Job Description

Security Analyst I

Level 4 | 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 I position on the Security Operations team monitors, triages, and responds to security alerts across systems and infrastructure. This role is required to work different shifts on a rotational basis, contributing to projects focused on the continuous improvement of detection and response capabilities. This role works closely with internal stakeholders to verify activity and mitigate risks, requiring practical knowledge of security operations and the ability to work under moderate supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently monitor and triage security alerts, escalating as appropriate
• Identify pathways to improve alert accuracy and reduce noise
• Contribute to documentation of processes and procedures
• Research and analyze emerging threats relevant to the organization
• Participate in compliance, audit, and risk management activities as needed
  

Essential Skills and Experience

• 2+ years of experience in IT, security, or a related field
• Practical experience with security monitoring and response using tools such as SIEM, EDR, IDS
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Sound understanding of network, endpoint, and cloud security concepts
• Experience working with cloud providers such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline or equivalent experience
• Experience using automation tooling
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to evolving threats and technologies.
  

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.