Cyber Security Analyst - Lead

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Immediate need for a talented Cyber Security Analyst - Lead. This is a 04 months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in NC, GA, FL, VA, TX, SC (Remote). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.

Job -94907

Pay Range: $76 - $76.90/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage new API security intake requests, ensuring proper documentation and risk assessment.
• Coordinate with development teams to gather additional technical details for security reviews.
• Track and ensure timely responses between security and development teams for remediation and clarifications.
• Maintain and optimize application security scanning schedules for APIs, containers, and applications.
• Perform and validate DAST (Dynamic Application Security Testing) and SAST (Static Application Security Testing) scans, analyze results, and drive remediation.
• Oversee container security assessments, ensuring compliance with organizational standards.
• Document findings, create actionable reports, and communicate risks effectively to technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Support knowledge transfer from outgoing consultants and ensure continuity of security processes.

Key Requirements and Technology

Experience:

• Key skills; API security testing, DAST and SAST tools (e.g., Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, Veracode, Checkmarx, Fortify).
• Container security; Docker, Kubernetes, image‑scanning tools like Anchore or Trivy.
• Hands‑on experience with API security testing and vulnerability management.
• Strong knowledge of DAST and SAST tools (e.g., Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, Veracode, Checkmarx, Fortify).
• Familiarity with container security (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, image‑scanning tools like Anchore or Trivy).
• Proven ability to manage security intake processes and coordinate across multiple development teams.
• Solid understanding of secure coding practices, OWASP Top 10, and API‑specific security risks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills for cross‑team collaboration.
• Ability to work independently and hit the ground running in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience with CI/CD pipeline integration for security tools.
• Knowledge of cloud‑native security (AWS, Azure, GCP) and API gateways.
• Familiarity with threat modeling and risk assessment methodologies.
• Exposure to Dev Sec Ops practices and automation of security testing.
• Certifications such as CSSLP, GWAPT, or API Security Specialist.

Our client is a leading Banking Industry , and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.

Additional Information

• Seniority level

Not Applicable

• Employment type

Contract

• Job function

Analyst and Information Technology

• Industries

Banking