Information Systems Security Officer Jobs in Massachusetts
Information Systems Security Officer jobs in Massachusetts are concentrated in Greater Boston, Cambridge, and the Route 128 corridor, where demand is especially strong in federal defense contracting, financial services cybersecurity, and healthcare IT compliance. Major employers with a lasting presence here include Raytheon Technologies, MIT Lincoln Laboratory, and Fidelity Investments, all of which maintain active information security teams. Roles run from junior ISSO analysts supporting accreditation work to senior officers holding system ownership authority across classified programs. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Information Security
Information Security Management
Information System Security
REQ#: RQ230824
Public Trust: None
Requisition Type: Regular
Your Impact
Own your opportunity to support our nation's defense. Make an impact by connecting and securing critical operations across the globe, keeping our country safe and secure.
Job Description
Location: Bedford, MA
The ISSO is responsible for ensuring the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for an information system and as such, works in close collaboration with the ISSM and ISO. The position shall have the detailed knowledge and expertise required to manage the security aspects of an information system and, in many organizations, is assigned responsibility for the day-to-day security operations of a system.
This also will include physical and environmental protection, personnel security, incident handling, and security training and awareness. It will be required to work in close coordination with the ISSM and ISO in monitoring the information system(s) and its environment of operation to include developing and updating the authorization documentation, implementing configuration management across authorization boundaries.
This will include assessing the security impact of those changes and making recommendation to the ISSM. The position will provide “day-to-day” support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.
Performance shall include:
- Assist the ISSM in meeting their duties and responsibilities.
- Prepare, review, and update authorization packages.
- Ensure approved procedures are in place for clearing, sanitizing, and destroying various types of hardware and media.
- Notify ISSM when changes occur that might affect the authorization determination of the information system(s).
- Conduct periodic reviews of information systems to ensure compliance with the security authorization package.
- Coordinate any changes or modifications to hardware, software, or firmware of a system with the ISSM and AO/DAO prior to the change.
- Monitor system recovery processes to ensure security features and procedures are properly restored and functioning correctly.
- Ensure all IS security-related documentation is current and accessible to properly authorized individuals.
- Ensure audit records are collected, reviewed, and documented (to include any anomalies)
- Attend required technical and security training (e.g., operating system, networking, security management) relative to assigned duties.
- Execute the cyber security portion of the self-inspection, to include providing security coordination and review of all system assessment plans.
- Identify cyber security vulnerabilities and assist with the implementation of the countermeasures for them.
- Prepare reports on the status of security safeguards applied to computer systems.
- Perform ISSO duties in support of in-house and external customers.
- Conduct security impact analysis activities and provide to the ISSM on all configuration management changes to the authorization boundaries.
Experience:
- 2+ years related experience.
- SAP experience required.
- Prior performance in roles such as System, Network Administrator, or ISSO.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree OR Associate’s degree in a related area + 2 years’ experience OR equivalent experience (4 years)
Certifications:
- IAT Level II or IAM Level II (Security+ CE, CCNA Security, etc.)
Security Clearance:
- TS/SCI required.
- Must be able to Attain – TS/SCI with CI Poly.
#AirforceSAPOpportunities #ISSO
Work Requirements
2 + years of related experience
- may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Security - Cisco - Cisco
GSEC: GIAC Security Essentials Certification - Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) - Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC)
GICSP: Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional - Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC)
10-25%
U.S. Citizenship Required
Salary and Benefit Information
The likely salary range for this position is $97,240 - $131,560. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Our Identity Verification Process
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.
About Our Work
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.
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Information Security
Information Security Management
Information System Security
REQ#: RQ230824
Public Trust: None
Requisition Type: Regular
Your Impact
Own your opportunity to support our nation's defense. Make an impact by connecting and securing critical operations across the globe, keeping our country safe and secure.
Job Description
Location: Bedford, MA
The ISSO is responsible for ensuring the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for an information system and as such, works in close collaboration with the ISSM and ISO. The position shall have the detailed knowledge and expertise required to manage the security aspects of an information system and, in many organizations, is assigned responsibility for the day-to-day security operations of a system.
This also will include physical and environmental protection, personnel security, incident handling, and security training and awareness. It will be required to work in close coordination with the ISSM and ISO in monitoring the information system(s) and its environment of operation to include developing and updating the authorization documentation, implementing configuration management across authorization boundaries.
This will include assessing the security impact of those changes and making recommendation to the ISSM. The position will provide “day-to-day” support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.
Performance shall include:
- Assist the ISSM in meeting their duties and responsibilities.
- Prepare, review, and update authorization packages.
- Ensure approved procedures are in place for clearing, sanitizing, and destroying various types of hardware and media.
- Notify ISSM when changes occur that might affect the authorization determination of the information system(s).
- Conduct periodic reviews of information systems to ensure compliance with the security authorization package.
- Coordinate any changes or modifications to hardware, software, or firmware of a system with the ISSM and AO/DAO prior to the change.
- Monitor system recovery processes to ensure security features and procedures are properly restored and functioning correctly.
- Ensure all IS security-related documentation is current and accessible to properly authorized individuals.
- Ensure audit records are collected, reviewed, and documented (to include any anomalies)
- Attend required technical and security training (e.g., operating system, networking, security management) relative to assigned duties.
- Execute the cyber security portion of the self-inspection, to include providing security coordination and review of all system assessment plans.
- Identify cyber security vulnerabilities and assist with the implementation of the countermeasures for them.
- Prepare reports on the status of security safeguards applied to computer systems.
- Perform ISSO duties in support of in-house and external customers.
- Conduct security impact analysis activities and provide to the ISSM on all configuration management changes to the authorization boundaries.
Experience:
- 2+ years related experience.
- SAP experience required.
- Prior performance in roles such as System, Network Administrator, or ISSO.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree OR Associate’s degree in a related area + 2 years’ experience OR equivalent experience (4 years)
Certifications:
- IAT Level II or IAM Level II (Security+ CE, CCNA Security, etc.)
Security Clearance:
- TS/SCI required.
- Must be able to Attain – TS/SCI with CI Poly.
#AirforceSAPOpportunities #ISSO
Work Requirements
2 + years of related experience
- may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Security - Cisco - Cisco
GSEC: GIAC Security Essentials Certification - Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) - Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC)
GICSP: Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional - Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC)
10-25%
U.S. Citizenship Required
Salary and Benefit Information
The likely salary range for this position is $97,240 - $131,560. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Our Identity Verification Process
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.
About Our Work
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.
Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
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What Massachusetts Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in information systems security officer jobs across Massachusetts.
- Active DoD security clearance, preferably Secret or Top Secret with SCI eligibility
- CISSP, CISM, or Security+ certification recognized by DoD 8570/8140 guidelines
- Experience implementing NIST Risk Management Framework controls and producing authorization packages
- Bachelor's degree in information security, computer science, or a related technical field
- Familiarity with DISA STIGs, vulnerability scanning tools, and continuous monitoring practices
- Experience writing and maintaining system security plans, POA&Ms, and incident response documentation
Information Systems Security Officer Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a information systems security officer in Massachusetts?
Most Massachusetts employers require a bachelor's degree in information security, computer science, or a related field paired with a DoD-recognized certification such as CISSP, CISM, or CompTIA Security+. Because a large share of openings are tied to defense and federal agency work, candidates who obtain a DoD security clearance through an employer gain a decisive advantage. Massachusetts has no state-issued ISSO license, so federal credential frameworks govern the path into the role.
Which companies hire information systems security officers in Massachusetts?
Employers hiring information systems security officers in Massachusetts right now include American Operations Corporation, P-11 Security, and Abacus Technology, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Massachusetts's concentration of defense prime contractors and financial institutions means hiring is especially consistent across the Greater Boston and Route 128 technology corridor.
Which Massachusetts cities have the most information systems security officer jobs?
The cities with the most information systems security officer openings in Massachusetts are Bedford, Hanscom AFB, and Pittsfield. The distribution reflects Greater Boston's dominance as a hub for defense contractors, federal agency satellite offices, major financial firms, and research institutions, while suburban Route 128 communities attract sizable employer campuses that maintain their own dedicated security teams.
How can I get hired as a information systems security officer in Massachusetts with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving from an adjacent IT role, such as systems administrator, network analyst, or IT auditor, into a junior ISSO or security analyst position. Massachusetts defense contractors and financial institutions regularly hire candidates who hold a current or sponsorable security clearance and have earned CompTIA Security+. Raytheon and other Route 128 primes run early-career security programs, and the cybersecurity programs at Northeastern University and UMass Amherst have relationships with local employers actively recruiting new graduates into support roles on authorization teams.
Where can I find and apply to information systems security officer jobs in Massachusetts?
You can find and apply to information systems security officer jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.
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