Associate Cybersecurity Engineer

What we do-

Aspen is a technology leader in sustainability and electrification solutions. The Companys aerogel technology enables its customers and partners to achieve their own objectives around the global megatrends of resource efficiency e-mobility and clean energy. Aspens PyroThin products enable solutions to thermal runaway challenges within the electric vehicle (EV) market. The Companys Cryogel and Pyrogel products are valued by the worlds largest energy infrastructure companies. Aspens strategy is to partner with world-class industry leaders to leverage its Aerogel Technology Platform into additional high-value markets. Aspen is headquartered in Northborough Mass.

What we value-

At Aspen our values reflect who we are and how we work both with each other and our customers suppliers and communities. They shape our interactions guide our decisions and inspire us to bring our collaborating internally or externally our values drive us to make a meaningful impact within Aspen and in all our relationships.

Aspens CORE Values

We Do the Right Thing

We are Problem Solvers

We are Allies

We Drive Forward

What you will do-

An early-career hands-on position focused on daily security and network operations documentation audit evidence awareness activities initial alert triage and corporate/OT infrastructure support.

How will you do it-

• Support corporate and OT network operations by documenting network architecture mapping switches and patch panels validating VLAN assignments and assisting with approved switch and firewall changes.
• Support the installation cabling configuration inventory and documentation of switches firewalls servers wireless equipment and other data center or plant infrastructure.
• Assist with the daily administration and monitoring of security platforms including EDR IDS/IPS SIEM vulnerability management email security password management firewalls SASE and privileged access systems.
• Review security alerts vulnerability findings phishing reports and system health notifications; document findings perform initial triage and escalate issues according to established procedures.
• Help troubleshoot email delivery and authentication issues involving SPF DKIM DMARC approved third party senders and email security platforms.
• Assist with recurring security control reviews including user access privileged accounts firewall policies access control lists inactive accounts vendor access and security tool configuration.
• Collect organize validate and maintain evidence for customer and internal audits.
• Track identified vulnerabilities audit findings and control gaps through remediation and closure.
• Help operate the security awareness program by scheduling training and phishing simulations tracking completion following up with users and preparing program metrics.
• Maintain security procedures network diagrams asset records change records knowledge base articles and policy documentation.
• Participate in cybersecurity projects and incident response activities while developing deeper skills in networking security engineering compliance and OT security.

Why you are right for the job-

• Bachelors degree in computer science Information Security or a related field preferred.
• 2 years of experience in networking IT infrastructure and/or cybersecurity.
• CCNA Network Security or a comparable certification.

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

Required:

• Foundational knowledge of switching routing VLANs firewalls network segmentation and common network protocols.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity principles operational security tools and industry best practices.
• Strong troubleshooting documentation communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow established procedures recognize when escalation is necessary and manage multiple operational tasks.
• Eagerness to gain hands on experience across corporate networking cybersecurity data center infrastructure and industrial/OT environments.

Preferred:

• Previous exposure to enterprise cybersecurity tools such as EDR SIEM vulnerability management email security or firewalls.
• Experience documenting networks mapping switch and patch-panel connections or maintaining asset inventories.
• Familiarity with SPF DKIM and DMARC.
• Exposure to manufacturing industrial or OT environments.
• Experience supporting audits compliance activities or security-awareness programs.
• Hands-on experience installing or configuring switches firewalls wireless equipment or servers.

What to expect-

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Frequently required to stand
• Frequently required to walk
• Occasionally required to sit
• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Occasionally required to climb balance bend stoop kneel or crawl
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather)
• Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts
• Occasionally works around fumes airborne particles or toxic chemicals
• Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions
• Occasionally exposed to extreme heat or cold (non-weather)
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50lbs pounds

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PERKS OFJOININGOUR TEAM!

Aspen is committed to offering a comprehensive benefits package a positive and productive work environment encouraged work/life and family balance and opportunities for growth and development in a culture that is focused on inclusion sustainability and working together to solve the worlds toughest challenges.

Aspen is proud to offer a competitive benefits package including Medical Dental Vision Tuition Reimbursement Paid Holidays Sick Time and addition we also offer 401k Employer Match Life and Disability Insurance and other benefits.

Expected Compensation: Between $90000 and $105000 USD/year based on experience

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.

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 toor call and leave a voice message at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information and we will return your message.

Required Experience:

IC