Cybersecurity Security Analyst - SecOps Support (Contracted/Temporary)

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Boston, MA

6h

About The Position

The Executive Office of Economic Development is seeking a junior-level Cybersecurity Security Analyst (Contractor) to support day-to-day Security Operations (SecOps), governance, risk, and compliance activities. This role will provide hands-on operational support to EOED’s cybersecurity program under the direction of the EOED Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), and in coordination with the Commonwealth’s Executive Office of Technology Services and Security (EOTSS). The contractor will work in a fast-paced public-sector environment supporting EOED’s mission-critical systems, data, and users, with a strong emphasis on vulnerability management, identity and access controls, and compliance execution. This is a 4-month contracted/temporary position.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Security Operations & Vulnerability Management: 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.
• Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC): 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.
• Identity & Access Management (IAM): 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.
• Documentation, Coordination & Communication: 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.
• Additional Support: 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards!

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees