Associate Cybersecurity Engineer

Aspen Aerogels; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

401k Employer Match

Life and Disability Insurance

PTO

Job summary

Aspen Aerogels is seeking an early-career security and network operations professional focused on daily security and operations, documentation, audit evidence, awareness activities, and infrastructure support. You will engage in network administration across corporate and OT environments, ensuring secure, reliable operations.

The role involves hands-on work with switches, firewalls, servers, and security platforms, with opportunities to grow in networking, security engineering, compliance, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in networking, IT infrastructure, and/or cybersecurity.
• CCNA, Network+, Security+ or comparable certification.

Responsibilities

• Document network architecture, map switches/patch panels, validate VLANs, assist with switch and firewall changes.
• Install, cabling, configuration, inventory, and documentation of switches, firewalls, servers, wireless equipment, and data center/plant infrastructure.
• Administer and monitor security platforms (EDR, IDS/IPS, SIEM, vulnerability management, email security, password management, firewalls, SASE, privileged access).
• Review security alerts and vulnerability findings; perform initial triage and escalate per procedures.
• Troubleshoot email delivery and authentication (SPF, DKIM, DMARC, approved senders).
• Assist with recurring security control reviews (user access, privileged accounts, firewall policies, ACLs, vendor access).
• Collect and maintain evidence for audits; track vulnerabilities and remediation.
• Support security awareness programs; schedule training; track completion; measure program metrics.
• Maintain security procedures, network diagrams, asset records, change records, knowledge base articles, policy docs.

Skills

Switching

Routing

Firewalls

Network segmentation

Network protocols

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

Organizational skills

Escalation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Security

CCNA

Network+ or Security+

Tools

EDR

SIEM

Vulnerability management

Email security

Firewalls

Job description

What We Do-

Aspen is a technology leader in sustainability and electrification solutions. The Company's aerogel technology enables its customers and partners to achieve their own objectives around the global megatrends of resource efficiency, e-mobility, and clean energy. Aspen's PyroThin® products enable solutions to thermal runaway challenges within the electric vehicle ("EV") market. The Company's Cryogel® and Pyrogel® products are valued by the world's largest energy infrastructure companies. Aspen's strategy is to partner with world-class industry leaders to leverage its Aerogel Technology Platform® into additional high-value markets. Aspen is headquartered in Northborough, Mass.

What We Do-

Aspen is a technology leader in sustainability and electrification solutions. The Company's aerogel technology enables its customers and partners to achieve their own objectives around the global megatrends of resource efficiency, e-mobility, and clean energy. Aspen's PyroThin® products enable solutions to thermal runaway challenges within the electric vehicle ("EV") market. The Company's Cryogel® and Pyrogel® products are valued by the world's largest energy infrastructure companies. Aspen's strategy is to partner with world-class industry leaders to leverage its Aerogel Technology Platform® into additional high-value markets. Aspen is headquartered in Northborough, Mass.

What We Value-

At Aspen, our values reflect who we are and how we work both with each other and our customers, suppliers, and communities. They shape our interactions, guide our decisions, and inspire us to bring our best. Whether collaborating internally or externally, our values drive us to make a meaningful impact within Aspen and in all our relationships.

Aspen’s CORE Values

• We Do the Right Thing
• We are Problem Solvers
• We are Allies
• We Drive Forward

What You Will Do-

An early-career, hands-on position focused on daily security and network operations, documentation, audit evidence, awareness activities, initial alert triage, and corporate/OT infrastructure support.

How Will You Do It-

• Support corporate and OT network operations by documenting network architecture, mapping switches and patch panels, validating VLAN assignments, and assisting with approved switch and firewall changes.
• Support the installation, cabling, configuration, inventory, and documentation of switches, firewalls, servers, wireless equipment, and other data center or plant infrastructure.
• Assist with the daily administration and monitoring of security platforms, including EDR, IDS/IPS, SIEM, vulnerability management, email security, password management, firewalls, SASE, and privileged access systems.
• Review security alerts, vulnerability findings, phishing reports, and system health notifications; document findings, perform initial triage, and **escalate** issues according to established procedures.
• Help troubleshoot email delivery and authentication issues involving SPF, DKIM, DMARC, approved third party senders, and email security platforms.
• Assist with recurring security control reviews, including user access, privileged accounts, firewall policies, access control lists, inactive accounts, vendor access, and security tool configuration.
• Collect, organize, validate, and maintain evidence for customer, and internal audits.
• Track identified vulnerabilities, audit findings, and control gaps through remediation and closure.
• Help operate the security awareness program by scheduling training and phishing simulations, tracking completion, following up with users, and preparing program metrics.
• Maintain security procedures, network diagrams, asset records, change records, knowledge base articles, and policy documentation.
• Participate in cybersecurity projects and incident response activities while developing deeper skills in networking, security engineering, compliance, and OT security.

Why you are right for the job-

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related field, preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in networking, IT infrastructure, and/or cybersecurity.
• CCNA, Network+, Security+, or a comparable certification.

Required

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

• Foundational knowledge of switching, routing, VLANs, firewalls, network segmentation, and common network protocols.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity principles, operational security tools, and industry best practices.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow established procedures, recognize when escalation is necessary, and manage multiple operational tasks.
• Eagerness to gain hands on experience across corporate networking, cybersecurity, data center infrastructure, and industrial/OT environments.

Preferred

• Previous exposure to enterprise cybersecurity tools such as EDR, SIEM, vulnerability management, email security, or firewalls.
• Experience documenting networks, mapping switch and patch-panel connections, or maintaining asset inventories.
• Familiarity with SPF, DKIM, and DMARC.
• Exposure to manufacturing, industrial, or OT environments.
• Experience supporting audits, compliance activities, or security-awareness programs.
• Hands-on experience installing or configuring switches, firewalls, wireless equipment, or servers.

What To Expect-

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Frequently required to stand
• Frequently required to walk
• Occasionally required to sit
• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather)
• Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts
• Occasionally works around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals
• Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions
• Occasionally exposed to extreme heat or cold (non-weather)
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to __50lbs_ pounds

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PERKS OF JOINING OUR TEAM!

Aspen is committed to offering a comprehensive benefits package, a positive and productive work environment, encouraged work/life and family balance, and opportunities for growth and development, in a culture that is focused on inclusion, sustainability, and working together to solve the world’s toughest challenges.

Aspen is proud to offer a competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Holidays, Sick Time, and PTO. In addition, we also offer 401k Employer Match, Life and Disability Insurance, and other benefits.

Expected Compensation: Between $90,000 and $105,000 USD/year based on experience

Aspen Aerogels, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Aspen Aerogels, Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call and leave a voice message at [phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information and we will return your message.