Senior Cybersecurity Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts

Senior Cybersecurity Engineer jobs in Massachusetts are among the most active in the country, concentrated in financial services, defense contracting, biotech, and higher education sectors that drive persistent demand at every level from associate security analyst through principal engineer. The heaviest hiring is in Boston, Cambridge, and the Route 128 corridor, where employers like Raytheon Technologies, Fidelity Investments, and MIT Lincoln Laboratory maintain deep security teams. Cloud security, threat intelligence, and zero-trust architecture are the most sought-after specializations across Massachusetts listings right now. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles10
Top employerBoston Consulting
Top cityBoston, MA
Cities hiring6
Work type40% Remote
Top industryAccounting

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Senior Cybersecurity Risk Assessment / Security Architecture
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Senior Cybersecurity Risk Assessment / Security Architecture
NTT DATA
Boston, Massachusetts
Cloud Architecture
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$65 - $75/hr
Remote (US)
10,000+

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Senior Cybersecurity Engineer (Center of Excellence)
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Senior Cybersecurity Engineer (Center of Excellence)
GE Vernova
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Backend Engineering
Data Science
Software Engineering
$132k - $219k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
10,000+

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Senior Research Scientist, AI for Cybersecurity
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Senior Research Scientist, AI for Cybersecurity
NVIDIA
Westford, Massachusetts
Biotech & Life Sciences
Clinical Trials & Medical Research
Data Science
Research & Academia
$224k - $431k/yr
Doctoral degree in Computer Science
10,000+

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IT Audit, Cybersecurity & Risk Senior Consultant
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IT Audit, Cybersecurity & Risk Senior Consultant
Baker Tilly Canada
Tewksbury, Massachusetts
Compliance & Legal
Cybersecurity
Finance
Accounting
Consulting & Professional Services
Compliance & Risk
Audit
Security Engineering
$78k - $127k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Senior Cybersecurity Analyst
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Senior Cybersecurity Analyst
ISO New England
Springfield, Massachusetts
Cloud Engineering
DevOps
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
$135k - $168k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in information technology
501-1,000

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Senior Cybersecurity Engineer Jobs by City in Massachusetts

Where Massachusetts roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Boston
3 jobs
Cambridge
2 jobs
Tewksbury
2 jobs
Westford
1 job
Hanscom AFB
1 job
Springfield
1 job

Senior Cybersecurity Engineer Job Market in Massachusetts

A snapshot from current Massachusetts openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Boston Consulting2 open roles
NVIDIA1 open role
Astrion1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Accounting & Auditing

What Massachusetts Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in senior cybersecurity engineer jobs across Massachusetts.

  • Active CISSP, CISM, or CompTIA Security+ certification recognized by Massachusetts employers
  • Seven or more years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity operations or engineering roles
  • Demonstrated expertise in cloud security platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
  • Experience with SIEM tools, threat detection frameworks, and incident response procedures
  • Strong knowledge of NIST, ISO 27001, and CMMC compliance frameworks relevant to Massachusetts defense contractors
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or a closely related technical field

Senior Cybersecurity Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a senior cybersecurity engineer in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts does not require a state-issued license for cybersecurity engineers, so the path runs through education and industry credentials. Most roles expect a bachelor's degree in computer science or information security, followed by several years in roles like security analyst or systems administrator. Employers in the defense corridor along Route 128 frequently require or strongly prefer a federal security clearance. Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CEH carry significant weight with Massachusetts hiring managers and are often listed as required rather than preferred.

How much do senior cybersecurity engineers make in Massachusetts?

Senior cybersecurity 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 companies hire senior cybersecurity engineers in Massachusetts?

Employers hiring senior cybersecurity engineers in Massachusetts right now include Boston Consulting, NVIDIA, and Astrion, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Massachusetts's concentration of defense primes, major financial institutions, and research universities means openings appear across a wider range of employer types than most other states.

Which Massachusetts cities have the most senior cybersecurity engineer jobs?

The cities with the most senior cybersecurity engineer openings in Massachusetts are Boston, Cambridge, and Tewksbury. Boston anchors the market through its dense cluster of financial firms, hospitals, and universities, while the Route 128 suburbs like Waltham, Lexington, and Bedford draw heavily from defense contractors and technology companies that make the suburban corridor a distinct hiring center in its own right.

Are there remote senior cybersecurity engineer jobs in Massachusetts?

Yes, and more than most technical fields. About 80% of senior cybersecurity engineer openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how much of the work involves cloud platforms, SIEM dashboards, and policy engineering that can be done from anywhere. Roles tied to government contracts or those requiring physical access to secure facilities are the exceptions most likely to require on-site presence.

How can I get hired as a senior cybersecurity engineer in Massachusetts with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a security operations center analyst role, which large Massachusetts employers in financial services and healthcare use as a pipeline into senior positions. Fidelity Investments and Mass General Brigham, for example, run associate and rotational technology programs that accept candidates from adjacent IT roles such as network administrator or systems analyst. Earning CompTIA Security+ or completing a SANS Institute foundation course signals readiness to employers who value credentials when a candidate's years of experience are limited.

Where can I find and apply to senior cybersecurity engineer jobs in Massachusetts?

You can find and apply to senior cybersecurity engineer jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to the state. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to the employers posting them. No account or profile is needed to search the listings.

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