Senior Security Operations Analyst

The Company 

Lila Sciences is a privately held, early-stage technology company pioneering the application of artificial intelligence to transform every aspect of the scientific method. Lila Sciences is backed by Flagship Pioneering, which brings the courage, long-term vision, and resources needed to realize unreasonable results. Join our mission-driven team and contribute to the future of science. 

Our platform is integrating AI and automation into discovery and development efforts across materials and life sciences to accelerate solutions for sustainability and therapeutics challenges. 

At Lila Sciences, we are uniquely cross-functional and collaborative. We are actively reimagining the way teams work together and communicate. Therefore, we seek individuals with an inclusive mindset and a diversity of thought. Our teams thrive in unstructured and creative environments. All voices are heard because we know that experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way. 

If this sounds like an environment you’d love to work in, even if you only have some of the experience listed below, please apply. 

The Role

Lila Sciences is seeking a passionate and skilled Senior Security Operations Analyst to join our team. This role is critical in maintaining and enhancing our security posture by actively monitoring security systems, analyzing threats, and coordinating incident response efforts. You will use advanced security tools and techniques to effectively detect, manage, and respond to potential threats and incidents.

Responsibilities Include: 

Threat Detection & Analysis:

• Continuously monitor security alerts from various sources to identify potential threats on the company network.
• Analyze security incidents and use threat intelligence to stay informed about emerging threats and vulnerabilities.

Incident Response:

• Lead and coordinate the response to security incidents, including analysis, containment, eradication, and recovery.
• Conduct root cause analysis and provide recommendations for strengthening security measures.

Security Monitoring & Tools:

• Utilize and optimize security tools such as SIEMs, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and endpoint protection solutions for effective threat monitoring and detection.
• Recommend enhancements to security tools and configurations to improve detection capabilities.

Security Operations & Processes:

• Develop and maintain security monitoring processes and procedures to ensure timely detection and response to threats.
• Collaborate with IT and application teams to integrate security practices into their operations.

Reporting & Documentation:

• Maintain detailed incident logs, reports, and other relevant documentation for accountability and improvement.
• Provide regular reports to management on security posture, incidents, and threat landscape.

Training & Development:

• Mentor and provide guidance to other IT staff on security monitoring and response best practices.
• Participate in security awareness programs for the company.

Continuous Improvement:

• Evaluate and recommend improvements to Security operations processes and technologies to enhance threat detection and response.
• Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging threats.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s/master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in a relevant security operations role, with a focus on security monitoring and incident response.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen ability to assess and manage security risks.
• Proficiency with security tools such as SIEMs, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection solutions.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, GCIH, GCIA, or equivalent is advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical issues to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.

Working at Lila Sciences, you would have access to advanced technology in the areas of: 

• AI experimental design and simulation 
• Automated custom instrumentation 
• Generative molecular and material design 

More about Flagship Pioneering

Flagship Pioneering is a platform innovation company that invents and builds platform companies, each with the potential for multiple products that transform human health or sustainability. Since its launch in 2000, Flagship has originated and fostered more than 100 scientific ventures, resulting in more than $90 billion in aggregate value. Many of the companies Flagship has founded have addressed humanity’s most urgent challenges: vaccinating billions of people against COVID-19, curing intractable diseases, improving human health, preempting illness, and feeding the world by improving the resiliency and sustainability of agriculture.  Flagship has been recognized twice on FORTUNE’s “Change the World” list, an annual ranking of companies that have made a positive social and environmental impact through activities that are part of their core business strategies, and has been twice named to Fast Company’s annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies. Learn more about Flagship at www.flagshippioneering.com.

Flagship Pioneering and our ecosystem companies are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

Recruitment & Staffing Agencies: Flagship Pioneering and its affiliated Flagship Lab companies (collectively, “FSP”) do not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to FSP or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by Flagship Pioneering’s internal Talent Acquisition team. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of FSP, and FSP will not owe any referral or other fees with respect thereto.