Cyber Defense Lead - Incident Response & Risk Mitigation

Staples; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive BRGs

Flexible PTO

Holiday schedule + floating holiday

Discounts and Company Match 401(k)

Wellness programs

Job summary

Staples is seeking a Lead Cyber Security Analyst in Framingham, MA to protect enterprise systems and data. You’ll lead complex threat analysis, develop security controls, and mentor junior staff to strengthen our security posture.

You will drive incident response, risk assessments, and governance across IT and business units, aligning with regulatory requirements while partnering with colleagues to implement best practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of cybersecurity experience with a proven track record.
• Experience with cybersecurity frameworks and security standards.
• Hands-on with SIEM, firewalls, proxies, DLP, SOAR, and EDR tools.
• Experience conducting vulnerability assessments and incident response.
• Strong understanding of risk management, data protection, and security compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, investigate, and respond to complex cybersecurity threats across enterprise environments.
• Develop, implement, and maintain cybersecurity policies, procedures, and controls.
• Perform security assessments, audits, and vulnerability testing to identify risks and remediation strategies.
• Review and investigate security alerts, logs, and violation reports; coordinate incident response.
• Ensure compliance with data security and privacy regulations and standards.
• Partner with IT and business teams to implement security best practices.
• Research emerging threats and recommend innovative security solutions.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners on security initiatives.

Skills

Cybersecurity expertise

Threat hunting

Vulnerability assessment

Risk assessment

Incident response

Security governance

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Cybersecurity

Master's degree in Cybersecurity

Certifications (CISSP/CISM/CEH/CompTIA Security+)

Tools

SIEM

Firewalls

Proxies

DLP

SOAR

EDR

Job description

Staples is seeking a Lead Cyber Security Analyst in Framingham, MA to protect enterprise systems and data. You’ll lead complex threat analysis, develop security controls, and mentor junior staff to strengthen our security posture.

You will drive incident response, risk assessments, and governance across IT and business units, aligning with regulatory requirements while partnering with colleagues to implement best practices.