Junior Network Security Engineer

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The Executive Office of Technology Services and Security (EOTSS) is the lead enterprise technology organization for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Charged with driving the ongoing alignment of business and technology across the Commonwealth’s Executive Branch, EOTSS oversees and manages the enterprise technology, digital infrastructure and services, as well as the Commonwealth Security Operations Center and an enterprise Standard Operating Environment that includes an information security and risk management framework for over 125 state agencies and over 43,000 state employees.

We directly serve our constituents by providing digital services and tools that enable taxpayers, drivers, businesses, visitors, families and other citizens to do business with the Commonwealth in a way that makes every interaction with government easier, faster, and more secure.

We provide technology leadership across the Commonwealth to enhance the quality of public service and foster positive community outcomes.

Junior Network Security Engineer

EOTSS Network Security Engineering Team

The Junior Network Security Engineer will actively contribute to day‑to‑day operations with a focus on enhancing network security and streamlining processes manually and by implementing automated processes when appropriate. The automation will focus on leveraging scripting and automation to strengthen network security posture and enhance operational efficiency. This analyst is integral to the security and reliability the Commonwealth of Massachusetts' network services, working under the guidance of senior security engineers to apply best practices across the infrastructure.

200 Arlington Street, Chelsea, Massachusetts 02150.

Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST. This position is expected to follow a hybrid model of reporting to work that combines in‑office workdays and work‑from‑home days as needed.

All offers of employment are conditional and subject to passing a Massachusetts Criminal Background Check (CORI), a security clearance (fingerprinting) consistent with IRS and/or public safety requirements, and security training.

• Develop, test, and implement scripts (primarily using Python or similar languages) to automate routine network configuration, monitoring, and security‑related tasks.
• Participate in various incidents and change management processes, providing analysis and troubleshooting assistance to resolve network and security‑related issues. Routinely participate in Major Incident conference bridges.
• Assist in the configuration, deployment, and management of network security devices and policies (e.g., firewalls, access lists) under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Maintain and update comprehensive technical documentation and network diagrams (including Visio) to reflect the current network and security infrastructure.
• Work closely with Network & Security Analysts and Security Engineers on asset inventory reconciliation and security compliance checks.
• Provide Tier two support for network operations and security operations, applying a growing understanding of network concepts and security best practices.

• Minimum of one (1) year of technical experience in programming, network administration, network security, or a closely related technical field.
• Foundational ability to read and write functional scripts, specifically in Python, for basic network configuration, data parsing, or routine task automation.

• Clear understanding of the TCP/IP protocol stack, network addressing, and basic subnetting.
• Working knowledge of Local Area Networks (LANs) and Wide Area…