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Security Analyst

QuEra Computing, Inc.
Location
Boston, MA, USA
Posted
20 days ago
Department
Information Technology
Salary
$175,000 - $200,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent related experience
  • Minimum of two years of experience with security exposure in information security, systems administration, or DevOps
  • Proficient in at least one scripting language (Python, PowerShell, or Bash)
  • Strong understanding of operating systems, networking, and cloud fundamentals
  • Knowledge of security frameworks such as NIST
  • Familiarity with vulnerability management tools (e.g., Tenable, Qualys, Rapid7, AWS Inspector, or Microsoft Defender)
Nice to have
  • Experience with SIEM or SOAR platforms (e.g., Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel)
  • Familiarity with infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
  • Exposure to compliance frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, or NIST 800-53
  • Security certifications (Security+, GSEC, AWS Security Specialty, or similar)
  • Endpoint Security/Patching/Inventory experience
What the job really is

As a Security Analyst, you will join a small but growing Security & Compliance team, focusing on building security automations and managing vulnerabilities across cloud and on-premises environments. Your day-to-day tasks will include reviewing vulnerability scans, working with teams to remediate issues, supporting compliance efforts, and automating security processes through scripting. You'll also monitor for misconfigurations and assist with incident response and security assessments.

Things to weigh
  • Compensation range is specified as $175,000 - $200,000+
  • Role involves travel up to 15% for team building and planning exercises
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