Security Analyst III

The Jackson Laboratory • Bar Harbor, ME

18h • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is an experienced cybersecurity professional responsible for advanced threat detection, response, and mitigation. This role bridges the gap between operational analysis and engineering and leads strategic initiatives in threat hunting and detection engineering.

Requirements

• Advanced scripting and automation skills (Python, PowerShell).
• In-depth understanding of detection engineering, forensic methodologies, and threat modeling.
• Proficiency in using threat intelligence platforms and frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and Diamond Model.
• Advanced certifications such as GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA), GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware (GREM), or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM).
• Bachelor's Degree required
• 5 years required

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree preferred
• 8 years preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead threat hunting operations to proactively identify threats within the environment.
• Design and develop advanced detection logic in SIEM, SOAR, and other security platforms.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary incident response activities and lead technical investigations.
• Drive continuous improvement of observability pipelines by identifying gaps and implementing enhancements.
• Create comprehensive root cause analysis (RCA) reports with actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with engineering and architecture teams to close visibility and telemetry gaps.
• Participate in red/blue team exercises and tabletop simulations.
• Serve as an escalation point for complex security incidents.
• Participate in an on-call rotation to support after-hours incidents and ensure continuity of operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level