What are the responsibilities and job description for the Information Security Analyst I - Automation position at Mass General Brigham?
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Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Position Summary
The Information Security Analyst I – Security Automation is an entry-level cybersecurity professional responsible for supporting the organization's security operations through automation, scripting, and process improvement. This role assists in developing and maintaining automated workflows that improve threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, and security reporting.
Working closely with senior security engineers and analysts, this position helps reduce manual effort, improve operational efficiency, and strengthen the organization's overall security posture.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Education
Associate's Degree Related Field of Study required or Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
Yes
Minimum Qualifications
Experience or familiarity with:
Working Conditions
Hybrid
Work Location
399 Revolution Drive
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
$62,836.80 - $89,762.40/Annual
Grade
5
At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.
EEO Statement
0100 Mass General Brigham Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Position Summary
The Information Security Analyst I – Security Automation is an entry-level cybersecurity professional responsible for supporting the organization's security operations through automation, scripting, and process improvement. This role assists in developing and maintaining automated workflows that improve threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, and security reporting.
Working closely with senior security engineers and analysts, this position helps reduce manual effort, improve operational efficiency, and strengthen the organization's overall security posture.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain scripts and automation workflows to improve security operations.
- Assist in automating repetitive security tasks, including alert triage, reporting, enrichment, and remediation.
- Support Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) platforms.
- Create integrations between security tools using APIs, webhooks, and automation frameworks.
- Monitor automated security processes and troubleshoot workflow failures.
- Develop dashboards and reports that provide security metrics and operational insights.
- Support endpoint detection and response (EDR), identity management, email security, and cloud security platforms.
- Assist with incident response activities by developing automated evidence collection and enrichment workflows.
- Participate in security tool testing, upgrades, and implementation projects.
- Maintain documentation for automation workflows, scripts, and operational procedures.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through automation and process optimization.
- Stay current with emerging cybersecurity threats, technologies, and automation techniques.
Education
Associate's Degree Related Field of Study required or Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
Yes
Minimum Qualifications
- 0–2 years of experience in information security, IT, systems administration, or software development.
- Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles and security operations.
- Basic understanding of REST APIs and JSON.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience or familiarity with:
- SIEM platforms (CrowdStrike NG SIEM, Splunk)
- SOAR platforms (Splunk SOAR, Torq)
- Endpoint Detection and Response (CrowdStrike Falcon, Microsoft Defender)
- Cloud platforms (Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud)
- Git or other version control systems
- Container technologies such as Docker
- Infrastructure as Code concepts
- Understanding of security operations concepts.
- Ability to learn new security technologies quickly.
- Ability to automate manual workflows.
- Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills.
- Ability to interpret security alerts and logs.
- Knowledge of authentication, networking, and operating system fundamentals.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
Working Conditions
- Hybrid with onsite work required in office, candidate must be flexible for weekly or monthly business needs
- M-F Eastern business hours required
- On remote workdays, employees must use a stable, secure, and compliant workstation in a quiet environment. Teams video is required and must be accessed using MGB-provided equipment
Hybrid
Work Location
399 Revolution Drive
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
$62,836.80 - $89,762.40/Annual
Grade
5
At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.
EEO Statement
0100 Mass General Brigham Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Salary : $62,837 - $89,762