• Support the vulnerability and patch management program to reduce critical risks
• Project assignments and other responsibilities as required

Skills

• Experience leading security investigations, triaging security alerts, and documenting incident response activity
• Good communication skills, particularly in relating technical concepts to a non-technical audience
• Demonstrated experience with security tools: SIEM/Log Management, NIDS/NIPS, Application Control, EDR, CASB, PAM, CSPM
• Experience securing both cloud and on-premises infrastructure
• Experience with one or more general purpose programming/scripting languages (e.g. Python, PowerShell)
• Knowledge of governance and audit frameworks (e.g. SOC2, ISO, NIST, etc)
• Knowledge of network security principles including protocols, access controls, and segmentation
• Knowledge of Identity and Access Management (IAM) platforms
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• Related Security certifications (CISSP, CCSP, CISM, GSEC, GPCS, etc.)
• 1-3 years of experience in Security, preferred

Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus
• Long-term reward programs
• Comprehensive total rewards package
• Retirement
• Health
• Insurance
• Paid time off
• Wellness programs

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