Description
Security Analyst II
Level 5 | Individual Contributor
About Mimecast
Mimecast is a leading cybersecurity company protecting organizations' people, data, and communications. Trusted by over 42,000 customers worldwide, it’s recognized as a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Digital Communications Governance and Archiving.
Focusing on Human Risk Management, Mimecast addresses the human factor in cybersecurity through advanced threat detection, awareness training, risk management, and data governance. Its solutions ensure communication data is archived, compliant, and discoverable, helping businesses reduce risks tied to human actions.
Mimecast is an AI-First engineering organization. Our teams actively leverage AI-powered development tools across all facets of engineering, from code development to testing, documentation, and operations. We're looking for leaders who don't just use AI tools but champion their adoption and establish new ways of working. Our AI leadership extends beyond how we build to what we build. Our Mihra AI agent delivers 7x faster threat response for customers, and we're recognized as "Agents of Change" in Human Risk Management. Engineers here work at the intersection of cutting-edge AI tooling and AI-powered security products that protect organizations worldwide.
About the Position
The Security Analyst II position on the Security Operations team leads triage of security alerts, optimizes log ingestion pipelines, and provides general security guidance across the organization. This role is required to work different shifts on a rotational basis, operating with a high degree of independence and contributing to projects that improve security posture.
Key Responsibilities
- Independently monitor and triage security alerts, escalating as appropriate
- Identify and implement improvements to reduce alert noise
- Assist with configuring security technologies such as SIEM, EDR, and IDS
- Provide security consulting and guidance to internal stakeholders
- Stay current on emerging security threats, technologies, and industry trends
Essential Skills and Experience
- 5+ years of experience in security operations or engineering
- Strong knowledge of security operations, tools, and cloud environments
- Experience managing security projects and implementing technical solutions
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills across diverse security topics
- Experience with scripting and automation for security use cases
- In-depth understanding of network, endpoint, and cloud security concepts.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline or equivalent experience
- Experience securing cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid infrastructures
- Familiarity with compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, SOC 2, FedRAMP, CMMC)
This position entails strict adherence to all applicable privacy and security standards and regulations. Responsibilities include the protection of information, upholding confidentiality, and conducting all activities in alignment with Mimecast’s policies. Completion of relevant role-based security and privacy training is a requisite for this role.
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Belonging at Mimecast
Cybersecurity is a community effort. That’s why we’re committed to building an inclusive, diverse community that celebrates and welcomes everyone – unless they’re a cybercriminal, of course.
We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and we’d encourage you to join us whatever your background. We particularly welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups.
We consider everyone equally: your race, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, ability, marital status, nationality, or any other protected characteristic won’t affect your application.
Due to certain obligations to our customers, an offer of employment will be subject to your successful completion of applicable background checks, conducted in accordance with local law.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.