Security Analyst
QuEra Computing, Inc. · Boston, MA, USA
Posted about 2 months ago · $175,000 - $200,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 54 days QuEra Computing, Inc.'s roles stay open a median of 83 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 54% of QuEra Computing, Inc.'s roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at QuEra Computing, Inc.
- high 69 stale, 1 reposted of 69 open
- Hiring momentum
- 86 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-25
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from QuEra Computing, Inc.'s own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for QuEra Computing, Inc..
About this role
As a Security Analyst, you will join a small but growing Security & Compliance team, focusing on building security automations and managing vulnerabilities across cloud and on-premises environments. Your day-to-day tasks will include reviewing vulnerability scans, working with teams to remediate issues, supporting compliance efforts, and automating security processes through scripting. You'll also monitor for misconfigurations and assist with incident response and security assessments.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of QuEra Computing, Inc. as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent related experience
- Minimum of two years of experience with security exposure in information security, systems administration, or DevOps
- Proficient in at least one scripting language (Python, PowerShell, or Bash)
- Strong understanding of operating systems, networking, and cloud fundamentals
- Knowledge of security frameworks such as NIST
- Familiarity with vulnerability management tools (e.g., Tenable, Qualys, Rapid7, AWS Inspector, or Microsoft Defender)
Nice to have
- Experience with SIEM or SOAR platforms (e.g., Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel)
- Familiarity with infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
- Exposure to compliance frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, or NIST 800-53
- Security certifications (Security+, GSEC, AWS Security Specialty, or similar)
- Endpoint Security/Patching/Inventory experience
Worth weighing
- Compensation range is specified as $175,000 - $200,000+
- Role involves travel up to 15% for team building and planning exercises
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Listed by QuEra Computing, Inc. on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-25. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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