Information Security Analyst jobs in Worcester, MA

Aspen Aerogels^® is a rapidly growing aerogel technology company founded in 2001 to capitalize on patented advances in aerogel manufacturing. Aspen’s extensive portfolio of proprietary aerogel products are manufactured at scale and sold worldwide in the Electric Vehicle, Energy Infrastructure, and Power Generation industries. Aspen is a Tier 1/2 Automotive supplier of PyroThin^® thermal barriers, and our Pyrogel^® and Cryogel^® insulation products are used by virtually all leading petrochemical and refining company across more than 50 countries.  We’re on a mission to build a world-class organization as we continue to grow our energy infrastructure business, and expand to meet demand for PyroThin thermal barriers in the rapidly growing Electric Vehicle sector over the next decade.  We’re looking for great passionate, dynamic talent to join our team. 

This position is an information security analyst who, along with regular information security duties, can focus primarily on vulnerability management (VM) and data loss prevention (DLP).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments using industry-standard tools and methodologies.
• Track and prioritize identified vulnerabilities, working closely with system owners and IT teams to ensure timely resolution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and enforce vulnerability management policies and procedures.
• Provide detailed reports on vulnerability findings, including risk assessments and recommended remediation strategies.
• Stay current on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation techniques.
• Participate in incident response activities related to discovered vulnerabilities.
• Assist in the development and implementation of security awareness training programs for relevant stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure security considerations are integrated into projects and business processes.
• Stay abreast of the latest cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices.
• Ensure our DLP environment is effective and properly managed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related field.
• 2 years of experience in vulnerability management or a related role.
• Familiarity with vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., Nessus, Qualys) and understanding of their outputs.
• Strong knowledge of common cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with scripting or automation for vulnerability scanning and remediation is a plus.

Preferred Skills:

• Certifications such as CompTIA Security , CEH, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with vulnerability management principles and practices.
• Knowledge of network security concepts and technologies.
• Understanding of cloud security principles (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Understanding of common operating systems (Windows, Linux).

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Occasionally required to walk
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
• Frequently required to talk or hear
• Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts 
• Occasionally works around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals 
• Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions 
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet
• The employee must Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include: Close vision; Distance vision; Color vision; Peripheral vision; Depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Aspen Aerogels, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf.

Aspen Aerogels, Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to abuttitta@aerogel.com or call (508) 466-3111 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.