Who are we?
A strategic and trusted insurance partner, Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI), provides a broad range of commercial property, casualty and specialty insurance coverages and outstanding service to customers and brokers around the world. Part of Berkshire Hathaway’s insurance operations, we bring our solutions to market with our stellar brand name, top-rated balance sheet, and the expertise of our global team of professionals, who exude excellent capabilities and strong character.
We are a values-based organization where respect, integrity, excellence, collaboration, and passion define who we are and how we do business. We value diversity of backgrounds, experience, and perspectives and strive to foster an inclusive environment that enables all our team members to bring their best selves to work. We are one team committed to building a culture where every teammate has the opportunity to contribute and be recognized. Want to be part of the team building the finest property, casualty and specialty lines insurance company in the world?
Learn more about our unique culture and history .
Job Opportunity
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has an exciting opportunity for a cybersecurity trailblazer - a technical leader with a passion for uncovering threats before they strike. As a Principal Cybersecurity Analyst, you’ll be spearheading threat hunting activities, providing deep cyber analytics, performing detailed forensics, and driving cyber investigations. You’ll be at the forefront of our defense strategy and collaborate with top-tier engineers and analysts to decode adversary tactics, neutralize risks, and help shape the future of cybersecurity at BHSI. Additionally, you’ll influence security awareness across the organization, drive innovation in threat detection, and ensure our systems remain resilient against evolving cyber threats.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Drive threat hunting activities, simulating red team/blue team exercises
- Lead the charge in threat hunting and digital forensics, identifying and neutralizing risks before they escalate.
- Perform deep-dive analysis of critical security events to assess immediate and long-term impact.
- Advance our SOAR capabilities, making incident response faster and smarter.
- Spearhead our threat intelligence program, aggregating and analyzing global threat data.
- Collaborate across teams to elevate cybersecurity maturity and embed best practices.
- Act as a trusted advisor and thought leader, shaping security strategy and awareness.
Qualifications, Skills And Experience
- 5+ years of hands-on cybersecurity experience across incident response, forensics, vulnerability management, and cloud security.
- Expertise in threat intelligence tools, network analysis, and attack simulation.
- Strong knowledge of IAM, PIM/PAM, and regulatory frameworks (NIST, GDPR, ISO, SOC2).
- Proven leadership in managing security incidents and driving remediation.
- Certifications like CISSP, CISM, OSCP, or similar are a plus.
BHSI Offers
- A competitive package and exciting growth opportunities for career-oriented teammates.
- A dynamic, action oriented, and thoughtful environment centered on always doing the right thing for our customers, teammates and our other stakeholders.
- A purposely non-bureaucratic organization that embraces simplicity over complexity and emphasizes individual excellence in a team framework.
- Benefits that support your life and well-being, which include:
- Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision benefits
- Disability Insurance (both short-term and long-term)
- Life Insurance (for you and your family)
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (for you and your family)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement Savings 401(k) Plan with Company Match
- Generous holiday and Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Parental Leave
The base salary range for this position in Boston is $135,000.00 to $170,000.00, along with annual bonus eligibility. Total compensation for a candidate is determined by their relevant skills, location, and experience. We value our teammates – both their capabilities and character – as demonstrated by our amazing culture.
NOTE: Compensation will be commensurate with experience. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Team Member may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization
