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Security Engineer in Boston, MA
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What is the adjusted total comp for a Security Engineer in Boston, MA?
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83.4
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83.4
What are the responsibilities of a Security Engineer in Boston, MA?
A Security Engineer is responsible for implementing measures to safeguard computer systems, networks, and sensitive data from unauthorized access, intrusion, and cyber threats. This includes vulnerability assessments, security audits, threat analysis, developing and implementing security policies and protocols, configuring firewalls, IDS/IPS, and other security products, ensuring compliance with security regulations, researching and staying up to date with the latest security threats and technologies, and responding to security incidents. Their primary objective is to secure the infrastructure, protect information assets, and maintain business continuity.
A level 5 Security Engineer in Boston, MA possesses a wide range of experience, and is looked to as a thought leader. Their work affects design, quality and timeline of entire product or service. Average experience 11 years.