Senior Cybersecurity Analyst, Threat Hunter

IDEXX-posted 8 days ago

$120,000 - $140,000/Yr

Full-time • Senior

Hybrid • Westbrook, ME

5,001-10,000 employees

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Our cybersecurity and information security teams at IDEXX contribute to a more resilient, adaptable, and security-aware enterprise prepared to navigate today’s evolving threat landscape. We have complex, multi-dimensional programs across the organization that support all the technology needed to deliver products and solutions to customers - enabling them to focus on delivering high quality patient care. We are seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Cybersecurity Analyst & Threat Hunter to join our security operations team. This individual will be responsible for proactively searching for, identifying, and neutralizing advanced threats that have bypassed traditional security defenses. The ideal candidate will leverage their deep technical expertise, extensive incident response experience, and proficiency with advanced tools to protect the organization's assets and data.

Proactively hunt for indicators of compromise (IOCs) and advanced persistent threats (APTs) across the network, endpoints, and cloud environments using threat intelligence and a hypothesis-driven methodology.
Conduct in-depth analysis of security events, network traffic, and endpoint data to identify malicious activity and potential breaches.
Utilize the SIEM and EDR platform extensively, applying expert knowledge of the scripting, SIEM and EDR query language to perform complex searches and data analysis.
Lead and participate in incident response activities, including containment, eradication, and recovery efforts, serving as a primary escalation point for critical security incidents.
Develop and refine threat hunting playbooks, procedures, and detection rules to improve the security team’s efficiency and effectiveness.
Collaborate with the security engineering and security operations center (SOC) teams to integrate new threat intelligence and enhance existing security tools and controls.
Mentor junior analysts and contribute to the ongoing improvement of the organization's overall security posture.

6–10 years of experience in cybersecurity roles, with a minimum of 3 years dedicated specifically to threat hunting or advanced incident response.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
Proven, hands-on experience using platform for EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response) and threat hunting.
Deep understanding of incident response lifecycles, methodologies, and forensic techniques.
Strong knowledge of networking protocols, operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS), and common attack vectors.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage multiple investigations simultaneously.
Strong communication skills, capable of presenting complex technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
A proactive mindset and a passion for continuous learning in the rapidly evolving field of cybersecurity.

Certifications: Preferred certifications GCIH (GIAC Certified Incident Handler) and CompTIA CySA+ (Cybersecurity Analyst+) certification
Expert-level knowledge of PowerShell Scripting, Python and EDR and SIEM query language is preferred.
Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation of hunting tasks is a plus.

Health / Dental / Vision Benefits Day-One
5% matching 401k
Additional benefits including but not limited to financial support, pet insurance, mental health resources, volunteer paid days off, employee stock program, foundation donation matching, and much more!

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