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6 results for It Security Specialist in Boston, MA

IT Security Specialist
  • Cambridge, MA
  • remote
  • Contract / Temporary to Hire
  • 61.75 - 71.50 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced IT Security Specialist to join our team in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This Contract-to-permanent position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where you will play a key role in safeguarding systems and networks. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in system or network administration, coupled with hands-on security expertise and a proactive mindset.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Monitor and respond to high-severity security alerts, ensuring swift and effective incident resolution.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze and remediate security vulnerabilities across Linux, Unix, and Windows environments.<br>• Develop and implement security policies and procedures tailored to organizational needs, addressing gaps in the current framework.<br>• Utilize tools such as CrowdStrike, Splunk, and Tenable to conduct vulnerability assessments and enhance threat detection.<br>• Perform scripting tasks using PowerShell to automate security processes and improve system efficiency.<br>• Investigate and differentiate between true and false positive security detections, documenting findings and resolutions.<br>• Provide guidance and support to end users, including faculty, staff, and students, ensuring secure access to systems and data.<br>• Manage and secure virtual environments using VMware and cloud platforms such as Azure and AWS.<br>• Conduct regular audits and assessments to ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards and best practices.<br>• Act as a self-starter in handling diverse security projects and challenges without relying on predefined scripts.
  • 2025-10-29T15:59:08Z
IT Security Specialist
  • Cambridge, MA
  • remote
  • Contract / Temporary to Hire
  • 51.46 - 59.59 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced IT Security Specialist to join our team in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In this Contract-to-Permanent position, you will play a key role in securing systems and networks within a dynamic and collaborative environment. This opportunity is ideal for someone with a strong background in system administration, network administration, or Linux/Unix administration, who also possesses a passion for security and a proactive approach to problem-solving.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Monitor and manage security alerts to ensure timely identification and resolution of vulnerabilities.<br>• Implement and maintain security measures across systems, networks, and applications, including Linux, Unix, and Windows environments.<br>• Develop and execute scripts using PowerShell to automate security processes and enhance system efficiency.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address high-severity security incidents and provide detailed analysis of true and false positive detections.<br>• Utilize tools such as Splunk, CrowdStrike, and Tenable to conduct vulnerability assessments and audits.<br>• Support security initiatives by creating and enforcing policies tailored to the organization’s needs.<br>• Perform regular vulnerability scans and remediations to maintain robust security across the IT infrastructure.<br>• Manage and secure cloud environments, including Azure and AWS, to ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards.<br>• Work closely with team members to foster a collaborative and results-driven work culture.<br>• Participate in the development and improvement of security processes in a fast-paced, evolving technical environment.
  • 2025-10-29T15:53:44Z
Cyber Security Engineer
  • Boston, MA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 80000.00 - 105000.00 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a talented Cyber Security Engineer to join our team in Boston, Massachusetts. This role requires a proactive individual with strong technical expertise to design, implement, and maintain effective security measures across our infrastructure, application, and cloud environments. You will play a pivotal role in safeguarding our systems and data by leveraging advanced security tools and processes to ensure robust protection.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and implement security protocols to protect infrastructure, applications, and cloud environments.<br>• Manage identity and access management (IAM) systems to ensure secure and seamless user authentication.<br>• Evaluate and deploy advanced security tools, including Microsoft Defender and email gateways, to enhance threat detection capabilities.<br>• Perform regular assessments of network security to identify vulnerabilities and recommend solutions.<br>• Collaborate with teams to strengthen application security and ensure adherence to best practices.<br>• Respond to security incidents by investigating threats and implementing mitigation strategies.<br>• Optimize the performance and configuration of security systems such as ConnectWise.<br>• Enhance governance by designing processes for access control and security monitoring.<br>• Provide guidance and training to ensure adherence to cybersecurity protocols across the organization.<br>• Stay updated on emerging security trends and technologies to continuously improve the security posture.
  • 2025-10-17T17:58:52Z
Sr Customer Contact Center
  • Stoneham, MA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 60000.00 - 65000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><br></p><p>Our client is a Community Bank and Looking to bring a Sr Customer Contact Center Specialist to the team!</p><p><br></p><p>&#128188; About the Role:</p><p>In this multifaceted position, you'll provide world-class support to customers across various channels, from phone and chat to video banking. You'll be the go-to expert for inquiries, account maintenance, and digital banking tools, contributing to our mission to elevate customer experiences. Your ability to work independently and with precision will help us meet and exceed our objectives.</p><p><br></p><p>&#128736; Key Responsibilities:</p><p>Assisting customers with digital banking tools like online and mobile banking.</p><p>Resolving inquiries and processing account transactions with care and efficiency.</p><p>Supporting in-person and virtual customer engagements.</p><p>Upholding professionalism and security measures in all interactions.</p><p>Contributing to community activities to embody our core value of SERVICE.</p><p><br></p>
  • 2025-10-29T16:09:05Z
Systems Administrator
  • Manchester, NH
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • - USD / Yearly
  • <p>Join our team as a Devops Engineer / Linux Systems Administrator, where you'll maintain and optimize a Linux-based infrastructure, ensuring peak performance and rock-solid reliability. Your expertise in managing CI/CD pipelines will streamline our development process, turning code into deployment magic.</p><p> </p><p> Responsibilities:</p><p> </p><p> Manage and troubleshoot Linux systems with ninja-like precision.</p><p> Build, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines to keep deployments swift and smooth.</p><p> Monitor system performance and security like a hawk.</p><p> Collaborate with developers to automate processes and improve workflows.</p><p> Requirements:</p><p> </p><p> Proven Linux administration experience (bonus points for scripting wizardry).</p><p> Hands-on CI/CD pipeline management experience (Jenkins, GitLab, or similar).</p><p> Strong understanding of version control systems (Git is your jam).</p><p> Problem-solving skills that would impress MacGyver.</p><p> If you love automation, uptime, and turning chaos into order, we’d love to hear from you!</p>
  • 2025-10-29T12:43:46Z
Network Engineer
  • Portsmouth, NH
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • - USD / Yearly
  • <p> Join a fast-paced team in an enterprise environment that thrives on smart architecture, secure systems, and zero downtime (well, almost zero). We believe networks should be fast, scalable, and—most importantly—not wake you up at 2 AM.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></p><ul><li>Design, implement, and maintain enterprise-grade network solutions using <strong>Juniper</strong> and <strong>Aruba</strong> gear.</li><li>Own the configuration and optimization of <strong>SD-WAN</strong>, <strong>BGP routing</strong>, and <strong>load balancers</strong> (we won’t say “rockstar,” but if the shoe fits…).</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support secure and resilient connectivity across multiple sites and cloud environments.</li><li>Monitor, troubleshoot, and tune network performance because latency is not a lifestyle.</li><li>Document the heck out of everything (your future self will thank you).</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Perks:</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits</li><li>Training and certification support</li><li>Cool coworkers who speak fluent CLI</li><li>Office snacks, remote flexibility, and zero tolerance for boring network diagrams</li></ul>
  • 2025-10-29T12:43:46Z