Senior Information Security Analyst

The Hanover Insurance Group

. Serve as a first responder to security-related events and support Hanover’s security posture .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in incident response, security analysis, and threat detection across multiple platforms. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance security posture and resolve security-related events.

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Incident ResponseSecurity AnalysisThreat DetectionSystems AdministrationSecurity Tools

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Hard Skills

Incident ResponseSecurity AnalysisThreat DetectionSystems AdministrationNetwork MonitoringTrend AnalysisVulnerability AssessmentTechnical AnalysisSecurity PracticesNetwork Protocols

Soft Skills

CollaborationInterpersonal SkillsAnalytical SkillsDecision-MakingProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Security+GSECSSCPCEH

Industry Keywords

Security PostureIncident HandlingDigital ForensicsThreat AnalysisRemediation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a first responder to security-related events and support Hanover’s security posture
Partner with IT, audit, HR, and other enterprise teams to identify issues, educate teams, recommend remediation options, and drive issues through resolution
Monitor IDS alerts, network and system logs, and network traffic to detect and report threats
Open incident tickets and document security-event resolution
Monitor trend analysis and document findings
Perform work across multiple platforms, with depth of knowledge in at least two platforms
Advise on threats and vulnerabilities and help prioritize activities
Research security threats and develop indicators of compromise for detecting anomalies and infected-system patterns
Perform incident response, including security-event analysis, incident handling, reporting, and threat analysis
Provide technical analysis, design, support, and recommendations for security applications, technologies, and products
Provide situation reports for Digital Forensics, Incident Response, or leadership escalations
Train and mentor other analysts
Act as the escalation path for junior staff, validate findings, identify event scope, and support larger investigations
Lead team members on projects or initiatives and assign tasks as appropriate
Coordinate collaboration across the IT organization

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Knowledge of security practices and procedures
Intermediate networking knowledge including multiple protocols
Ability to collaborate independently and as part of a team
Experience working in complex environments with a high degree of organizational effectiveness
Ability and commitment to communicate effectively
Strong interpersonal skills to build partnerships with stakeholders and peers
Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
Openness to learning and expanding knowledge through traditional and non-traditional education
Some combination of OS-level certifications, Security+, GSEC, SSCP, or CEH

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time, exempt position