IT Security Analyst II

Veristat, LLC; Massachusetts; Remote; USD 89,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote working

Flexible time off

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plans

Job summary

Veristat, LLC is seeking an IT Security Analyst II to serve as the organization’s primary internal coordinator for cybersecurity procedures, monitoring, reporting, and continuous improvement. This role oversees the MSP security services, reviews its work, coordinates responses, and ensures identified risks and required actions are addressed.

The position offers a USA salary range of $89,000 to $98,000 plus bonus, with remote working, flexible time off, paid holidays, medical insurance, tuition

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity, IT operations, security operations, systems administration, IT risk, compliance, or a related technical role.
• Practical understanding of common cybersecurity threats, technologies, controls, and operational practices.
• Experience working with an MSP, managed security provider, technology vendor, or outsourced IT organization.
• Ability to critically evaluate reports, investigations, recommendations, and technical work performed by external providers.
• Experience reviewing security alerts, dashboards, vulnerability findings, logs, or reports.
• Strong written documentation, organization, and follow-through.
• Experience preparing reports, presentations, audit responses, or security communications.
• Sound judgment regarding security investigation, prioritization, and escalation.
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively in a remote environment.
• Experience in regulated environments and familiarity with GxP, HIPAA, FDA regulations, 21 CFR Part 11.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate cybersecurity procedures, monitoring, and reporting for the organization.
• Oversee MSP security services and review their work and recommendations.
• Present security findings, risks, and strategies to senior management, customers, and staff.

Skills

MSP coordination

Cybersecurity monitoring

Incident response

Security reporting

Regulatory awareness

Tools

SIEM tools

Vulnerability management

Job description

Job Description: IT Security Analyst II The IT Security Analyst II serves as the organization’s primary internal coordinator for cybersecurity procedures, monitoring, reporting, and continuous improvement. This position oversees the managed service provider’s (MSP) security services, reviews its work and recommendations, coordinates internal responses, and ensures that identified risks and required actions are addressed. The analyst will manage recurring security reviews, reporting, incident and vulnerability follow-up, documentation, and customer security audits. In support of the CIO and IT Manager, the analyst will also present security findings, risks, and recommended strategies to senior management, customers, and internal staff.

What we offer:

The estimated hiring range for this role is $89K – 98K plus applicable bonus. This hiring range is specific to the USA and will vary for other regions based upon local market data. Final salary is ultimately decided upon taking into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to: skills and experience, licensure and certifications, education, specific location and dynamic market data.

• Remote working
• Flexible time off
• Paid holidays
• Medical insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement plans

What we look for:

• 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity, IT operations, security operations, systems administration, IT risk, compliance, or a related technical role.
• Practical understanding of common cybersecurity threats, technologies, controls, and operational practices.
• Experience working with an MSP, managed security provider, technology vendor, or outsourced IT organization.
• Ability to critically evaluate reports, investigations, recommendations, and technical work performed by external providers.
• Experience reviewing security alerts, dashboards, vulnerability findings, logs, or reports.
• Strong written documentation, organization, and follow-through.
• Experience preparing reports, presentations, audit responses, or security communications.
• Sound judgment regarding security investigation, prioritization, and escalation.
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively in a remote environment.
• Availability during normal Eastern Time business hours, with reasonable flexibility for incidents, audits, or project needs.
• Experience in a life sciences, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical-device, healthcare, clinical research, or other regulated organization.
• Understanding of requirements such as GxP, HIPAA, FDA regulations, 21 CFR Part 11, validated systems, or data-integrity practices.
• Experience supporting audits, regulatory inspections, or formal control assessments.
• Project-coordination experience involving security technology, compliance, or process improvements.
• Relevant certifications such as Security+, CySA+, SSCP, CISA, GIAC, or Microsoft security credentials.

Automated Decision Making: All applicants are reviewed by a member of the Veristat Talent Acquisition team; Veristat does not utilize an automated decision-making process.

Veristat is an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Veristat is proud to provide exceptional services to our clients, assisting in the successful development of innovations that improve and save lives.

We are equally proud to recruit, develop and retain the best and the brightest talent across a variety of business functions to make that happen.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength and creativity that diversity brings to our workplace.

Veristat provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, disability, genetics, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment (i.e., transgender status), marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including color, nationality, and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, physical appearance, veteran status, source of income, arrest or conviction record or any other category protected under characteristics considered unlawful in any circumstances of employment offers and practices.

Reasonable Accommodations

Veristat is dedicated to providing an accessible and inclusive application experience for all candidates.

We will work with you to meet your needs, ensuring a fair process.

All requests in relation to your application will be treated confidentially.