Information Systems Security Officer Jobs in Maine
Information Systems Security Officer jobs in Maine are concentrated in Augusta, Portland, and Bangor, where state government agencies, defense contractors, and financial institutions drive consistent demand for professionals with expertise in risk management, compliance frameworks, and network defense. Employers such as General Dynamics IT, Idexx Laboratories, and the Maine Bureau of Information Services maintain ongoing hiring across experience levels, from entry-level analysts stepping into security roles to senior officers managing enterprise-wide programs. The most in-demand specialties include federal compliance (FISMA and NIST), security operations center leadership, and insider threat program management. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Job Description :
Summary
The Senior Security Operations Center Analyst will be responsible for planning and implementing security measures to protect computer systems, networks, and data. This person will handle higher level security investigations and incidents. The Senior Security Operations Center Analyst will monitor network traffic for security events and perform triage analysis to identify security incidents.
The Senior Security Operations Center Analyst will receive Incidents and performs deep analysis; correlates with threat intelligence to identify the threat actor, nature of the attack and systems or data affected. Defines and executes on strategy for containment, remediation, and recovery
The Senior Security Operations Center Analyst will deliver cyber intelligence services and material to information technology and business leaders. Identify new threat tactics, techniques and procedures used by cyber threat actors. Publish actionable threat intelligence for business and technology management.
Essential Functions
- Participate in threat hunting activities to proactively search for threats in the enterprise environment.
- Participate in the creation and maintenance of use cases for recurring investigation/incident triggers in support of the 24/7 Cyber Threat Operations and Cyber Threat Management program.
- Participate in the creation and maintenance of playbooks used in response for investigation/incident triggers in support of 24/7 Cyber Threat Operations and Cyber Threat Management program.
- Act as coordinator in the event of escalated cyber threats/incidents for Tier 1 analysts.
- Assist in escalated computer security incidents and cyber investigations including computer forensics, network forensics, root cause analysis and malware analysis.
- Interface with other teams in Information Security (e.g., EIS Engineering, Security Architecture, GRC) along with information and liability risk officers and technology management to help guide cyber security strategy.
Additional Responsibilities
- Work with team members to enhance and enrich security monitoring tools with contextual information.
- Provide mentoring for junior level analysts.
- Adhere to all policies and standards, as well as regulatory requirements regarding reporting and escalations.
- Publish actionable threat intelligence for business and technology management.
- Identify new threat tactics, techniques and procedures used by cyber threat actors.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to lead and persuade individuals and small teams on ideas, concepts and opportunities
- Critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office software products
- Ability to effectively communicate business risk as it relates to information security
- Expertise in incident response and system monitoring and analysis
- Knowledge of the incident handling procedures and intrusion analysis models, advanced required
- Foundational knowledge of processes, procedures and methods to research, analyze and disseminate threat intelligence information, advanced required
- Demonstrated advanced knowledge of cyber security operations with a focus area in two or more of the following: Security Operations Center (SOC) operations, Intrusion Detection/Intrusion Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) use, threats (including Advanced Persistent Threat (APT), insider) vulnerabilities, and exploits; incident response, investigations and remediation, advanced required
- Broad knowledge of general IT with a focus area in two or more of the following areas: operating systems, networking, computer programing, web development or database administration, advanced required
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required in Information Assurance, Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field.
- Three (3) years or more experience in information security administration, offensive tactics, monitoring, and IR. required
- Three (3) years or more experience related security systems administration with endpoint, network, application, and host-based security solutions. required
- Two (2) years or more Cloud computing (e.g., Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform or Microsoft Azure) security configuration and management experience preferred. preferred
- Knowledge of the incident handling procedures and intrusion analysis models. advanced required
- Foundational knowledge of processes, procedures and methods to research, analyze and disseminate threat intelligence information. advanced required
- Demonstrated advanced knowledge of cyber security operations with a focus area in two or more of the following: Security Operations Center (SOC) operations, Intrusion Detection/Intrusion Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) use, threats (including Advanced Persistent Threat (APT), insider) vulnerabilities, and exploits; incident response, investigations and remediation. advanced required
- Broad knowledge of general IT with a focus area in two or more of the following areas: operating systems, networking, computer programing, web development or database administration. advanced required
- Other Information Risk, Privacy, or Security Certification (CISSP, CCSK, CCSP, PCSM)
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Salaried
Minimum Pay Range:
$85,000.00
Maximum Pay Range:
$95,000.00
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What Maine Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in information systems security officer jobs across Maine.
- Active security clearance (Secret or higher) required or must be clearable
- CISSP, CISM, or equivalent certification preferred or required by most employers
- Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, information systems, or a closely related field
- Demonstrated experience implementing NIST RMF or FISMA compliance programs
- Proficiency with security information and event management platforms such as Splunk
- Experience conducting risk assessments and writing system security plans for federal or state systems
Information Systems Security Officer Jobs in Maine: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a information systems security officer in Maine?
Most information systems security officer roles in Maine require a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, information technology, or a related field, followed by professional certification. Maine does not issue a state-specific license for this role, but employers, particularly those working with state and federal government contracts, expect credentials such as CISSP or CISM. Candidates pursuing federal or defense-adjacent positions should also plan to obtain a security clearance through their sponsoring employer.
Which companies hire information systems security officers in Maine?
Companies currently hiring information systems security officers in Maine include Rexel USA, State of Maine, and Husson University, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Maine's strong base of defense contractors and state government technology offices makes it a consistent market for security officer roles at multiple clearance levels.
Which Maine cities have the most information systems security officer jobs?
Augusta, Scarborough, and Bangor lead Maine in information systems security officer openings. Augusta anchors demand through state government and affiliated contractors, Portland draws financial services and healthcare employers with enterprise security needs, and Bangor serves as a regional hub for defense and federal agency work that requires cleared security professionals.
Are there remote information systems security officer jobs in Maine?
Yes, and more than many other security roles, because a significant portion of the analytical, policy, and compliance work can be done off-site. About 25% of information systems security officer openings tied to Maine are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, though positions requiring classified system access or hands-on network management typically remain on-site. Governance, risk, and compliance-focused roles are the most likely to offer remote arrangements.
How can I get hired as a information systems security officer in Maine with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into an information systems security officer role from an adjacent position such as IT systems administrator, network analyst, or help desk technician at a Maine state agency or contractor. The Maine Bureau of Information Services and larger defense firms like General Dynamics IT occasionally bring on junior security analysts for entry-level positions. Earning CompTIA Security+ first strengthens your application significantly, and pursuing a clearance-eligibility determination early removes a common barrier that screens out candidates before they are considered.
Where can I find and apply to information systems security officer jobs in Maine?
You can find and apply to information systems security officer jobs in Maine on Migrate Mate, which lists current Maine openings updated regularly. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, clearance status, and specialty, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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