The Massachusetts Port Authority is Going Above and Beyond™ for your career. We are a dynamic organization that connects people and businesses to the global community by air, land, and sea. Our employees are essential in moving planes, cargo, and cruise ships safely, efficiently, and sustainably. We are an economic engine, managing real estate assets where people live, work, and play. Together, the properties we own and operate generate $20 billion for the region’s economy.

As the digital heartbeat of our organization, the Information Technology (IT) Department fuels the seamless operation of Massport. Driven by our commitment to excellence, we harness the power of technology to solve real-world challenges and enable the organization to achieve its business goals with exceptional efficiency. Our team embraces development and diversity, constantly seeking new opportunities for innovation and growth, to help shape the future of our agency and set new standards for excellence.

ABOUT YOU
As a Cybersecurity Specialist, you approach complex security challenges with calm focus and strong analytical instincts, quickly spotting patterns, assessing risk, and making thoughtful decisions even under pressure. You stay curious and adaptable, continuously building your expertise as threats and technologies evolve, and you communicate clearly so teams across the organization can act with confidence. Your work style is disciplined and organized, balancing careful documentation with proactive problem solving, and you take pride in strengthening resilience, protecting systems, and ensuring the organization can operate safely and effectively.

What you will do:

• Continuously monitors cybersecurity systems, investigates alerts, and responds to incidents with strong analytical judgment and clear communication.
• Maintains and enhances security tools and infrastructure, troubleshooting issues, applying patches, and ensuring systems remain stable and protected.
• Supports organizational security through reporting, documentation, training efforts, and proactive measures that strengthen awareness and reduce risk.
• Collaborates with technical teams and stakeholders to securely implement systems, manage access, and optimize the overall security posture across the environment.

What you offer:

• Degree in Computer Science or related field, cybersecurity certifications, or equivalent professional experience.
• 2+ years of hands‑on experience with cybersecurity systems or enterprise systems administration.
• Strong knowledge of security principles, modern operating systems, and common hardware, with the ability to troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues.
• Experience with scripting (PowerShell, Python, VBScript), virtualization and cloud technologies (VMware, AWS/Azure), and enterprise‑level security monitoring tools.
  

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WHAT WE OFFER

Collaboration with colleagues at all levels of leadership from all different disciplines, from Aviation to Maritime and beyond. Every day is different at Massport and the breadth of our impact on the Massachusetts region through our facilities provides many opportunities for our employees to grow, learn, and explore the many areas of our business. Our business is all about connecting. We support and take pride in the employees that make those connections possible each and every day.

• Work/life balance
• A supportive and inclusive culture
• Opportunities for growth
• Providing safe, healthy, and secure work environment
• Supporting the people and businesses of New England
• Achieving results and having positive impact
• Being good neighbors in the communities we serve
• Protecting the environment
  

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This Cybersecurity Analyst protects the organization by continuously monitoring, strengthening, and maintaining cybersecurity systems to ensure the integrity, resilience, and safety of critical information assets. Through incident response, system administration, cross team collaboration, and user support, the position helps safeguard operations so the organization can continue delivering its mission without disruption.