The Hanover’s Information Security team is looking to bring on a Senior Information Security Analyst to join us in our Worcester, MA, Windsor, CT or remote work consideration.
This is a Full-time, Exempt role.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Senior Information Security Analyst serves as a first responder to any security related events and key to Hanover’s security posture. You need to have SME on how these events affect Hanover and best security practices to defend or remediate such events.
Must have the ability to partner/collaborate with any team within the enterprise, such as IT, audit, HR, etc, to identify any current issue, educate associated teams, recommend options for remediation, and work issues through to resolution.
IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:
Monitor IDS alerts, network and system logs, plus network traffic to detect and report threats
Open Incident tickets for tracking of security events and document resolution
Monitor trend analysis and document findings
Performs work across multiple platforms with an intermediate depth of knowledge in each platform.
Advise on Threats and Vulnerabilities aiding in prioritization of activities
Research security threats and develop IOC (Indicators of Compromise) for detecting potential anomalies and patterns with infected systems
Perform incident response to include security event analysis, incident handling, reporting, and threat analysis
Provide technical analysis, design, support and make recommendations for various security applications, technologies, and products to Sr Team Members and Leadership.
Provide situation reports for DFiR (Digital Forensics, Incident Response) or escalations to leadership.
Training and mentoring of other analysts.
Performs work across multiple platforms with a depth of knowledge in at least 2 of those platforms. This role will act as the escalation path for more junior staff, to validate findings and identify scope of events and support during larger investigations.
May lead other team members on projects or initiatives. Assign task as appropriate.
Coordinating team collaboration across the IT organization.
WHAT YOU NEED TO APPLY:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field or equivalent knowledge with 5+ year of related professional experience.
Technical expertise in systems administration and security tools, combined with knowledge of security practices and procedures.
Intermediate networking knowledge to include multiple protocols
Excellent independent and team collaboration skills
Experience working in complex environments with a high degree of organizational effectiveness
Have the Ability and commitment to communicate effectively, consistently chooses communication methods to ensure critical information reaches and persuades intended audience
Be a strong team player. Uses strong interpersonal skills to build partnerships with stakeholders and peers
Have excellent analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Openness to Learning - Expands knowledge base through traditional and non-traditional education to improve personal skills and abilities.
Requiring some combination of the following certifications:
OS Level Certifications
Security+
GSEC
SSCP
CEH