For more than 170 years, The Hanover has been committed to delivering on our promises and being there when it matters the most. We live our values every day, demonstrating we CARE through our values, Sustainability initiatives and inclusive corporate culture.
The Hanover’s Information Security team is looking to bring on a Senior Information Security Analyst to join us in our Worcester, MA, Windsor, CT or remote work consideration.
This is a Full-time, Exempt role.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Senior Information Security Analyst serves as a first responder to any security related events and key to Hanover’s security posture. You need to have SME on how these events affect Hanover and best security practices to defend or remediate such events.
Must have the ability to partner/collaborate with any team within the enterprise, such as IT, audit, HR, etc, to identify any current issue, educate associated teams, recommend options for remediation, and work issues through to resolution.
IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:
- Monitor IDS alerts, network and system logs, plus network traffic to detect and report threats
- Open Incident tickets for tracking of security events and document resolution
- Monitor trend analysis and document findings
- Performs work across multiple platforms with an intermediate depth of knowledge in each platform.
- Advise on Threats and Vulnerabilities aiding in prioritization of activities
- Research security threats and develop IOC (Indicators of Compromise) for detecting potential anomalies and patterns with infected systems
- Perform incident response to include security event analysis, incident handling, reporting, and threat analysis
- Provide technical analysis, design, support and make recommendations for various security applications, technologies, and products to Sr Team Members and Leadership.
- Provide situation reports for DFiR (Digital Forensics, Incident Response) or escalations to leadership.
- Training and mentoring of other analysts.
- Performs work across multiple platforms with a depth of knowledge in at least 2 of those platforms. This role will act as the escalation path for more junior staff, to validate findings and identify scope of events and support during larger investigations.
- May lead other team members on projects or initiatives. Assign task as appropriate.
- Coordinating team collaboration across the IT organization.
WHAT YOU NEED TO APPLY:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field or equivalent knowledge with 5+ year of related professional experience.
- Technical expertise in systems administration and security tools, combined with knowledge of security practices and procedures.
- Intermediate networking knowledge to include multiple protocols
- Excellent independent and team collaboration skills
- Experience working in complex environments with a high degree of organizational effectiveness
- Have the Ability and commitment to communicate effectively, consistently chooses communication methods to ensure critical information reaches and persuades intended audience
- Be a strong team player. Uses strong interpersonal skills to build partnerships with stakeholders and peers
- Have excellent analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Openness to Learning - Expands knowledge base through traditional and non-traditional education to improve personal skills and abilities.
- Requiring some combination of the following certifications:
- OS Level Certifications
- Security+
- GSEC
- SSCP
- CEH
CAREER DEVELOPMENT:
It’s not just a job, it’s a career, and we are here to support you every step of the way. We want you to be successful and fulfilled. Through on-the-job experiences, personalized coaching and our robust learning and development programs, we encourage you – at every level – to grow and develop.
BENEFITS:
We offer comprehensive benefits to help you be healthy, build financial security, and balance work and home life. At The Hanover, you’ll enjoy what you do and have the support you need to succeed.
Benefits include:
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401K with a company match
- Tuition reimbursement
- PTO
- Company paid holidays
- Flexible work arrangements
- Cultural Awareness Day in support of IDE
- On-site medical/wellness center (Worcester only)
- Click here for the full list of Benefits
EEO statement:
The Hanover values diversity in the workplace and among our customers. The company provides equal opportunity for employment and promotion to all qualified employees and applicants on the basis of experience, training, education, and ability to do the available work without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, ancestry or any other status protected by law.
Furthermore, The Hanover Insurance Group is committed to providing an equal opportunity workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment based on national origin, race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by law.”
As an equal opportunity employer, Hanover does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities who wish to request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, should contact us at:[email protected] and include the link of the job posting in which you are interested.
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Compensation:
The target hiring range for this role may vary based on geographic location and other factors, including merit or performance, demonstrated proficiency, skills for the role, education, travel requirements, and experience. Additional compensation may include an annual bonus (which could take the form of a general bonus, sales incentive, or short-term incentive), long-term incentive or spot recognition awards. The posted range reflects our ability to hire at different position titles and levels depending on background and experience.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent knowledge
- Five or more years of related professional experience
- Technical expertise in systems administration and security tools
- Knowledge of security practices and procedures
- Intermediate networking knowledge, including multiple protocols
- Ability to collaborate effectively across enterprise teams
- Experience working in complex environments with strong organizational effectiveness
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and partnership-building skills
- Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
- Openness to continued learning and professional development
- Some combination of OS-level certifications, Security+, GSEC, SSCP, or CEH
The Hanover Insurance Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about The Hanover Insurance Group and has not been reviewed or approved by The Hanover Insurance Group.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is positioned as robust, spanning medical, dental, vision, life and disability options, alongside wellness supports like coaching and assistance programs. Access to added services such as health advocacy, flu shots, and location-specific on-site clinics appears to strengthen the overall package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are described as strong, highlighted by a 401(k) match up to 6% and additional financial programs like profit sharing/pension options in some descriptions. An employee stock purchase discount and free financial planning are also presented as meaningful financial-security add-ons.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits appear generous, with four weeks of PTO at hire, multiple holidays, and the ability to purchase additional PTO. Hybrid/flexible work arrangements are frequently presented as enhancing the overall value of total rewards.
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What We Do
The Hanover is a leading provider of property and casualty insurance in the United States. We’ve been named to Forbes’ list of “Best Mid-Size Employers” since 2015, and have more than 4,200 employees in 35 branch offices, covering more than two million individual and business policyholders. As an employer of choice, The Hanover provides a unique experience, combining a long, proud history of delivering its promises, and a forward-thinking, innovative culture mentality. At The Hanover, you will gain new experiences, expand your skill set, and build your career working for an industry leader and one of the fastest growing companies in the insurance industry. Our compensation and benefits programs are based on the strong belief that our people are our company's most valuable asset. We offer comprehensive benefits to help our team members stay healthy, build financial security, balance work and personal responsibilities, and achieve their professional goals.
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