Security and Network Operations Analyst

Beam Therapeutics•Cambridge, MA

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

Beam is looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Security and Network Operations Analyst to join our growing IT Team. This is a junior level position designed for candidates with 2-6 years of hands-on experience who are eager to learn and grow under the guidance of senior team members. The successful candidate will perform security assessments of Beam’s third-party partners, respond to security questionnaires from treatment centers and other external entities, support enterprise network infrastructure, cloud-managed networking, next-generation firewalls/SASE platforms, and managed detection & response services. This position requires a minimum of two days per week on-site presence in our Cambridge, MA locations with an expectation that additional on-site days may be required to support the team and to provide response to incidents.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or Certifications in information technology or cyber security, with 2-6 years of work experience.
Experience performing information security risk assessments.
Basic knowledge of networking concepts and protocols (TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs).
Understanding of authentication models and identity providers (Azure, OKTA).
Understanding of fundamental information security principles and practices.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate technical information clearly.
Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the Cell and Gene Therapy industry or Biotechnology is a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform internal and external security assessments working with vendors, internal teams, and treatment centers to support treatment center onboarding and Beam’s commercialization readiness.
Work with Beam’s procurement team to embed security reviews in the vendor onboarding process and establish a mechanism for periodic review.
Assist in the regular review of internal security controls, ensuring compliance with established security standards such as NIST CSF 2.0
Support the implementation and management of cloud-based solutions within Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services.
Monitor network performance and security events, identifying and escalating issues to senior architects for resolution.
Initial triage of events and issues related to email security services and products.
Perform routine network maintenance tasks such as firmware updates, patch management, and hardware troubleshooting.
Manage SAML certificate rotation in MS Azure for deployed applications.
Manage 3rd party digital certificates (Digicert, etc.).
Participate in incident response activities, analyzing security alerts and assisting in the containment and remediation of threats.
Maintain documentation for network configurations, security policies, and troubleshooting guides.
Support Wi-Fi network deployments, including site surveys, configuration, and performance monitoring.
Assist in the configuration, deployment, and monitoring of network devices and services, including switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless access points.
Collaborate with senior architects on projects involving network upgrades, new technology rollouts, and security enhancements.
Help enforce security best practices across the organization, including vulnerability management and compliance with regulatory requirements.