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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Security Analyst - **Company:** The Job Center - **Location:** Boston, MA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $75,826.0 - $125,924.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Databases, Data Infrastructure, Systems Analysis, Information Technology Audit, Networking Hardware, Network Security, Role-Based Access Control, Service Pack, Enterprise Software Applications, Cyber Threat Analysis, Information Technology, Malware Detection, Network Server, Cisco, User Accounts - **Published:** August 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=4f6b722501996dd9 ## About the Role Applicants must have (A) at least one (1) years of full-time or equivalent part-time professional or practical experience in the field of information technology security, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below. Substitutions: An associate's degree in a related field may substitute for the required experience. Security Analyst II: Applicants must have (A) at least two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time professional or practical experience in the field of information technology security, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below. Substitutions: * An Associate's degree in a related field may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience. * A Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field may substitute for the required., * Strong experience in information assurance, Cybersecurity, systems analysis, IT audit, or related specialization, or commensurate higher education * High level of proficiency in reading and writing English * Microsoft Enterprise technologies such as Active Directory and Microsoft 365 * Microsoft Azure security, connectivity, and network components * In-depth knowledge of network security and firewall technologies, including but not limited to, Cisco and Palo Alto * Understanding of HIPAA compliance requirements Preferred Character Traits: * Recognizes opportunities for addressing IT issues, risks, and exposures * Maintains strong liaison and working relationships * Works efficiently and diligently to resolve security problems and help desk tickets * Accepts responsibility and personal accountability * Possesses strong interpersonal skills * Writes clear and concise documentation and procedures Total Compensation ## Description The mission of the Center for Health Information and Analysis (CHIA) is to monitor the Massachusetts health care system and to provide reliable information and meaningful analysis for those seeking to improve health care quality, affordability, access, and outcomes. Reporting to the Deputy Chief Information Security Officer (Deputy CISO), the Security Analyst I will support Information Security applications, work with and present Cybersecurity metrics and reports, and be a major resource in CHIA's continuous transformation towards its secure cloud environment. This position will continuously improve upon CHIA's Cybersecurity program and security processes, evolving over time into a security engineer role. Ancillary tasks for this role will include participation in periodic internal IT audits and risk assessments, CSIRT (Cyber Security Incident Response Team) duties where applicable, production of procedural documentation, security product research, vendor management, and any related duties assigned by the CISO. Specifically, the Security Analyst will do the following: * Cloud Security Reporting: Work with CHIA's various IT departments to secure network, application, and database infrastructure and tools in the cloud. Work closely with the team to continuously look for ways to harden and protect CHIA's assets. * Security Infrastructure Metrics: Mine metrics from security infrastructure (applications, databases, network appliances, servers), aggregate, and normalize to facilitate reporting on enterprise security * Security Reporting: Coordinate and generate cyber security related reports, alarms, and notifications; Identify reporting gaps and take appropriate steps to remediate * Monitoring: Administer privileged/trusted monitoring of agency computers and IT systems at the direction of the CISO or CIO * Core Cyber Security Process Support: Support the execution of risk assessments, vulnerability and threat assessments, incident response, and cyber security awareness * Threat Research: Perform threat research and leverage it to improve the effectiveness of our safeguards and defense-in-depth strategy. Stay current with cyber security trends, best practices, and developments on topics such as emerging threats, containment and eradication of malware, and incident response, and act as a team resource for this information * IT Audit Support: Support the CISO in auditing systems, user accounts, databases, and applications for policy compliance, e.g. least privilege, appropriate security controls, timely security patching, unique user accounts. * Security Incident Root Cause Analysis: Analyze malware infections and recommend improvements to anti-malware technology, tactics, or procedures where applicable * Security Training: Participate in annual employee training sessions to improve Cyber Security awareness throughout the agency * Ongoing Maintenance: Perform regular maintenance operations on primary Security systems/applications to keep them patched and current * Vet software: Vet new software before it is introduced into CHIA's production network * Azure Cloud Support: Support the configuration of security components, connectivity and networks in CHIA's cloud computing environment. ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [IKEA Story: Transforming an Iconic Retail Brand](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/444-ikea-story-transforming-an-iconic-retail-brand) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Cyber Sleuth: Finding Hidden Connections in Cyber Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/893-cyber-sleuth-finding-hidden-connections-in-cyber-data) - [What's (new) with Spring Boot and Containers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1514-what-s-new-with-spring-boot-and-containers) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Data Analyst Salary Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/277-data-analyst-salary-germany) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)