Security Engineer

Cybersecurity Jobs; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Medical and mental health benefits

Dental and vision insurance

401k with employer match

Generous paid time off

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Cybersecurity Jobs in Boston, MA is seeking a Security Engineer to troubleshoot enterprise security configuration issues, support identity and access management, and strengthen security monitoring and audit readiness.

You will diagnose and resolve Level 2/Level 1 security incidents, enforce IAM policies across on‑premises and cloud, participate in audits and vulnerability tests, and help drive risk‑reduction initiatives for Suffolk data.

Qualifications

• BS degree in computer science, information systems management, or related technical discipline (or equivalent).
• 5+ years of IT and/or information security experience.
• 3+ years of enterprise information security experience.
• 3+ years of experience with Azure/AWS and cloud solutions.
• 3+ years of experience with large, distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve Level 2 security configuration and platform issues escalated from Level 1 support.
• Support IAM policies and account lifecycle across on‑premises and cloud services.
• Participate in independent security audits, vulnerability scans, and penetration tests.

Skills

Security engineering

IAM & access controls

Vulnerability assessment

Audit readiness

Education

BS degree in CS/IS or related

Tools

Azure

AWS

Windows

Linux

Job description

Security Engineer needed to troubleshoot enterprise security configuration issues, support identity and access management, and strengthen security monitoring and audit readiness.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve Level 2 security configuration and platform issues escalated from Level 1 support
• Support standards for the classification, administration, and lifecycle management of Suffolk data, including applying data handling requirements across systems and business processes
• Serve as a security resource for corporate applications by assessing risks, supporting secure configurations, reviewing access controls, and coordinating remediation with application owners and technical teams
• Participate in independent security audits, vulnerability scans, and penetration tests to support confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Suffolk data
• Help enforce identity and access management policies and procedures for on-premises and cloud services, including access reviews, role-based access controls, privileged access controls, secure authentication practices, and remediation of access-related findings
• Support identity manageability and access governance across provisioning, security, and privacy; implement and manage secure identity solutions via third-party providers
• Provide operational support for vulnerability scanning, gap analysis, and security initiatives, including monitoring findings, validating risk and ownership, triaging remediation priorities, tracking corrective actions, and reporting progress
• Identify, investigate, and resolve security issues from development through operations by collaborating with application, infrastructure, service desk, and business teams; document findings and coordinate remediation
• Maintain information security dashboards, review security metrics, conduct risk analysis, and help management understand trends and remediation progress
• Support enterprise security systems and manage data-driven review processes for critical security infrastructure improvements
• Mentor Help Desk Analysts by developing skills through exposure to security administration and reinforcing Suffolk information security standards
• Stay current on evolving security challenges and how they impact Suffolk by monitoring threat and attack landscape trends and security developments
• Contribute to security operations, control improvements, and risk-reduction initiatives to support Suffolk’s evolving business requirements
• Apply security controls and operational practices across enterprise cloud environments, including identity configuration, logging and monitoring, secure access, vulnerability remediation, and cloud workload protection support in Azure, AWS, or similar platforms

Requirements

• BS degree in computer science, information systems management, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience)
• 5+ years relevant work experience in IT and/or information security, including hands-on support for enterprise systems, security tools, or security operations
• 3+ years enterprise information security experience, preferably in complex organizations
• 3+ years experience with enterprise cloud-based solutions (Azure, AWS, etc.)
• 3+ years experience with large, distributed systems
• Industry certificate desired (CISSP, CISA, etc.)
• Project management and audit experience desired

Technologies

• Microsoft security tools
• Vulnerability management platforms
• Cloud security platforms
• Security monitoring solutions
• NIST
• ISO 27001
• DISA STIG
• CIS
• PCI
• MA 201 CMR 17.00
• CCPA
• HIPAA
• Azure
• AWS
• Windows
• MacOS
• Linux

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Auto allowances and gas cards for certain roles
• Access to market-leading medical and emotional and mental health benefits
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Virtual care options for physical therapy and primary care
• Generous paid time off
• 401k plan with employer match and access to expert financial resources
• Company paid and voluntary life insurance
• Tax deferred savings accounts
• 10 backup daycare days each year
• Short- and long-term disability
• Commuter benefits

Working Conditions

• Regularly required to sit for long periods; talk or hear; perform fine motor skills using a keyboard, telephone, or writing
• Frequently required to stand, walk, and reach with arms and/or hands
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Office environment with quiet to moderate noise level
• Job site walking

Location: Boston, MA (onsite) Salary: USD 115,000 - 155,000 per year Experience: 5+ years