Information Security Analyst

Boston Partners; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Partners in Boston is seeking an Information Security Analyst to protect our data and systems. You will design, maintain, and enforce security policies and procedures to prevent threats across the organization.

The role requires five+ years in cybersecurity, a bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent, and strong communication and documentation skills. AI security familiarity and Microsoft 365 security experience are valued; on‑call rotation may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent required.
• Five+ years of cybersecurity experience.
• Professional certification; CISSP preferred.
• Familiarity with AI security or AI risk management frameworks.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 security and compliance tools preferred.
• Strong documentation and writing skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks.
• Financial services industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on event detection and response.
• Policy design and maintenance for information security.
• Risk management including vendor risk management.
• Security awareness training.
• Threat intelligence and vulnerability management.
• Audit support including risk assessments and due diligence questionnaires.
• Identity and access management.
• Endpoint security.
• Data privacy and protection.
• Support secure adoption of AI tools.

Skills

Cybersecurity experience

CISSP

AI security

M365 security

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Tools

Purview

Defender

Entra ID

Job description

Company Summary

Boston Partners is a global investment adviser with $150 billion in assets under management and a longstanding reputation for superior client service. The organization is a premier provider of value equity investment products that are firmly rooted in fundamental research and based on a disciplined investment philosophy and process. We focus on investing in companies with attractive value characteristics and strong business fundamentals where there is a catalyst for positive change. The firm was founded in 1995 and maintains offices in Boston, New York, California, and London. Boston Partners is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of ORIX Corporation of Japan.

Position

Information Security Analyst

Department

511240 Information Tech (CIO)

Location

Boston

Job Description

Company Summary: Boston Partners is a global investment adviser with $150 billion in assets under management and a longstanding reputation for superior client service. The organization is a premier provider of value equity investment products that are firmly rooted in fundamental research and based on a disciplined investment philosophy and process. We focus on investing in companies with attractive value characteristics and strong business fundamentals where there is a catalyst for positive change. The firm was founded in 1995 and maintains offices in Boston, New York, California, and London. Boston Partners is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of ORIX Corporation of Japan.

Position Summary

The Information Security team is responsible for protecting our information assets. As a member of the Information Security team, the successful candidate will design, maintain, and enforce policies and procedures that protect Boston Partners’ data and systems from all forms of security threats. The successful candidate should have strong analytical skills and in-depth knowledge of best practices for preventing a wide range of security threats. The primary responsibilities are listed below.

Primary Responsibilities

• Hands-on operational security role covering event detection and response.
• Information security policy design and maintenance.
• Risk management including vendor risk management.
• Security awareness training.
• Threat intelligence and vulnerability management.
• Audit support, including risk assessments, client due diligence questionnaires, and evidence collection.
• Identity and access management.
• Endpoint security.
• Data privacy and data protection.
• Support the secure, compliant adoption of AI tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent.
• Professional certification; CISSP preferred.
• Five or more years of relevant cybersecurity experience.
• Familiarity with AI security, AI governance, or emerging AI risk management frameworks such as NIST AI RMF.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 security and compliance tools, including Microsoft Purview, Defender, Entra ID, sensitivity labels, DLP, and auditing and logging capabilities, preferred.
• Conscientious and detail oriented.
• Strong documentation and writing skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working as part of a project team and taking ownership of task deliverables within a project setting.
• Ability to work independently and be a self-starter.
• Financial services industry experience preferred.

Special Requirements

• The position may require work beyond regular business hours, including participating in a weekly on-call rotation to respond to security alerts during non-business hours as needed.

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $125,000-$175,000. It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and where applicable, licensure or certification obtained. Market and Firm factors are also considered. In addition to the base salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they purported to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are only meant to describe the general nature of the job. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.