Information Security Analyst

MassMutual; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to internal networks for continuous growth

Employee-led communities for learning and connection

Job summary

MassMutual is seeking a Mastery Level Security Operations Center (SOC) analyst in Springfield, Massachusetts. In this role, you will be responsible for advanced Malware analysis, developing SOAR automations, and collaborating with various IT security teams to enhance Cybersecurity capabilities.

This position requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent and over 8 years of experience in a related role. Join a purpose-driven organization fostering an inclusive and growth-oriented culture.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in a Security Operation Center or similar role.
• 1+ years experience with AI models to enhance SOC capabilities.
• 2+ years experience writing scripts in Python.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced Malware analysis and extract Indicators of Compromise.
• Develop and deploy SOAR automations to accelerate SOC processes.
• Act as team lead, mentor Junior Analysts.

Skills

Malware analysis

Python

SOAR platforms

Cybersecurity certifications

AI models

Threat Intelligence

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security or equivalent

Tools

SIEM platforms

PowerShell

Job description

The Opportunity

As a Mastery Level Security Operations Center (SOC) analyst you’ll have an opportunity to be part of a growing team of highly technical Cybersecurity analysts who are passionate about protecting MassMutual’s assets and customers by leveraging Agentic capabilities, problem solving skills and innovative technology solutions. In this role, as well as all roles within MassMutual, you will demonstrate accountability, agility, a dedication to be inclusive, a strong business acumen, and will show courage, even in the most difficult situations. We also highly value strong communication skills, a passion for learning, leadership traits, resilience, and self-awareness.

The Team

As a member of the SOC team, you will work in close collaboration with fellow security analysts, engineers, and other IT security specialists throughout the firm including the Security Operations Center, Threat Intelligence, Offensive Security, Security Platforms Support, Network Security, Endpoint Security and IAM teams.

The Impact

• Perform advanced Malware analysis and extract Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) to feed our Threat Intelligence Platform
• Develop and deploy SOAR automations accelerating internal SOC processes
• Work closely with our Data Science Team to build Agentic capabilities
• Work collaboratively with our Security Intelligence team to enrich and enhance prevention, detection, and threat hunting capabilities
• Optimize alerting platforms through rule development and tuning of existing alerting logic
• Act as team lead, mentor Junior Analysts, be a go to escalation point for other SOC analysts
• Perform QA responsibilities ensuring thorough analysis and documentation

The Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent professional experience
• 8 + years’ experience working in a Security Operation Center or similar cyber security technical role
• 1 + year’s experience working with Artificial Intelligence models to enhance SOC capabilities
• 2 + years experience writing in Python
• 2 + years experience working with SOAR platforms
• Relevant Cyber Security GIAC Certification such as CISM, CEH, GCIH, GCDA or similar
• Able to support off hours escalations

The Ideal Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in cyber security
• Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA, GCIH, GCFR
• Knowledge of and practical experience with the MITRE ATT&CK framework
• Mastery of Python, PowerShell or other scripting languages
• Experience working with a SIEM platform mining large datasets
• Understanding of web application vulnerabilities including XSS, CSRF, SQL Injection, command injection and serialization attacks
• Interest in continuous learning and a passion for Cybersecurity
• Experience and confidence communicating with and presenting to senior leadership
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced technical expertise developing security automations
• In depth knowledge of operating systems process relationships and file structures (Windows, Mac, Linux)
• Functional experience developing new detections for alerting platforms
• Expert level knowledge of Cybersecurity attack and defense techniques
• Strong understanding of web authentication flows such as SAML and OAUTH
• In depth knowledge of cloud environments such as AWS and Azure
• Deep understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, and packet-level analysis
• Understanding of living off the land techniques used by adversaries, using tools such as PowerShell, WMIC, Task Scheduler, Windows Registry etc

What You Can Expect at MassMutual

MassMutual offers the opportunity to do meaningful work within a purpose-driven organization that values long-term impact over short-term outcomes. In this role, you can expect:

• Clear areas of ownership and accountability, with work that connects directly to company and customer outcomes
• A collaborative environment where perspectives are welcomed
• Access to learning, development, and internal networks that support continuous growth and skill-building over time
• Employee-led communities and forums that foster connection, learning, and inclusion across the organization
• A culture grounded in integrity, responsibility, and stewardship—supported by a company with a strong legacy and a future-focused mindset

MassMutual is an equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome all persons to apply.

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