Security and Network Operations Analyst

Company Overview:

Beam Therapeutics is a biotechnology company committed to establishing the leading, fully integrated platform for precision genetic medicines. To achieve this vision, Beam has assembled a platform with integrated gene editing, delivery and internal manufacturing capabilities. Beam’s suite of gene editing technologies is anchored by base editing, a proprietary technology that is designed to enable precise, predictable and efficient single base changes, at targeted genomic sequences, without making double-stranded breaks in the DNA. This has the potential to enable a wide range of therapeutic editing strategies that Beam is using to advance a diversified portfolio of base editing programs. Beam is a values-driven organization committed to its people, cutting-edge science, and a vision of providing life-long cures to patients suffering from serious diseases.

Position Overview:

Beam is looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Security and Network Operations Analyst to join our growing IT Team. This is a junior level position designed for candidates with 2-6 years of hands-on experience who are eager to learn and grow under the guidance of senior team members. The successful candidate will perform security assessments of Beam’s third-party partners, respond to security questionnaires from treatment centers and other external entities, support enterprise network infrastructure, cloud-managed networking, next-generation firewalls/SASE platforms, and managed detection & response services. This position requires a minimum of two days per week on-site presence in our Cambridge, MA locations with an expectation that additional on-site days may be required to support the team and to provide response to incidents.

Responsibilities:

• Perform internal and external security assessments working with vendors, internal teams, and treatment centers to support treatment center onboarding and Beam’s commercialization readiness.
• Work with Beam’s procurement team to embed security reviews in the vendor onboarding process and establish a mechanism for periodic review.
• Assist in the regular review of internal security controls, ensuring compliance with established security standards such as NIST CSF 2.0 
• Support the implementation and management of cloud-based solutions within Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services.
• Monitor network performance and security events, identifying and escalating issues to senior architects for resolution.
• Initial triage of events and issues related to email security services and products.
• Perform routine network maintenance tasks such as firmware updates, patch management, and hardware troubleshooting.
• Manage SAML certificate rotation in MS Azure for deployed applications.
• Manage 3rd party digital certificates (Digicert, etc.).
• Participate in incident response activities, analyzing security alerts and assisting in the containment and remediation of threats.
• Maintain documentation for network configurations, security policies, and troubleshooting guides.
• Support Wi-Fi network deployments, including site surveys, configuration, and performance monitoring.
• Assist in the configuration, deployment, and monitoring of network devices and services, including switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless access points. 
• Collaborate with senior architects on projects involving network upgrades, new technology rollouts, and security enhancements. 
• Help enforce security best practices across the organization, including vulnerability management and compliance with regulatory requirements. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or Certifications in information technology or cyber security, with 2-6 years of work experience. 
• Experience performing information security risk assessments.  
• Basic knowledge of networking concepts and protocols (TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs). 
• Understanding of authentication models and identity providers (Azure, OKTA). 
• Understanding of fundamental information security principles and practices. 
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. 
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate technical information clearly. 
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and procedures. 
• Knowledge of the Cell and Gene Therapy industry or Biotechnology is a plus.  
• Candidates are expected to come onsite 1-3 days per week with an expectation that additional on-site days may be required to support the team and to provide response to incidents.

The salary range below reflects the full-time base salary range we expect to pay for this role at the time