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Position Description

Reporting to the Harvard Medical School (HMS) Director of Security Operations and Cyber Defense, the Cyber Security Analyst will assist in managing cyber defense tools such as MDR/EDR, vulnerability scanners, and firewalls. This role will collaborate with HMS security and IT to build strong security reporting and metrics, network security, device security, vulnerability management programs, and help identify top areas of risk, as well as shape mitigation strategies. As you identify threats and opportunities, you will define appropriate risk reduction strategies and technologies and work cross-functionally to implement the appropriate security controls and strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Cyber Security team with protecting confidentiality and integrity of the organizations information assets
• Utilize security tools and Splunk to identify suspicious/malicious activity
• Conduct network traffic analysis on operating systems and applications to assess cyber security threats and trends
• Develop, maintain and execute security initiatives to maintain and secure HMS information and infrastructure
• Implement approved Information Security Policies and Procedures
• Form repeatable processes for prioritizing and responding to alerts and helping develop playbooks
• Work with products and concepts in the Endpoint and Server protection space such as: Exploit mitigation, attack surface reduction, anti-virus/malware, EDR, and DLP
• Assist with network monitoring, intrusion detection analysis, log-based and endpoint-based threat detection to detect and protect against threats coming from multiple sources
• Maintain proper security metrics via Splunk
• Maintain a general knowledge of common security vulnerabilities, attack vectors, methods, and remediation techniques
• Abide by and follow the Harvard University IT Code of Conduct

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of five years' experience post-secondary education or relevant work experience

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• BA or BS in Computer Science, Information Management, or equivalent experience
• Four or more years of progressive experience in the information security field, in a hands-on technical role
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and can translate security objectives to cross- functional partners.
• Ability to understand business needs and develop solutions
• Must be able to work in a collaborative team environment
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with a diverse range of people; Must have strong interpersonal skills
• Solid understanding of enterprise security principles and best practices
• Working knowledge of endpoint/server security and network security
• Experience supporting a Security Operations Center as a Security Operations or Cyber Defense team member
• Experience with Splunk, Elastic, or other products as a SIEM
• Experience with products and concepts in the Endpoint and Server protection space such as: Exploit mitigation, attack surface reduction, EDR, and DLP
• Track record of deploying and supporting enterprise level security solutions
• Experience responding to incidents to drive containment and remediation
• Ability to script and code when needed for integrations and automation

Certificates and Licenses

• Completion of Harvard IT Academy Information Security Foundations course (or external equivalent) preferred
• IT Security Certification preferred; e.g., CISSP, CISA/CISM, and/or GIAC

Additional Information

This position is based in Boston and some in-person on-campus work will be required, and flexible/remote work is an option. Any remote work must be performed in a state in which Harvard is registered to do business (CA*, CT, GA, IL, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, RI, VA, VT, and WA). Individual flexible and remote work options for this role will be discussed during the interview process. *Note: Harvard employees working in California must be exempt.

Harvard University continues to place the highest priority on the health, safety, and well-being of its faculty, staff, and students, as well as the wider community. Please note that all new employees will be required to complete an attestation of having received their primary series COVID-19 vaccination prior to hire, as detailed on our COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement Webpage. Individuals may request exemption from the vaccine requirement for medical or religious reasons prior to completing the hiring process. Additional information regarding this requirement, exemptions, verification of vaccination status, and other related policies and resources may be found on the University's COVID-19 Information Website.

Please note that we are currently conducting a majority of interviews and onboarding remotely and virtually. We appreciate your understanding.

The Harvard Medical School is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

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Salary Grade: 058

Union: 00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary

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