IT Security Analyst

Veeco Instruments • Plainview, NY

71d • $74,880 - $94,848

About The Position

Veeco Instruments is seeking a Level II Security Analyst to help shape the future of Incident Response. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced candidate to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Alert Monitoring, System Tuning, and Incident Detection and Response (IDR). The Level II Security Analyst will be responsible for configuration, monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security events and incidents to protect our organization's information systems and data. This position will play a crucial role in ensuring the holistic security and integrity of Veeco's systems, networks, and data.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Computer Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or other applicable field.
• 4 or more years of experience working in security controls, incident response, or other applicable cybersecurity fields.
• Relevant Incident Response or cybersecurity certifications (CISSP, CISM, CISA, GCIH).

Nice To Haves

• In-depth knowledge of and related experience in applying incident response procedures and methodologies in an enterprise environment, including NIST CSF.
• Strong understanding of threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management.
• Familiarity with security technologies used to implement security controls, including tools such as SIEM, EDR, DNS Protections and endpoint security solutions.
• Proficient in developing and tuning alerts in cybersecurity tools based on threat intelligence.
• Experience working with Managed Detection and Response (MDR) providers.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills to investigate and respond to security incidents.
• Ability to develop repeatable policy and processes to ensure process uniformity and quality.
• Comfortable with cross-team troubleshooting efforts.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, remediate, and tune alerts generated by our various cybersecurity tools.
• Work with business stakeholders to identify alerts and triage identified incidents.
• Engage the managed detection and response (MDR) team and SOC vendor to prioritize threat detection measures and optimize our security posture.
• Ensure proper configuration of security events are forwarded to our SIEM.
• Lead or assist with incident response managed by the team.
• Develop and maintain the incident response plan, guidelines, and procedures.
• Participate in ongoing threat research and intelligence gathering.
• Identify gaps in our protections and make recommendations to correct.
• Monitor and analyze threat intelligence sources to proactively identify changes to Veeco's threat landscape and recommend appropriate countermeasures.
• Continue to grow and mature our SIEM/SOAR Platform.
• Stay current on the latest technologies, trends, and practices in cybersecurity, Incident Response Frameworks, and relevant threat groups to continuously improve our Incident Response Program.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior cybersecurity team members fostering their professional development.
• Implement best practices, strategies, methodologies, and approaches to all assigned tasks and complex projects.
• Up to 10% travel is required.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Time
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Commuter Benefits
• Life and Accident Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Identity Theft Remediation
• Emergency Travel Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree