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Infosec Analyst

Boston MA

7 months

A leading Boston-based college is seeking an experienced Information Security Analyst for a 7-month onsite contract. The analyst will play a critical role in safeguarding the institution’s digital assets, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and responding to cybersecurity incidents. This is a hands-on role within a collaborative IT security team, ideal for a contractor with higher education or regulated industry experience.

+ Monitor, analyze, and respond to security events and alerts from SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, firewalls, and vulnerability scanners to identify and mitigate threats to university assets

+ Conduct real-time analysis of security alerts, escalate incidents as appropriate, and coordinate incident response activities

+ Support internal and external audits, compliance activities (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST 800-171, CIS), and risk assessments related to information security and data privacy

+ Assist with the maintenance, development, and enforcement of information security policies, standards, and operating procedures, ensuring alignment with institutional and regulatory requirements

+ Perform IT risk assessments for internal systems and third-party vendors, identifying and remediating vulnerabilities

+ Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices; proactively recommend improvements to strengthen the college’s security posture

+ Manage and deliver security awareness training to staff, faculty, and students as needed

+ Participate in ongoing projects and initiatives as directed by IT leadership, including support for security-related certifications or re-certification processes

+ Document security incidents, investigation steps, and remediation actions; contribute to metrics and reporting for senior management

Required Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.

+ Minimum 4 years of professional experience in information security analysis, preferably in higher education or a regulated environment

+ Strong knowledge of security frameworks and standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, SOC)

+ Experience with security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, vulnerability scanners, and firewalls

+ Demonstrated ability to analyze, triage, and respond to security incidents in a fast-paced environment

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

+ Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines

+ Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

+ Must be authorized to work in the United States for the duration of the contract.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Professional certifications such as CompTIA Security+, SSCP, CISSP, or similar

+ Experience supporting audits or compliance initiatives in higher education.

+ Familiarity with cloud security, data privacy regulations (FERPA, GDPR), and risk management processes.

Work Environment

+ Onsite role at the Boston campus; must be available to work standard business hours and participate in after-hours incident response as needed.

+ Collaborative IT team environment with opportunities to contribute to process improvements and institutional security strategy.

Compensation

+ Competitive hourly rate, commensurate with experience and market rates for Boston-area contractors.

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