Security Analyst

HarbourVest Partners is a global firm with a collaborative and inclusive culture. They are seeking a self-motivated Security Analyst to monitor, analyze, and investigate potential security threats, contributing to threat assessments and enhancing security processes. Responsibilities Provide effective, front-line support for monitoring, detecting, and responding to threats, anomalies, and deficiencies in the environment Support the deployment of existing security controls and ensure they run efficiently and effectively Contribute to metrics and reporting to track coverage and effectiveness of security processes Automate repetitive tasks related to alert triage, incident response, and governance Support the vulnerability and patch management program to reduce critical risks Project assignments and other responsibilities as required Skills Experience leading security investigations, triaging security alerts, and documenting incident response activity Good communication skills, particularly in relating technical concepts to a non-technical audience Demonstrated experience with security tools: SIEM/Log Management, NIDS/NIPS, Application Control, EDR, CASB, PAM, CSPM Experience securing both cloud and on-premises infrastructure Experience with one or more general purpose programming/scripting languages (e.g. Python, PowerShell) Knowledge of governance and audit frameworks (e.g. SOC2, ISO, NIST, etc) Knowledge of network security principles including protocols, access controls, and segmentation Knowledge of Identity and Access Management (IAM) platforms Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience Related Security certifications (CISSP, CCSP, CISM, GSEC, GPCS, etc.) 1-3 years of experience in Security, preferred Benefits Discretionary annual bonus Long-term reward programs Comprehensive total rewards package Retirement Health Insurance Paid time off Wellness programs Company Overview HarbourVest Partners is a private markets firm providing solutions to help clients invest in primary funds, real assets, and private credit. It was founded in 1982, and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship HarbourVest Partners has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 3 in 2025, 2 in 2023, 1 in 2021, 1 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.