Security Analyst I

Frederick, MD

Full-time

Hybrid

$73K/yr - $97K/yr

Entry Level

Thermo Fisher Scientific is a leading company in the R&D industry, committed to exploration and discovery. The Security Analyst I will enhance data security measures, monitor internal threats, and collaborate with Digital Forensics Examiners to protect critical company data. This role offers mentorship opportunities and focuses on improving data loss prevention initiatives.

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Responsibilities

Monitor and triage internal threat activities using a variety of tools, technologies, and solutions.
Consolidate critical findings, create detailed reports, and prepare presentations to review findings with key stakeholders.
Develop use-cases to enhance detection and alerting capabilities.
Respond to critical alerts and escalate issues to forensic examiners as necessary.
Assist in creating metrics and key performance indicators.
Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs), playbooks, and user documentation.
Provide recommendations for process improvements to streamline incident handling, detection, and response procedures.
Collaborate with other security and IT teams to maintain and enhance the team’s security solutions and tools.
Support Digital Forensics Examiners as needed.

Qualification

Required

Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Cyber Security or related field – equivalent work experience acceptable
1-2 years of IT, Cyber Security, or related experience
Highly inquisitive self-starter with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Capable of making informed analytic judgments and thoroughly documenting findings in written reports and presentations.
Strong investigative approach with excellent analytic and creative problem-solving skills.
Effective communicator, able to convey complex ideas to diverse audiences including partners, management, and IT team members.
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to identify trends and patterns in data to make sound decisions and draw accurate conclusions.
Familiarity with basic functionality of Windows and Mac operating systems.
Proficient in the core MS Office suite.
Ability to normalize, organize, correlate, and analyze log data using tools such as Excel, PowerBI, Splunk, Tableau, etc.

Preferred

Cyber Security or Digital Forensic certifications a plus
Experience with SIEM, EDR, IRM, SOAR and or UEBA solutions a plus
Experience as Tier 1 or Tier 2 support a plus
Solid understanding of cyber security and insider threats is preferred.
Experience in Digital Forensics is a plus.
Experience with Splunk is a plus.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration
Annual incentive plan bonus
Healthcare
A range of employee benefits
A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO)
10 paid holidays annually
Paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave)
Accident and life insurance
Short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

Thermo Fisher Scientific is a biotechnology and laboratory equipment company that provides a wide range of scientific products and services.

Glassdoor

3.6

Founded in 1956

Waltham, Massachusetts, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.thermofisher.com