Quanterix · 18 hours ago
Incident Response Engineer II
Billerica, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expQuanterix is a global leader in ultra-sensitive biomarker detection, enabling breakthroughs in disease research, diagnostics, and drug development. They are seeking a qualified Security Incident Response Engineer to join their Information Security team, where the role involves responding to security events, analyzing threats, and safeguarding sensitive data. The engineer will work hands-on with detection systems and vulnerability analysis tools to protect Quanterix systems and enhance incident response capabilities.
BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsLife SciencePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
As a SME, you will be responsible for leading incidents, investigations, and security initiatives
Act as a security multiplier to help scale security incident response at Quanterix
Prepare post-mortem reports of incidents and present findings to the broader team
Create and maintain runbooks to ensure smooth handling of all security incidents
Lead and participate in incident response tabletop exercises to validate and improve existing processes and procedures and train others on their roles and responsibilities during an incident
Monitor and analyze security logs, using KQL queries in Microsoft Sentinel, to identify potential security breaches
Build, refine, and maintain analytic rules, workbooks, hunting queries, and dashboards in Microsoft Sentinel to enhance detection and response capabilities
Automate incident response and enrichment processes using Logic Apps, automation rules, and playbooks in Sentinel
Assess vulnerabilities within the environment, conduct risk-based prioritization of vulnerabilities, and assist in remediation
Lead and coordinate responses to cyber threats, including incidents identified in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Build effective relationships with key stakeholders who own and support IT infrastructure, applications, processes, and operations
Provide security engineering solutions and support during customer-facing incidents, proactively considering prevention of similar incidents in the future
Assist in the development of pragmatic solutions that meet business requirements while maintaining an acceptable level of risk
Identify and recommend solutions that improve or expand Quanterix incident response capabilities
Work alongside Information Security and Infrastructure Operations engineers to improve security, reduce risk, and rapidly address incidents
Evaluate the impact of current security trends, advisories, publications, and academic research to Quanterix, coordinating responses as necessary across affected teams
Stay current with the rapidly changing threat landscape, continuously improving detection and response methods
Participate in an on-call rotation
Other duties as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's in computer science, information security, or equivalent professional experience
5+ years of demonstrated experience in areas such as incident response, systems security, network, and/or application security
Preferred
Microsoft and Network administration coursework and/or certifications are preferred
Knowledge of TCP/IP network
Hands-on working experience with Microsoft Cloud Security, O365, Sentinel, Azure AD, Azure Identities and governance, Identity and Access Management, Microsoft Azure Sentinel, Azure Information Protect, Cloud App Security, MS Defender, Microsoft Cloud App Security and Endpoint Security
Relevant industry certifications from SANS, ISC2, Microsoft Security, or similar
Benefits
Competitive compensation
401k plan with employer match
Competitive health, dental, and vision benefits for employees and their dependents
Unlimited vacation policy to all exempt employees
Generous PTO policy for non-exempt employees
Equity
Employee stock purchase plan
Performance bonus
1:1 financial counseling/planning
Tuition Assistance
Free, state-of-the-art onsite fitness center for all employees
Free snacks and drinks every day
Company
Quanterix
Quanterix is a biotechnology company that develops ultrasensitive biomarker detection for healthcare.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (3)
2024 (3)
2023 (6)
2022 (4)
2021 (6)
2020 (4)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$533.3MKey Investors
Alzheimer's Drug Discovery FoundationT. Rowe PricebioMerieux
2022-03-29Grant
2021-02-08Post Ipo Equity· $287.5M
2020-08-06Post Ipo Equity· $97.6M
Leadership Team
Vandana Sriram
Chief Financial Officer
Darrin Crisitello
Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)
Recent News
2026-01-17
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