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Cyber Security Manager

TEKsystems
$70.00 - $80.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Massachusetts, Charlestown
May 01, 2026
Description Our Client is looking for a handson Cybersecurity Manager. This role is ideal for a security professional who thrives in building internal security programs and enjoys bringing structure, visibility, and accountability to outsourced security operations. Today, the majority of security functions are delivered through a managed security provider (MSP/MSSP). This role serves as the internal security control pillar, connecting vendors, IT, and the business, while helping move the organization from a reactive posture to a more controlled, riskbased security model. This is not a GRCheavy or strategyonly role. The Cybersecurity Manager will actively triage alerts, manage incidents, validate vendor outputs, and provide technically grounded security advice as the company scales its cloud, AI, and datadriven capabilities. What You'll Be Responsible For Managed Security Provider Oversight (Primary Focus) * Own and manage the relationship with the organization's MSP/MSSP * Review, validate, and contextualize security alerts and notifications (rather than simply forwarding them) * Ensure timely followup, remediation, and accountability from vendors * Perform technical validation of vendor assessments and findings * Act as the primary coordination point between the MSSP, infrastructure teams, internal security resources, and the Service Desk Manager Incident Management, Alerting & Investigation * Oversee MDR incidents, escalations, and notifications * Triage alerts, assess impact, determine business risk, and escalate appropriately * Conduct handson investigation of alerts across tools such as: Microsoft security tooling (M365) Azure Sentinel Rapid7 (via MSSP) DLP, monitoring, and endpoint telemetry * Support incident response through containment guidance, validation of remediation, and postincident followup * Bring clarity and decisionmaking to ambiguous or incomplete alerts Vendor Security & Risk Due Diligence * Support vendor onboarding with technical security due diligence (no formal GRC platform today) * Validate vendor security controls, architectures, and practices-especially for: AI platforms and vendors AWSbased systems and components Emerging and thirdparty technologies * Partner with life sciences, data privacy, and UKbased teams already performing assessments-this role provides the technical validation layer * Help translate vendor risk into practical, riskbased recommendations for the business Controls, Advisory & Program Development * Contribute to security SOPs and policies (lightweight governance, not heavy compliance bureaucracy) * Advise and validate IAM controls as access requirements and systems continue to expand * Support securityrelated audits, IT SOX activities, and penetration testing efforts (planned later in the year) * Act as a trusted security advisor to IT and business stakeholders, balancing risk, speed, and business needs Technology Environment * Microsoftfirst security stack (M365) * Azure Sentinel (SIEM) * Rapid7 (via MSSP) * KnowBe4 (security awareness training already in place) * AWS components being introduced * AI platforms and vendors in scope * No formal GRC platform Skills Cyber security, Risk management, Incident response, M365 Security, pharma Top Skills Details Cyber security,Risk management,Incident response,M365 Security Additional Skills & Qualifications Life sciences exp preferred Experience Level Expert Level Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Charlestown, MA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $70.00 - $80.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Charlestown,MA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on May 8, 2026. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.