Senior Information Security Analyst II

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Salary: Not specified

Freenome is a high-growth biotech company developing tests to detect cancer using a standard blood draw. Freenome utilizes a multiomics platform that combines tumor and non-tumor signals with machine learning to find cancer in its earliest, most-treatable stages. The company's mission is to drive cancer screening and save lives by building clinical, economic, and operational evidence. Their first screening test is for colorectal cancer (CRC) and advanced adenomas, with plans for further expansion. Founded in 2014, Freenome has approximately 400 employees and is growing to support its ambitious goals of providing access to better screening and earlier cancer detection. Freenome's objective is to impact patients by empowering individuals to prevent, detect, and treat their disease, fostered by a high-performing culture of respect and cross-collaboration.

About this Opportunity

The Senior Information Security Analyst is crucial in safeguarding the organization's information assets through the implementation, maintenance, and monitoring of security-related events and incidents. This role involves investigating, analyzing, and responding to cyber incidents within Freenome’s local and cloud networks or enclaves, providing expertise in evidence collection and forensic analysis. Additionally, the analyst will define and implement security controls, ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards, and offer expertise in securing cloud and office environments. This position requires a combination of technical security skills, compliance knowledge, and a proactive approach to risk identification and mitigation.

This position reports directly to the Director of Information Security.

Responsibilities

Security Operations:

• Implement, maintain, monitor, and improve security systems (e.g., SIEM, IDS/IPS) to detect, alert, and respond to security incidents.
• Conduct security investigations and perform root cause analysis.
• Ensure that incidents are correctly reported, documented, investigated, and concluded in accordance with operational policies and procedures.
• Manage security events as part of security operations, responding to urgent alerts, which may include off-hours investigation activities.
• Manage and maintain security infrastructure (e.g., cloud firewalls, VPNs).
• Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.

Requirements

• Not specified

Company Information

Freenome is a high-growth biotech company dedicated to developing cancer detection tests via a standard blood draw. Their mission is to positively impact patients by enabling them to prevent, detect, and treat their diseases. The company fosters a culture characterized by respect and cross-collaboration.

Application Instructions

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