Commonwealth of Massachusetts · 17 hours ago
Cybersecurity Security Analyst - SecOps Support (Contracted/Temporary)
United States-Massachusetts-Boston - 1 Federal St
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$50/hr - $50/hrThe Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Economic Development is seeking a junior-level Cybersecurity Security Analyst to support day-to-day Security Operations, governance, risk, and compliance activities. The role will provide hands-on operational support to EOED’s cybersecurity program, focusing on vulnerability management, identity and access controls, and compliance execution.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Support EOED’s vulnerability management program, including:
Reviewing vulnerability scan results
Tracking remediation activities
Coordinating with IT and application owners on remediation status
Assist with vulnerability tooling workflows (e.g., Tenable, Veracode), reporting, and documentation, including updating the Application Inventory records with security metadata, and coordinating stakeholder input
Validate remediation actions and update tracking systems accordingly
Provide hands-on support for GRC and compliance activities, including:
Evidence collection and documentation
Control mapping and compliance tracking
Support for audits, assessments, and internal reviews
Assist with maintaining compliance artifacts aligned with: NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF), Commonwealth of Massachusetts / EOTSS Enterprise Information Security Policies
Support tracking of risks, findings, and remediation plans in ServiceNow, Jira, and other EOED-approved systems
Assist with user access reviews, role validation, and privileged access reviews
Support identity lifecycle activities including onboarding, offboarding, and access changes
Help ensure access controls align with least privilege and Commonwealth security standards
Execute tasks and assignments documented in Jira, ServiceNow, AIRS, email, and other tracking tools
Maintain clear, accurate, and timely documentation of work performed
Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Escalate issues, risks, or blockers appropriately to the EOED CISO
Assist with other SecOps activities as needed, including incident response support, security awareness initiatives, and ad hoc security projects
Develop familiarity with EOED systems, data, and business processes, including emerging areas such as AI risk and data security
Qualification
Required
Foundational understanding of information security principles and practices
Strong analytical skills with the ability to follow documented instructions and execute tasks accurately
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a structured, regulated environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively as part of a security team
Strong attention to detail and accountability
Preferred
Exposure to or familiarity with vulnerability management tools (e.g., Tenable, Veracode)
Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) activities
Identity and Access Management (IAM) processes
Awareness of or willingness to learn NIST CSF and NIST RMF
Commonwealth of Massachusetts / EOTSS security policies and standards
Data security and emerging AI risk management considerations
Prior experience in a public sector, government, or regulated environment is a plus
Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits
Company
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a government administration.
Founded in 1788
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$20.84MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Agriculture
2024-10-29Grant· $20.84M
Leadership Team
David J. Kelly
CEO/President
Mary-Louise White
CEO
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