Information Security Analyst

Posted 2 Days Ago
Hiring Remotely in Springfield, MA, USA
Remote or Hybrid
138K-181K Annually
Senior level
Big Data • Fintech • Information Technology • Insurance • Financial Services
We help people secure their future and protect the ones they love.
The Role
Performs advanced malware analysis, extracts indicators of compromise, develops SOAR automations, and builds AI-enabled SOC capabilities. The role tunes detection and alerting logic, enhances threat hunting, mentors junior analysts, leads escalations, performs QA, and documents investigations. It requires extensive SOC experience, Python and SOAR expertise, off-hours escalation support, and advanced knowledge of attack techniques, operating systems, cloud environments, web vulnerabilities, authentication, networking, and packet analysis.
Summary Generated by Built In
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
  • 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
  • Able to support off hours escalations

The Ideal Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in cyber security
  • Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA, GCIH, GCFR
  • Relevant Cyber Security GIAC Certification such as CISM, CEH, GCIH, GCDA or similar
  • 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

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MassMutual is an equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome all persons to apply.
If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us and share the specifics of the assistance you need.
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Salary Range: $137,800-$180,800

Skills Required

  • 8+ years of experience working in a Security Operations Center or similar cybersecurity technical role
  • 1+ year of experience working with artificial intelligence models to enhance SOC capabilities
  • 2+ years of experience writing in Python
  • 2+ years of experience working with SOAR platforms
  • Ability to support off-hours escalations
  • Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity
  • CISSP, CISM, CISA, GCIH, GCFR, CEH, GCDA, or similar cybersecurity certification
  • Knowledge and practical experience with the MITRE ATT&CK framework
  • Mastery of Python, PowerShell, or other scripting languages
  • Experience working with a SIEM platform and mining large datasets
  • Understanding of web application vulnerabilities, including XSS, CSRF, SQL injection, command injection, and serialization attacks
  • Experience communicating with and presenting to senior leadership
  • Advanced expertise developing security automations
  • In-depth knowledge of Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems, process relationships, and file structures
  • Experience developing new detections for alerting platforms
  • Expert knowledge of cybersecurity attack and defense techniques
  • Strong understanding of SAML and OAuth authentication flows
  • In-depth knowledge of AWS and Azure cloud environments
  • Deep understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, and packet-level analysis
  • Understanding of adversary living-off-the-land techniques and tools such as PowerShell, WMIC, Task Scheduler, and Windows Registry

What the Team is Saying

MassMutual Compensation & Benefits Highlights

How does MassMutual ensure its pay and bonus plans are competitive?

MassMutual supports competitive compensation through salary and bonus opportunities, retirement contributions, pay transparency practices and a broad benefits package that adds value beyond base pay. The company also uses long-running pay equity reviews and employee feedback to evaluate whether rewards are supporting employees across roles and life stages.

  • Competitive pay and bonus opportunities: MassMutual describes its total rewards approach as holistic and flexible, with competitive salaries and bonuses designed to support employees’ financial well-being. Employees also point to compensation as part of the value proposition, with one sales assistant citing “great benefits and lots of flexibility,” and another employee describing the company’s “good leadership and benefits.”
  • Retirement and financial benefits: MassMutual provides a 401(k) benefit of up to 10% of eligible compensation, including a 5% company match and a 5% annual company contribution. The company also treats eligible student loan payments like 401(k) contributions for matching purposes and begins monthly retirement healthcare account contributions for employees starting at age 45.
  • Pay transparency and pay equity: MassMutual posts salary ranges in most job postings and has used an independent HR risk management firm to conduct annual adjusted pay gap reviews for 17 years. That approach connects compensation competitiveness with equity and accountability across the employee experience.
  • Benefits as part of total rewards: MassMutual’s compensation includes health, dental and mental health benefits, caregiver leave, parental leave, bereavement leave, paid volunteer time, flexible holidays and a Well-Being Wallet of up to $1,250 annually. A head of human resources said, “It’s not about industry standards — it’s about supporting all employees’ well-being in ways that are meaningful to them.”
  • External signals:
    • Benefits value: Employees on external review sites regularly highlight benefits as a strength, with reviews calling out “excellent benefits,” “great benefits” and a “great benefits package.” (Glassdoor; Indeed)
    • Compensation and retention: Employees surveyed on external review sites rate MassMutual’s perks and benefits an A-, with 100% saying perks and benefits play a role in staying at the company. (Comparably)
    • Financial stability: MassMutual reported more than $10 billion in insurance and annuity benefits paid in 2025 and total adjusted capital above $34 billion, reinforcing the company’s long-term financial foundation. (MassMutual 2025 Annual Report)

Bottom line: MassMutual supports competitive pay through salary and bonus opportunities, strong retirement contributions, pay transparency, recurring pay equity reviews and benefits designed to support employees’ financial, physical, mental and family well-being.

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HQ: Springfield, MA
6,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1851

What We Do

Since 1851, MassMutual’s commitment has always been to help people protect their families, support their communities, and help one another. This is why we want to inspire people to Live Mutual. We’re people helping people. Together, we’re stronger.

Why Work With Us

MassMutual has the financial security and stability of a 170+ year old company, with the culture and energy of a startup. We work every day with the customer front of mind to build the best digital experience in the industry.

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