Security Analyst

Remote, USA
Posted Jun 14, 2026
Full-time

HarbourVest Partners is a global firm with a collaborative and inclusive culture. They are seeking a self-motivated Security Analyst to monitor, analyze, and investigate potential security threats, contributing to threat assessments and enhancing security processes.

Responsibilities

  • Provide effective, front-line support for monitoring, detecting, and responding to threats, anomalies, and deficiencies in the environment
  • Support the deployment of existing security controls and ensure they run efficiently and effectively
  • Contribute to metrics and reporting to track coverage and effectiveness of security processes
  • Automate repetitive tasks related to alert triage, incident response, and governance
  • Support the vulnerability and patch management program to reduce critical risks
  • Project assignments and other responsibilities as required

Skills

  • Experience leading security investigations, triaging security alerts, and documenting incident response activity
  • Good communication skills, particularly in relating technical concepts to a non-technical audience
  • Demonstrated experience with security tools: SIEM/Log Management, NIDS/NIPS, Application Control, EDR, CASB, PAM, CSPM
  • Experience securing both cloud and on-premises infrastructure
  • Experience with one or more general purpose programming/scripting languages (e.g. Python, PowerShell)
  • Knowledge of governance and audit frameworks (e.g. SOC2, ISO, NIST, etc)
  • Knowledge of network security principles including protocols, access controls, and segmentation
  • Knowledge of Identity and Access Management (IAM) platforms
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
  • Related Security certifications (CISSP, CCSP, CISM, GSEC, GPCS, etc.)
  • 1-3 years of experience in Security, preferred

Benefits

  • Discretionary annual bonus
  • Long-term reward programs
  • Comprehensive total rewards package
  • Retirement
  • Health
  • Insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Wellness programs

Company Overview

  • HarbourVest Partners is a private markets firm providing solutions to help clients invest in primary funds, real assets, and private credit. It was founded in 1982, and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.harbourvest.com.

  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • HarbourVest Partners has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 3 in 2025, 2 in 2023, 1 in 2021, 1 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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