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.