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Cyber Defense Analyst
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What they do
A Cyber Security Analyst works on monitoring, controlling, and maintaining systems that protect the security of large databases, including databases with customer information and patient files. Analyzes the examination of client computer systems, identification of weak points in security, development and implementation of new systems, and monitoring and response to security issues.
$120,247 / year median in Massachusetts
-2% projected decline
Job Description
Cyber Defense Analyst#26-34993
$15.00-$57.14 per hour
Cambridge, MA
Hybrid
Job Description
Our client, a IT Services and Consulting company, is looking for a Cyber Defense Analyst for their Cambridge, MA/Hybrid location.
Responsibilities:
Strong Senior Cyber Defense Analyst in the administration, optimization, and operational management of the SentinelOne EDR platform.
Responsibilities include endpoint security monitoring, threat detection and response, troubleshooting security incidents, coordinating vendor support cases, and supporting cybersecurity requirements across Research, Clinical, Manufacturing, Quality, and Corporate functions.
The resource will also assist in monitoring and responding to ZeroFox alerts, performing alert triage, validation, investigation, risk assessment, documentation, and escalation activities to ensure timely mitigation of potential cybersecurity threats.
Support cybersecurity operations for GxP-regulated systems supporting Clinical, Quality, Manufacturing, and Laboratory environments.
Monitor and investigate security events across Microsoft 365, Azure, AWS, Active Directory, Entra ID, and cloud-based applications.
Perform threat hunting activities using EDR, SIEM, threat intelligence, and cloud security tools.
Review and respond to security incidents affecting laboratory systems, manufacturing systems, research environments, and business applications.
Support cybersecurity requirements for validated systems, electronic records, and regulated data environments.
Collaborate with Infrastructure, Cloud, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Compliance, and Application teams to remediate security risks.
Analyze phishing attempts, business email compromise (BEC), malware, ransomware, insider threats, and suspicious user activities.
Assist with vulnerability management activities, including risk assessment, remediation tracking, and security exception reviews.
Develop and maintain Incident Response Playbooks, SOPs, Disaster Recovery, and Cybersecurity Runbooks.
Support cybersecurity audits, vendor risk assessments, and compliance reviews.
Requirements:
Years of Experience:
14.00 Years of Experience
Top Skills Required :
Azure Sentinel,
Cyber Threat Intell. Services,
EDR, Framework design,
SentinelOne
Endpoint Protec.