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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