Cyber Security Analyst

We are The Hollister Group, the Boston area's leading women-owned staffing firm. We guide candidates through the job search process and connect top-tier talent with opportunities that meet the needs of both our candidates and clients. Our Recruiters will help you refine your goals, improve your resume and interview skills, and stay on the lookout for a position that matches your experience and ambition! Our Technology Staffing Team is looking to speak with Boston-area candidates who would be a strong fit for the role outlined below.

Compensation:
$65-$110/hr, depending on experience and scope.

Note: We encourage qualified applicants to apply even if their compensation expectations differ, as we value technical expertise and culture fit.

Responsibilities

• Monitor enterprise networks, cloud environments, and systems for security incidents, vulnerabilities, and suspicious activity using modern SIEM/SOAR platforms (e.g., Splunk, Azure Sentinel, AWS Security Hub).
• Investigate, triage, and respond to security incidents in accordance with established incident response plans, minimizing impact and ensuring rapid resolution.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate security threats, vulnerabilities, and risks, applying frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK, NIST CSF, and CIS Controls.
• Manage and optimize security tools and solutions, including firewalls, endpoint protection, intrusion detection/prevention systems, vulnerability scanners, and identity/access management platforms.
• Conduct security audits, assessments, and penetration tests to ensure compliance with internal policies and industry regulations (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA).
• Implement and maintain cloud security best practices across AWS, Azure, and/or GCP environments, including IAM policies, encryption, logging, and monitoring.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote cybersecurity awareness, conduct training, and implement secure workflows and practices.
• Document and report on security incidents, findings, and remediation efforts to leadership, ensuring actionable insights for continuous improvement.
• Stay current with emerging cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies to strengthen organizational security posture.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field. Equivalent experience considered.
• Proven experience in a cybersecurity role, preferably in enterprise or cloud environments.
• In-depth knowledge of security protocols, encryption methods, threat detection, vulnerability management, and incident response.
• Hands-on experience with security tools including SIEM, EDR, antivirus, firewall management, intrusion detection/prevention, and cloud-native security tools.
• Familiarity with AWS, Azure, and/or GCP security services (e.g., AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty, Azure Defender, Cloud Security Posture Management).
• Understanding of regulatory compliance frameworks such as SOC 2, HIPAA, ISO 27001, or NIST CSF.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team and across departments.
• Relevant certifications are a plus: CISSP, CISM, CEH, CompTIA Security+, or cloud security certifications (AWS/Azure Security Specialty).
• Location: Candidates must be local to Massachusetts; this position requires some onsite collaboration.

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The Hollister Group is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people who are underrepresented in their respective occupation or position.