Cyber Security Analyst (Boston)

At Lendbuzz, we believe financial opportunity should be more personalized and fair. We develop innovative technologies that provide underserved and overlooked borrowers with better access to credit. From our employees to our dealers, partners, and borrowers, we’ve built a company and a culture around a resolute belief in the promise and power of diversity. We value independent and critical thinking.

We are seeking a Cyber Security Analyst to investigate and respond to security alerts, implement security policies, and operate key security tools. In this role, you will analyze threats, enforce security best practices, and ensure our defenses remain strong. Ideal candidates have hands-on experience in incident response, security operations, and policy enforcement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and analyze security logs and alerts for suspicious activity
• Investigate and respond to security incidents to mitigate potential threats
• Develop, implement, and enforce organizational security policies and procedures to ensure adherence to best practices and compliance with industry standards
• Conduct security risk assessments and vulnerability scans to detect potential weaknesses in systems, networks, and applications, and propose appropriate mitigation strategies
• Manage and maintain essential security technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), endpoint detection and response (EDR), identity and access management (IAM), and cloud security posture management (CSPM) solutions
• Provide security awareness training to employees to promote safe practices
• Stay up-to-date on emerging cyber security threats, vulnerabilities, and industry trends

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in cyber security or a related field
• Strong understanding of cyber security threats and vulnerabilities
• Strong understanding of security tools and technologies (firewalls, CSPM, IDS/IPS, SIEM, EDR, IAM)
• Experience in network security, endpoint security, and cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Familiarity with security frameworks and best practices (NIST, CIS, ISO 27001)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and thrive under pressure

We believe:

Diversity is a competitive advantage. We celebrate our differences, and are better when we have a variety of experiences, viewpoints, and backgrounds.

Compassion is a strength. We care about our customers and look to build long-term relationships with them.

Simplicity is a key feature. We work hard to make our forms and processes as painless and intuitive as possible.

Honesty and transparency are non negotiable. We incorporate these traits in all of our interactions.

Financial opportunity belongs to everyone. We work every day to improve lives by extending this opportunity.

If you believe these things too then we would love to hear from you!

Background Checks

After an offer is accepted, Lendbuzz conducts a pre-employment background check. Any evaluation of the background check will be subject to an individualized assessment, taking into account the applicant’s or employee’s specific record and the responsibilities and requirements of the particular role.

A Note on Recruiting Outreach

We’ve been made aware of individuals falsely claiming to represent Lendbuzz using lookalike email addresses (eg @lendbuzzcareers.com). Please note that all legitimate emails from our team come from @lendbuzz.com. We will never ask for sensitive information or conduct interviews via messaging apps.