IT Security Operations Analyst
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![]() United States, Massachusetts, Natick | |
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Job Description
About Us:
Cognex is the largest, most successful and recognized global player in industrial machine vision! We are a financially strong, international company with no debt and have been in business for over 40 years. Using advanced optics, image sensors and artificial intelligence software Cognex vision and ID systems capture an image then analyze it to make sense of what's being seen. We are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable work environment, guided by our "Work Hard, Play Hard, Move Fast" culture, which celebrates employee innovation, determination, and dedication in a dynamic, fun, and distinctive atmosphere. The Team: Information Security Operations, part of the IT Organization The Information Security Operations Analyst is an integral member of the Information Security Operations Team (InfoSecOps) who are responsible for Incident Response, Security Information & Event Management, Threat & Vulnerability Management, Security Awareness & Training, and all of the associated security tools, systems and services that support these functions. The Role Your primary mission as an InfoSecOps Analyst, is to investigate and resolve security events and incidents within our environment. In addition to alert based incidents, you will be responsible to investigate and resolve Cognoid initiated inquiries and incidents that originate from end-users and functions from around the world. A very important part of your role, is your evaluation of incidents for impacts and risks to Cognex and to drive Cognex's Incident Response process commensurate with those impacts and risks. InfoSecOps Analysts participate in a 24x7x365 monitoring and incident response process that includes Cognex's IT Global Operations Team around the world and a Managed Detection & Response service, that together provide our first line support and response. As an InfoSecOps Analyst you will participate in all SecOps functions, leveraging a broad range of state of the art security and IT tools, products and services, with accountability for Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). You will also be designated a "Champion" for a specific SecOps functions with responsibility to serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for that function, to manage the tools and vendors supporting that function, and to improve Cognex's capabilities and maturity in that function. To be successful in this position, the candidate must be able to work independently and in project teams. The candidate will support multiple security-related platforms and technologies, interfacing with others within the IT organization, as well as other internal business units, external customers and partners. This role must display an in-depth understanding of new trends and technologies related to IT security and will contribute to the company's IT security strategy and roadmap. In addition, this role requires strong customer focus, with the ability to manage expectations appropriately, provide a superior customer experience and build long-term relationships. This position is based in Natick, MA corporate HQ on a hybrid basis - 3 days in the office and 2 remote Essential Functions
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Education and work experience required
Equal Employment Opportunity Cognex is an equal opportunity employer. Cognex evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic. |