Cyber Security Analyst (Boston)

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze security logs and alerts for suspicious activity
• Investigate and respond to security incidents to mitigate potential threats
• Develop, implement, and enforce organizational security policies and procedures to ensure adherence to best practices and compliance with industry standards
• Conduct security risk assessments and vulnerability scans to detect potential weaknesses in systems, networks, and applications, and propose appropriate mitigation strategies
• Manage and maintain essential security technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), endpoint detection and response (EDR), identity and access management (IAM), and cloud security posture management (CSPM) solutions
• Provide security awareness training to employees to promote safe practices
• Stay up-to-date on emerging cyber security threats, vulnerabilities, and industry trends

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in cyber security or a related field
• Strong understanding of cyber security threats and vulnerabilities
• Strong understanding of security tools and technologies (firewalls, CSPM, IDS/IPS, SIEM, EDR, IAM)
• Experience in network security, endpoint security, and cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Familiarity with security frameworks and best practices (NIST, CIS, ISO 27001)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Prioritization of meeting deadlines and thriving under pressure