Sr. Cyber Security Analyst

About the Job

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IPG Photonics is revolutionizing the laser industry as the pioneering developer and leading producer of fiber lasers and amplifiers. Headquartered in Marlborough, MA, IPG has over 4,800 employees in more than 30 locations around the world. We aspire to work together with our employees and customers to apply light in ways that improve life.

Our mission is to develop innovative laser solutions to make the world a better place. To accomplish this mission, we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent and an engaged and thriving workforce that drives a sustainable future for our company and society.

Working at IPG Photonics you can expect challenging projects, a motivating and friendly environment, and competitive benefits.

Job Description:

IPG Photonics is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our growing Cybersecurity team. As a Cybersecurity Analyst, you will support the growth and operational security of this fast-paced, dynamic, high-tech manufacturing company by interfacing with business and IT resources to ensure the effective delivery of security services. The ideal candidate is a diligent, hardworking individual with broad range of cybersecurity and IT experience, who is willing and able to learn new skills and technologies to help ensure the team achieves its mission. The candidate must be able to work with little supervision and be determined to deliver outstanding work.

Duties:

• Keep abreast of current security threats, events, technologies, and vendors.
• Support the relationship with our Managed Detection and Response vendor as they provide us with Tier-1 and Tier-2 SOC services.
• Support the Tier-3 SOC function, monitoring events escalated by our MDR partner and working to resolve them or delegating them to regional IR team members.
• Develop tactics to help combat emerging threats.
• Proactively collect, assess, and leverage cyber threat intelligence to reduce IPG's risk exposure and increase the resilience of our firm when dealing with advanced threats.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance on cybersecurity issues.
• Configure and manage Microsoft Defender (Defender for Office 365, Endpoint, Identity, and Cloud Apps) to protect against threats.
• Implement and maintain security controls using Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), including Conditional Access, MFA, and identity governance.
• Monitor M365 security posture and implement improvements based on best practices.
• Respond to phishing, malware, and account compromise incidents within the M365 ecosystem.
• Implement and manage Microsoft Purview (Compliance Portal) including Data Loss Prevention (DLP), eDiscovery, and Information Protection.
• Configure sensitivity labels, retention policies, and insider risk management controls.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2) using M365 compliance tools.
• Conduct regular audits of data access, sharing, and permissions.
• Educate users on phishing, data protection, and secure collaboration practices.
• Help write IT and Security related policies and procedures.

Requirements:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 7+ years of Cyber industry experience.
• Experience working with SIEM solutions for evidence collection, and incident response purposes.
• Strong understanding of system hardening in physical, virtual, and cloud environments.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 security and compliance.
• Experience documenting processes and internal IT security controls.
• Understanding of IT support models to ensure EDR responses are aligned with IT.
• Strong deductive reasoning, critical thinking, problem solving, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and handle multiple/detail-oriented tasks.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred skills:

The successful candidate will possess:

• The ability to think with a security mindset.
• Strong IT background with expert level knowledge in one or more security practice areas (endpoint protection, vulnerability management, network security monitoring, incident response, data loss prevention (DLP), etc.).
• Knowledge of AWS security.
• Experience with hands-on configuration and operation of security tools.
• Experience with Active Directory.
• Experience with VMWare and Nutanix
• A solid understanding of the NIST and/or ISO security controls.
• An understanding of SOX IT general controls.
• Must be detail oriented and able to multitask to meet deadlines and objectives.
• Experience working in a large, geographically diverse enterprise network.
• Relevant certifications such as GCIH, GSEC, GCFA, or CISSP are considered a plus.
• Willingness to attend security and risk related conferences and training.

Location(s):

377 Simarano Drive, Marlborough, Massachusetts 01752, United States

Employment Type: Exempt

Wage Information: MA: $112,436 - $148,978

US Benefits Information:

Pay Range :

The pay range on this posting applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location posted, the applicable range could differ. Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.

Other Compensation : Employees in this role are eligible for additional rewards which could include:

• Annual Discretionary Bonus or Sales Bonus as Applicable.

Benefits Provided : All Regular* US employees receive:

• Paid vacation time accrued based on years of service.
• Paid sick time.
• 12 (twelve) Paid Holidays Each Calendar Year.

*Prorated for reduced hour schedules.

Additional Benefits Offered : IPG also offers access to:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with options for HSA/FSA.
• Dependent Care FSA.
• Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance.
• Short-term and Long-term Disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan with Company matching.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Adoption Assistance.
• Pet Insurance.
• Parental Bonding Leave.
• Bright Horizons Backup Care.
• Bright Horizons College Coach.

*Benefits eligibility may differ by program for reduced hour schedules

Deadline and How to Apply:

This job posting will remain active until a candidate is identified and/or the Company rescinds the job posting.

For full consideration, please click on the link to apply.