Lead Security Analyst

Overview

Position Overview:As a Lead Security Analyst at HealthEdge, you will serve as a strategic leader within our Security Operations Center (SOC), responsible for shaping and advancing our enterprise-wide threat detection and response capabilities. This role combines deep technical expertise with strategic vision, cross-functional collaboration, and executive-level influence. You will lead high-impact initiatives, mentor a growing team of analysts, and partner with engineering and business leaders to reduce risk and protect customer trust.

About Center of Excellence:At HealthEdge, our Centers of Excellence (COEs) provide deep domain expertise and strategic support across the enterprise. Our Security COE plays a critical role in safeguarding our systems, data, and customers by delivering scalable, proactive, and resilient security solutions that align with business goals.

Your Impact:

• Architect and continuously evolve HealthEdge’s threat detection and response strategy across cloud and on-prem environments.
• Lead enterprise-wide incident response efforts, including participation in leadership briefings, root cause analysis, and post-incident reviews.
• Evaluate and implement advanced detection technologies, including AI/ML-based threat modeling and behavioral analytics.
• Partner with product, infrastructure, and GRC teams to embed security into design, development, and operational workflows.
• Drive automation and orchestration initiatives to scale security operations and reduce response times.
• Represent HealthEdge in external security forums, industry benchmarking groups, and conferences.
• Provide strategic guidance to senior leadership on emerging threats, risk posture, and investment priorities.
• Mentor and develop junior and mid-level analysts, fostering a culture of continuous learning and operational excellence.

What You Bring:

• 8-10 years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on threat detection, incident response, and security architecture.
• Proven track record of leading complex security investigations and influencing enterprise-wide security strategy.
• Deep expertise in SIEM, EDR, SOAR, IAM, and cloud-native security tools (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Demonstrates advanced problem-solving skills by rapidly analyzing complex security incidents, identifying root causes, and developing innovative solutions that minimize risk and prevent recurrence.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks such as HIPAA, HITRUST, SOC 2, and their impact on security operations.
• Demonstrated command of Incident Response process and playbooks.
• Experience with scripting and automation (e.g., Python, PowerShell) to streamline workflows and improve efficiency.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate technical risk into business impact for executive stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional environments and a passion for mentoring others.
• Growth mindset with the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Strategic mindset with a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risk.

HealthEdge commits to building an environment and culture that supports the diverse representation of our teams. We aspire to have an inclusive workplace. We aspire to be a place where all employees have the opportunity to belong, make an impact and deliver excellent software and services to our customers.

Geographic Responsibility: While HealthEdge is located in Burlington, MA you may live anywhere in the USType of Employment: Full-time, permanentTravel %: 10%Work Environment: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: 

• The employee is occasionally required to move around the office. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Work across multiple time zones in a hybrid or remote work environment.
• Long periods of time sitting and/or standing in front of a computer using video technology.
• May require travel dependent on company needs.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the job being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. HealthEdge reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.  Candidates may be required to go through a pre-employment criminal background check.

HealthEdge is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to workforce diversity and actively encourage all qualified persons to seek employment with us, including, but not limited to, racial and ethnic minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities.

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