Job Description

Job Title: BEST Program Security Analyst

Location: Boston, MA

Duration: 6 Months

We are seeking an experienced Program Security Analyst to support the deployment and maintenance of technical security controls for a large-scale financial systems implementation. The analyst will collaborate with cross-functional teams, systems integrators, and product vendors to define, implement, and manage security configurations, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and standards.

This role involves developing and executing end-user security processes, implementing governance frameworks, and providing operational security support across multiple agencies and user groups.

• Collaborate with project teams, systems integrators, and vendors to identify and define security requirements.

• Support implementation of security policies, processes, and standards for end-user roles, data access, and provisioning/de-provisioning procedures.

• Provide operational security support to project teams, product vendors, and application users.

• Contribute to risk and business impact assessments , ensuring alignment with IT and data protection policies.

• Coordinate with enterprise risk management and IT security offices to assess and implement technical controls.

• Support incident response efforts and advise on security authorization processes and exception handling.

• Monitor system and data access reports for irregularities and coordinate remediation actions.

• Develop documentation for security operations , incident response, and end-user security procedures.

• Maintain awareness of emerging threats, regulations, and security standards; recommend necessary updates to policies and practices.

• Assist in the development of operational playbooks for ongoing security support post-implementation.

• Support configuration and implementation of security roles and workflows, including:

  • Azure Active Directory (AD) setup and role assignments

  • User Security, Business, and Workflow Roles within the new financial solution

  • Transaction workflow security configuration

• Proven experience providing operational security support to end users in complex enterprise environments.

• Hands-on experience with issue tracking systems (e.g., JIRA) .

• Strong understanding of enterprise security best practices , including IAM, RBAC, SaaS, Cloud Security, Data Security, and Encryption.

• Experience implementing end-user security protocols in large organizations.

• Familiarity with frameworks such as ISO 2700x, NIST, ITIL, and COBIT .

• In-depth understanding of risk assessment and information security management principles .

• Strong technical knowledge of network infrastructure , IAM systems , security appliances , and policy compliance tools .

• Experience developing and maintaining security policies, procedures, and standards .

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments and stakeholders.

• Experience supporting Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) or cloud-based security implementations.

• Prior involvement in migrating legacy systems to cloud delivery models .

• Exposure to financial systems security environments.

• Experience in audit, compliance, or governance activities.

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft security tools and Snowflake security configurations .

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field — or equivalent professional experience in security risk management, audit, or compliance .

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