Security Operations Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts
Security Operations Engineer jobs in Massachusetts are open across Boston, Quincy, and Waltham and other Massachusetts metros, with employers like State Street, Whoop, and Ardelyx hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
Network Security Operation Engineer will be responsible for implementing and maintaining systems to protect State Street’s network infrastructure. This includes managing security policy, conducting security audits, and analyzing security & network traffic. Additionally, they are tasked with creating, updating, and enforcing network security policies and procedures. These responsibilities are crucial in ensuring the security and integrity of our network.
What You Will Be Responsible For:
- Firewall policy hygiene management (rule recertification, cleanup, etc.)
- Identification and remediation of policies violating standards
- Reporting of policy compliance with standards
- Coordination of policy recertification
- Review and approval of security change requests
- Implementation of security change requests
- Respond to audit requests, findings, and remediation
- Ability to work during off hours, weekends, etc.
- Creating and updating documentation
Core Skills & Experience:
- Min 5 years’ experience with NGFW security technologies - Fortinet, CheckPoint & Palo Alto
- Experience with security policy Analyzer tools Algosec, Tufin, and Firemon
- Experience with host-based security technologies
- Analytic skills for security policy and log analysis
- Experience working with end users
- Experience working on short and long-term projects
- Familiar with scripting
- Experience with security policy and process audits
Good to Have:
- Prior experience in financial services
- Technology certifications – such as NGFW any Vendor
- Experience or basic understanding of SASE vendors - Netskope, Zscaler, Cato Networks, Cloudflare, etc.
- Experience or basic understanding of WAF technologies and load balancing
What We Value:
- Ability to work with a team and independently
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to identify priorities
- Ability to adapt to dynamic workloads
- Takes ownership and drives solutions
- Strong documentation skills
- Strong organizational skills
Education & Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent technical certifications
Salary Range:
$90,000 - $157,500 Annual
The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.
Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short-term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax-advantaged savings plans.
About State Street
Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.
We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Job Application Disclosure:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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Security Operations Engineer Job Market in Massachusetts
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Who's Hiring
- State Street5

- Whoop3

- Ardelyx1

- Bain & Company1

- Boston University1

Top Industries Hiring
- Banking & Financial Services6
- Science & Research5
- Consulting & Professional Services4
- Technology & Software2
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals1
What Massachusetts Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in security operations engineer jobs across Massachusetts.
- Three or more years of hands-on experience in a security operations center or equivalent environment
- Proficiency with at least one major SIEM platform such as Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, or IBM QRadar
- Experience with endpoint detection and response tools including CrowdStrike Falcon or Carbon Black
- Relevant certification such as CompTIA Security+, CEH, GCIA, GCIH, or CISSP
- Familiarity with cloud security monitoring across AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
- Knowledge of incident response frameworks and threat intelligence integration practices
Security Operations Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
How many security operations engineer jobs are there in Massachusetts?
There are 20+ security operations engineer openings in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Boston, Quincy, and Waltham. New positions post regularly as employers across Massachusetts hire.
How much do security operations engineers make in Massachusetts?
Security operations engineers in Massachusetts earn a median of about $136,550 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $85,790 for the lowest 10% to over $226,190 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Massachusetts cities have the most security operations engineer jobs?
Boston, Quincy, and Waltham have the most security operations engineer openings in Massachusetts right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire security operations engineers in Massachusetts?
Employers hiring security operations engineers in Massachusetts include State Street, Whoop, and Ardelyx, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote security operations engineer jobs in Massachusetts?
Yes. About 40% of security operations engineer openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Massachusetts metros.
How do I apply for security operations engineer jobs in Massachusetts?
You can apply to security operations engineer jobs in Massachusetts directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Massachusetts location, then apply to each one that fits.
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