Cybersecurity Analyst

Massachusetts Port Authority

Cybersecurity Analyst for the Massachusetts Port Authority monitoring and maintaining cybersecurity systems. Investigating incidents and ensuring the safety of critical information assets in a hybrid work environment.

Posted 4/12/2026full-timeEast Boston • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $90,000 - $112,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityPythonVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Continuously monitors cybersecurity systems, investigates alerts, and responds to incidents with strong analytical judgment and clear communication.
Maintains and enhances security tools and infrastructure, troubleshooting issues, applying patches, and ensuring systems remain stable and protected.
Supports organizational security through reporting, documentation, training efforts, and proactive measures that strengthen awareness and reduce risk.
Collaborates with technical teams and stakeholders to securely implement systems, manage access, and optimize the overall security posture across the environment.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Computer Science or related field, cybersecurity certifications, or equivalent professional experience.
2+ years of hands‑on experience with cybersecurity systems or enterprise systems administration.
Strong knowledge of security principles, modern operating systems, and common hardware, with the ability to troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues.
Experience with scripting (PowerShell, Python, VBScript), virtualization and cloud technologies (VMware, AWS/Azure), and enterprise‑level security monitoring tools.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work/life balance
A supportive and inclusive culture
Opportunities for growth
Providing safe, healthy, and secure work environment
Supporting the people and businesses of New England
Achieving results and having positive impact
Being good neighbors in the communities we serve
Protecting the environment

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Hard Skills & Tools

cybersecurity systemsenterprise systems administrationsecurity principlestroubleshootingscriptingPowerShellPythonVBScriptvirtualizationcloud technologies

Soft Skills

analytical judgmentclear communicationcollaborationreportingdocumentationtrainingproactive measures

Certifications

cybersecurity certifications