Network Security Analyst
MercSecBoston, Massachusetts, United States
Posted December 12, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
MercSec is a specialized executive search and advisory firm focused on the information and cyber security sectors across APAC and the UK. The company delivers end‑to‑end talent solutions—technical, commercial, and leadership placements—while providing strategic advisory services to help clients secure top security professionals. With coverage of nearly 90% of the APAC market, MercSec builds deep relationships and offers proactive career guidance to candidates, enhancing their professional growth. Distinguishing itself through industry‑leading podcasts, insightful articles, and volunteer partnerships with technology NGOs, MercSec actively contributes to the security community and accelerates career development for its network.
Job Description
We are seeking a Network Security Analyst to provide 24x7x365 technical operations support for our global infrastructure, with a focus on minimizing impact to customers and internal users. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience, intermediate-level knowledge of routing, switching, and MPLS, and expert-level ability to perform post-event analysis.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
- Intermediate-level knowledge of routing, switching, tunneling, and MPLS
- Expert-level ability to perform post-event analysis
- Demonstrates the ability to function in 4 of the following disciplines: UNIX, Mainframe, Production Control, File Transfer, Single-Message, Dual-Message, or Network
- Intermediate UNIX scripting and tool monitoring, JCL, MVS, batch scheduling, knowledge of tandem technology
- Effective problem and troubleshooting skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Effective organization skills
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401k matching
- Retirement plan