• Security Analyst I

    ThermoFisher Scientific (Frederick, MD)


    Work Schedule

     

    Standard (Mon-Fri)

     

    Environmental Conditions

     

    Office

    Job Description

    When you join us at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll be part of an inquisitive team that shares your passion for exploration and discovery. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and chances to create significant contributions to the world.

     

    Location/Division Specific Information

     

    Frederick, Maryland, US

     

    As a member of the Critical Asset Protection & Investigations team, specifically within the Cyber Security & Investigations division, this role focuses on enhancing data security measures. The main responsibility involves applying sophisticated security concepts to develop use-cases that improve monitoring and alerting systems, thereby strengthening data loss prevention and patient data protection initiatives.

    Discover Impactful Work:

    The Security Analyst plays a critical role within the Thermo Fisher Scientific Cyber Forensic Laboratory, entrusted with monitoring, triaging, and preventing internal threats to safeguard critical company data and intellectual property. Using a variety of security solutions, the Security Analyst I will support key projects focused on data loss prevention and mitigating insider threats. This role involves close collaboration with Digital Forensics Examiners to triage alerts, analyze log data, and assist with investigations, while also driving process improvements and advancing the maturity of the Critical Asset Protection & Investigation program. The Security Analyst I will benefit from a structured mentorship process, providing opportunities for learning and growth under the guidance of an experienced Analyst.

     

    A day in the Life:

    + Monitor and triage internal threat activities using a variety of tools, technologies, and solutions.

    + Consolidate critical findings, create detailed reports, and prepare presentations to review findings with key stakeholders.

    + Develop use-cases to enhance detection and alerting capabilities.

    + Respond to critical alerts and escalate issues to forensic examiners as necessary.

    + Assist in creating metrics and key performance indicators.

    + Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs), playbooks, and user documentation.

    + Provide recommendations for process improvements to streamline incident handling, detection, and response procedures.

    + Collaborate with other security and IT teams to maintain and enhance the team’s security solutions and tools.

    + Support Digital Forensics Examiners as needed.

    Education

    + Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Cyber Security or related field – equivalent work experience acceptable

    + Cyber Security or Digital Forensic certifications a plus

    Experience

    + 1-2 years of IT, Cyber Security, or related experience

    + Experience with SIEM, EDR, IRM, SOAR and or UEBA solutions a plus

    + Experience as Tier 1 or Tier 2 support a plus

    Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

    + Highly inquisitive self-starter with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

    + Capable of making informed analytic judgments and thoroughly documenting findings in written reports and presentations.

    + Strong investigative approach with excellent analytic and creative problem-solving skills.

    + Effective communicator, able to convey complex ideas to diverse audiences including partners, management, and IT team members.

    + Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.

    + Ability to identify trends and patterns in data to make sound decisions and draw accurate conclusions.

    + Familiarity with basic functionality of Windows and Mac operating systems.

    + Proficient in the core MS Office suite.

    + Ability to normalize, organize, correlate, and analyze log data using tools such as Excel, PowerBI, Splunk, Tableau, etc. is a plus.

    + Solid understanding of cyber security and insider threats is preferred.

    + Experience in Digital Forensics is a plus.

    + Experience with Splunk is a plus.

     

    Physical Requirements / Work Environment

     

    Office

     

    Benefits

     

    We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

     

    Compensation and Benefits

     

    The salary range estimated for this position based in Maryland is $72,600.00–$96,800.00.

     

    This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

     

    + A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

    + Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

    + At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

    + Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

    + Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

     

    For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

     

    Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.