Security Manager Jobs in Massachusetts
Security Manager jobs in Massachusetts are in strong demand, with active hiring concentrated in financial services, healthcare, higher education, and critical infrastructure sectors at levels from site security coordinator through enterprise security director. The busiest hiring markets are Boston, Cambridge, and Worcester, where employers like Fidelity Investments, Mass General Brigham, and Raytheon Technologies maintain substantial security operations. The most sought-after specialties in Massachusetts listings include physical security program management, healthcare security compliance, and corporate security risk assessment. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Ready to join a team that’s all in? At Imprivata, we deliver unified access and security management programs that eliminate friction, empowering healthcare and mission-critical organizations to work smarter, faster, and more securely.
We believe work can be more than a job or task—it’s a collective spirit; the type that emboldens creativity, embraces challenge, and fosters excitement. We are constantly raising the bar on what’s possible, owning the outcome of our triumphs and trials, staying nimble amidst change, and cultivating an environment where we win together. Here, your ideas matter, your differences are celebrated, and your work drives real results—for your career, your teammates, and our customers.
When you join Imprivata, you embark on a shared journey of ambition and growth. We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. If you’re looking for a place to match your passion with purpose—and where every day you can make an impact—you’ll find it here.
We are seeking a Sr. Manager, DevSecOps and Application Security to join our team. This is a hybrid opportunity based out of our Waltham, MA; Austin, TX; or St. Petersburg, FL office.
Job Summary
The Sr. Manager of DevSecOps and Application Security leads Imprivata’s unified DevSecOps and application security function. This role embeds security throughout the software and infrastructure lifecycle, from design through retirement. The manager leads the team and partners with Engineering, Product, IT, Cloud and Infrastructure, Quality, SecOps, GRC, and Architecture. The role supports cloud, on-premises, hybrid, API, traditional software, and agentic AI environments.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop the DevSecOps and Application Security team while establishing clear goals, performance expectations, and development opportunities.
- Lead the transition of DevSecOps and Application Security into the Security organization, including the operating model, staffing, governance, processes, tools, and stakeholder communications.
- Own the program strategy, roadmap, staffing plan, vendor relationships, tooling decisions, budget recommendations, intake processes, service expectations, and escalation paths.
- Establish security-by-design practices, threat modeling, architecture reviews, policy-as-code, reusable engineering patterns, developer guidance, and security training across the software development lifecycle.
- Mature application security practices, including secure design and code reviews, security testing, penetration testing, bug bounty intake, vulnerability management, and risk-based remediation.
- Implement and govern SAST, DAST, SCA, secrets detection, container and image scanning, infrastructure-as-code scanning, API testing, license analysis, and risk-based pipeline controls.
- Strengthen software supply-chain and platform security by protecting repositories, build systems, deployment identities, credentials, release artifacts, cloud services, and on-premises infrastructure.
- Address security risks involving agentic AI and Model Context Protocol servers and clients, and partner with SecOps on monitoring, incident response, tabletop exercises, and post-incident reviews.
- Establish ownership, severity criteria, remediation expectations, exception processes, executive reporting, and metrics for security findings and program performance.
- Other duties as assigned and required.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
- 7+ years of experience in DevOps, cloud engineering, software engineering, application security, infrastructure security, or a related discipline.
- Three or more years leading, managing, or mentoring security engineering, DevSecOps, or AppSec professionals, with experience building or maturing programs across multiple products or engineering organizations.
- Experience embedding security into CI/CD pipelines, software development workflows, cloud platforms, infrastructure as code, containers, Kubernetes, Git-based source control, and CI/CD platforms such as GitHub Actions, GitLab, or Jenkins.
- Experience with SAST, DAST, SCA, secrets detection, container security, IaC security, vulnerability management, threat modeling, and secure software supply-chain practices.
- Strong scripting or programming experience and working knowledge of IAM, least privilege, authentication, authorization, encryption, certificates, logging, and secure network design.
- Demonstrated ability to recruit, develop, motivate, and retain technical talent and translate technical risk for engineers, architects, executives, auditors, and nontechnical stakeholders.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience securing healthcare, financial services, government, or other regulated-industry products; SaaS, on-premises, hybrid, virtualized, or customer-managed deployments.
- Experience with identity security, zero trust, SBOMs, SLSA, Sigstore, artifact signing, provenance, policy-as-code, APIs, microservices, serverless, mobile, endpoint software, or agentic AI security.
- Experience integrating security tools with Jira, ServiceNow, GitHub, GitLab, SIEM, CNAPP, vulnerability management, or GRC platforms.
- Familiarity with STRIDE, PASTA, attack trees, or other threat-modeling methods; relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CSSLP, AWS Security Specialty, or equivalent.
This position offers a total compensation range of $184,000.00 to $227,700.00 (inclusive of base salary and variable compensation, such as bonuses and incentives). In addition, more information about Imprivata’s benefit offerings can be found here. This range represents the high and low end of Imprivata’s compensation range for this position. Actual compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors, such as a candidate’s location, skills, experience, and qualifications.
At Imprivata, we have a top-notch work environment, developmental opportunities, a competitive total rewards package, and the desire to have fun. If you have the skills and qualifications as we have described above, we want to hear from you!
Imprivata provides equal employment opportunities, regardless of race, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Ready to join a team that’s all in? At Imprivata, we deliver unified access and security management programs that eliminate friction, empowering healthcare and mission-critical organizations to work smarter, faster, and more securely.
We believe work can be more than a job or task—it’s a collective spirit; the type that emboldens creativity, embraces challenge, and fosters excitement. We are constantly raising the bar on what’s possible, owning the outcome of our triumphs and trials, staying nimble amidst change, and cultivating an environment where we win together. Here, your ideas matter, your differences are celebrated, and your work drives real results—for your career, your teammates, and our customers.
When you join Imprivata, you embark on a shared journey of ambition and growth. We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. If you’re looking for a place to match your passion with purpose—and where every day you can make an impact—you’ll find it here.
We are seeking a Sr. Manager, DevSecOps and Application Security to join our team. This is a hybrid opportunity based out of our Waltham, MA; Austin, TX; or St. Petersburg, FL office.
Job Summary
The Sr. Manager of DevSecOps and Application Security leads Imprivata’s unified DevSecOps and application security function. This role embeds security throughout the software and infrastructure lifecycle, from design through retirement. The manager leads the team and partners with Engineering, Product, IT, Cloud and Infrastructure, Quality, SecOps, GRC, and Architecture. The role supports cloud, on-premises, hybrid, API, traditional software, and agentic AI environments.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop the DevSecOps and Application Security team while establishing clear goals, performance expectations, and development opportunities.
- Lead the transition of DevSecOps and Application Security into the Security organization, including the operating model, staffing, governance, processes, tools, and stakeholder communications.
- Own the program strategy, roadmap, staffing plan, vendor relationships, tooling decisions, budget recommendations, intake processes, service expectations, and escalation paths.
- Establish security-by-design practices, threat modeling, architecture reviews, policy-as-code, reusable engineering patterns, developer guidance, and security training across the software development lifecycle.
- Mature application security practices, including secure design and code reviews, security testing, penetration testing, bug bounty intake, vulnerability management, and risk-based remediation.
- Implement and govern SAST, DAST, SCA, secrets detection, container and image scanning, infrastructure-as-code scanning, API testing, license analysis, and risk-based pipeline controls.
- Strengthen software supply-chain and platform security by protecting repositories, build systems, deployment identities, credentials, release artifacts, cloud services, and on-premises infrastructure.
- Address security risks involving agentic AI and Model Context Protocol servers and clients, and partner with SecOps on monitoring, incident response, tabletop exercises, and post-incident reviews.
- Establish ownership, severity criteria, remediation expectations, exception processes, executive reporting, and metrics for security findings and program performance.
- Other duties as assigned and required.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
- 7+ years of experience in DevOps, cloud engineering, software engineering, application security, infrastructure security, or a related discipline.
- Three or more years leading, managing, or mentoring security engineering, DevSecOps, or AppSec professionals, with experience building or maturing programs across multiple products or engineering organizations.
- Experience embedding security into CI/CD pipelines, software development workflows, cloud platforms, infrastructure as code, containers, Kubernetes, Git-based source control, and CI/CD platforms such as GitHub Actions, GitLab, or Jenkins.
- Experience with SAST, DAST, SCA, secrets detection, container security, IaC security, vulnerability management, threat modeling, and secure software supply-chain practices.
- Strong scripting or programming experience and working knowledge of IAM, least privilege, authentication, authorization, encryption, certificates, logging, and secure network design.
- Demonstrated ability to recruit, develop, motivate, and retain technical talent and translate technical risk for engineers, architects, executives, auditors, and nontechnical stakeholders.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience securing healthcare, financial services, government, or other regulated-industry products; SaaS, on-premises, hybrid, virtualized, or customer-managed deployments.
- Experience with identity security, zero trust, SBOMs, SLSA, Sigstore, artifact signing, provenance, policy-as-code, APIs, microservices, serverless, mobile, endpoint software, or agentic AI security.
- Experience integrating security tools with Jira, ServiceNow, GitHub, GitLab, SIEM, CNAPP, vulnerability management, or GRC platforms.
- Familiarity with STRIDE, PASTA, attack trees, or other threat-modeling methods; relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CSSLP, AWS Security Specialty, or equivalent.
This position offers a total compensation range of $184,000.00 to $227,700.00 (inclusive of base salary and variable compensation, such as bonuses and incentives). In addition, more information about Imprivata’s benefit offerings can be found here. This range represents the high and low end of Imprivata’s compensation range for this position. Actual compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors, such as a candidate’s location, skills, experience, and qualifications.
At Imprivata, we have a top-notch work environment, developmental opportunities, a competitive total rewards package, and the desire to have fun. If you have the skills and qualifications as we have described above, we want to hear from you!
Imprivata provides equal employment opportunities, regardless of race, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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What Massachusetts Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in security manager jobs across Massachusetts.
- Active Massachusetts Security Officer License or comparable state-recognized security credential required
- Five or more years of progressive security management experience in a relevant industry
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP) or Physical Security Professional (PSP) designation preferred
- Demonstrated experience managing security programs in healthcare, finance, or higher education environments
- Strong knowledge of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 147 governing private security services
- Proficiency with security technology platforms including access control, CCTV, and incident management systems
Security Manager Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a security manager in Massachusetts?
Becoming a security manager in Massachusetts typically starts with obtaining a Security Officer License through the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, which governs private security professionals in the state. Most employers require a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, security management, or a related field, combined with several years of frontline security experience. Earning a Certified Protection Professional credential through ASIS International strengthens candidacy considerably for management-level roles.
How much do security managers make in Massachusetts?
Security managers in Massachusetts earn a median of about $124,100 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $77,430 for the lowest 10% to over $196,150 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire security managers in Massachusetts?
Employers hiring security managers in Massachusetts right now include Securitas, Flywire, and Eastern Bank, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Massachusetts's concentration of major hospital networks, financial institutions, and defense contractors means demand for experienced security managers remains consistent throughout the year.
Which Massachusetts cities have the most security manager jobs?
Boston, Bedford, and Cambridge have the most security manager openings in Massachusetts. Boston and Cambridge drive the bulk of listings through their dense concentration of financial firms, world-class hospitals, and research universities, while Worcester's growing healthcare and manufacturing base supports a steady secondary market for security management professionals.
Are there remote security manager jobs in Massachusetts?
Yes, but they're rare. Security manager roles are largely on-site by nature, given the physical oversight and emergency response responsibilities the position carries. About 78% of security manager openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those openings tend to concentrate in policy development, compliance auditing, and enterprise risk coordination functions that do not require a constant physical presence.
How can I get hired as a security manager in Massachusetts with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is starting as a licensed security officer or shift supervisor within a large Massachusetts institution, such as a hospital system like Mass General Brigham or a university like Boston University, then building toward a coordinator or assistant manager title. Completing the Massachusetts Security Officer License early, pairing it with an associate or bachelor's degree in criminal justice, and pursuing ASIS coursework signals serious intent to employers who promote from within.
Where can I find and apply to security manager jobs in Massachusetts?
You can find and apply to security manager jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings from employers actively hiring. Search the listings for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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