Security Analyst III

Security Analyst III - Remote/Hybrid

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.

Key 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 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). 

Education: Bachelor's Degree required/ Master's Degree preferred

Experience: 5 years required/ 8 years preferred

Pay Range:  $85,987 - $143,962

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About JAX:

The Jackson Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution with a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center and nearly 3,000 employees in locations across the United States (Maine, Connecticut, California), Japan and China. Its mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health.

Founded in 1929, JAX applies over nine decades of expertise in genetics to increase understanding of human disease, advancing treatments and cures for cancer, neurological and immune disorders, diabetes, aging and heart disease. It models and interprets genomic complexity, integrates basic research with clinical application, educates current and future scientists, and provides critical data, tools and services to the global biomedical community. For more information, please visit www.jax.org​​​​​​​.

EEO Statement:

The Jackson Laboratory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.