IT Security Engineer in Cambridge

CMT is looking for a highly motivated and collaborative IT Security Engineer to join the CMT team. Reporting to the leader of IT Security, you will work in a highly collaborative role, mostly focused on the execution of assigned tasks relating to information technology security, infrastructure, and IT-managed cloud solutions. This role will also serve as a Tier-3 escalation point for our internal Help Desk. Communication skills are critical. This is a hybrid role that requires in-office presence at CMT’s headquarters in Cambridge, Massachusetts, at least 3 days per week, or as the work demands.

Responsibilities:

• Use independent judgment and discretion to execute assigned tasks in an efficient and effective manner.
• Collaborate with colleagues to implement and update IT processes and infrastructure.
• Implement solutions and controls that support adherence to CMT policy.
• Understand security governance control and implement best practices in IT-controlled environments (SaaS, email security, IdP, etc.).
• Proactively investigate and remediate emerging vulnerabilities impacting endpoints and SaaS tools.
• Act as tier 1 incident responder for remediating security incidents, exploits or alternative security events.
• Assist in maintaining playbooks for common threats (e.g., email quarantining, phishing, compromised endpoints, internal network intrusion) to standardize incident response.
• Collaborate with security stakeholders and other IT personnel on security-related projects.
• Assist with regular security audits on IT systems.
• Provide incident support when needed, which includes, but is not limited to, response, containment, remediation, and go-forward activities.
• Participate in tabletop exercises when needed.
• Respond to security detections, reviewing alerts for false positives or providing next steps for remediation.
• Advanced understanding of Datadog’s product and technology, including advanced queries and alert configuration.
• In-depth knowledge of Jamf’s Security Cloud offering.
• Research, recommend, and implement new technologies and features.
• Apply scripting and code development knowledge to identify security risks within code artifacts, scripts and packages as needed.
• Complete any additional tasks as they arise.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience and/or certification in a related field.
• 2+ years in IT Security.
• 2+ years of experience with macOS, iOS/iPadOS, and Windows management in an enterprise environment in a security role.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Understanding of common cloud provider ideologies.

Nice to Haves:

• Practical experience executing security-centric tasks.
• Experience with AWS management, Tableau, OneLogin, Sophos, and G-Suite preferred.
• CompTIA Security+, Jamf 200+ Certification, (ISC)2 CISSP, CCSP, or SSCP.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Fair and competitive salary based on skills and experience, and annual performance bonus.
• Equity may be awarded in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance, matching 401k, short-term & long-term disability and parental leave.
• Unlimited Paid Time Off including vacation, sick days & public holidays.
• Flexible scheduling and work from home policy depending on role and responsibilities.

Additional Perks:

• Work on a mission with real impact: crashes prevented, injuries avoided, lives protected around the world.
• Join an industry leader — 65 million drivers protected, powering 140+ programs across 25 countries.
• Recognized innovator in mobility AI, earning top honors including the TIME Industry Leader in AI, a Gold Edison Award, and the Artificial Intelligence Excellence Award for AI for Social Good.
• CMT is also Great Place to Work Certified.
• Be part of the team inventing the future of mobility and road safety.
• Move fast, own outcomes, do work that matters.
• High ownership, small teams, and direct access to leadership — no layers between your work and its impact.
• Unlimited PTO, flexible scheduling, competitive salary, annual performance bonus, RSUs, and full benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401k match.
• Summer Fridays provide team members with half days to recharge.
• Join one of our employee resource groups: Black, AAPI, LGBTQIA+, Women, Book Club, and Health & Wellness.
• Comprehensive wellness, education, and employee assistance programs.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

At CMT, we believe the best ideas come from a mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a workplace and culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their unique talents and perspectives. Diversity is essential to our success, and we actively seek candidates from all backgrounds to join our growing team. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability state.

CMT is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. To learn more, visit www.cmtelematics.com and follow us on Instagram @cmt.ai.

About Cambridge Mobile Telematics:

Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT) is the world’s largest telematics and AI company for safer mobility. Its mission is to make the world’s roads and drivers safer. The company’s AI-driven platform, DriveWell Fusion®, proactively identifies and reduces driving risk, leading to fewer crashes and injuries. To date, CMT’s technology has helped prevent over 126,000 crashes worldwide. CMT enables partners to measure risk, detect crashes, provide life-saving assistance, and streamline claims. Headquartered in Cambridge, MA, CMT operates globally with offices in Budapest, Hungary; Chennai, India; Seattle, Washington; Tokyo, Japan; and Zagreb, Croatia. Learn more at www.cmt.ai.