ABOUT THE ROLE
Our Client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Cyber Security Analyst to support and enhance enterprise-wide security initiatives. This role plays a critical part in protecting systems, applications, and cloud environments through advanced threat analysis, vulnerability management, and security control implementation. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise, strong ownership, and the ability to lead security initiatives independently.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Support enterprise-wide vulnerability management program and remediation efforts
Perform advanced threat analysis and modeling to ensure security controls remain effective
Implement and manage security controls to protect enterprise systems and data
Complete and close IT tickets related to vulnerability remediation and endpoint protection
Serve as IT Security subject matter expert for business and IT projects
Support cloud initiatives by recommending and implementing security controls in public cloud environments
Perform application security reviews for web and mobile applications
Participate in CSIRT activities and security incident investigations
Collaborate with IT Security and Compliance teams to deliver integrated security solutions
Present technical solutions and findings to various levels of management
Lead security investigations and remediation efforts end to end with minimal direction
Provide mentorship to junior analysts and contribute to strategic security initiatives
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or a related field
7 or more years of hands-on information security experience with demonstrated ownership of programs or workstreams
Expert knowledge of Windows, Mac, Linux or Unix, and iSeries operating systems
Experience conducting security assessments and application or system analysis
Strong understanding of application security, risk assessment, penetration testing validation, and vulnerability remediation
Experience with database, networking, virtualization, and server hardware concepts
Advanced skills in endpoint security, threat management, and incident response
Experience with identity and access management solutions including SSO, MFA, IDaaS, and federated identity systems
Demonstrated ability to lead investigations and remediation efforts independently
Advanced expertise in at least one core security domain such as vulnerability management, detection and response, cloud security, or identity and access management
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet critical deadlines
Hands-on experience with Rapid7 administration
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Industry certifications such as AWS, Certified Cloud Architect, CCSK, CISSP, CEH, CCNA, or CompTIA Cloud+
Experience with application support and system troubleshooting
Experience working with offshore teams
Experience influencing stakeholders and contributing to security strategy and architecture decisions
