Sr. Cybersecurity Analyst (Contractor)

What You’ll Do

We are seeking an experienced Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to join our cybersecurity team. The successful candidate will be supporting us with different security operations tasks including monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security threats, threat hunting and vulnerability management. You will be expected to have practical implementation knowledge of various security, privacy, and business continuity and compliance frameworks.

Location: Hybrid, working onsite at our San Jose HQ 3 days per week, with the flexibility to work remotely the remainder of your time 

• Monitor and analyze security event logs from various sources (e.g., firewalls, intrusion detection systems, endpoint protection) to identify potential security threats.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of security incidents to determine root cause and recommend remediation steps.
• Develop and implement DLP policies and procedures to protect sensitive data from unauthorized access or exfiltration.
• Perform regular vulnerability scans using tools such as Tenable and Rapid7 Insight VM to identify potential vulnerabilities in the organization's network infrastructure.
• Prioritize remediation efforts based on risk assessment and business impact.
• Coordinate remediation efforts with IT teams to ensure timely patching of identified vulnerabilities.
• Conduct threats hunting activities using different tools including SIEM, EDR and CASB to proactively identify potential threats that may have evaded traditional security controls.
• Monitor network traffic, detect anomalies, and respond to potential security threats using advanced security tools and technologies
• Collaborate with the team to respond quickly and effectively in the event of a security breach or incident.
• Develop and maintain documentation on cybersecurity processes, procedures, and best practices.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in a cybersecurity role with a focus on threat analysis, incident response, vulnerability management, or DLP monitoring.
• Proven experience with DLP solutions such as Symantec Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Netskope DLP, Endpoint Protector or similar technologies.
• Experience with vulnerability management tools such as Tenable or Rapid 7 Insight VM is required; knowledge of other scanning tools is a plus.
• Utilize Network Detection and Response (NDR) tools to monitor network traffic, detect anomalies, and respond to potential security threats. Experience or knowledge in NDR tools is preferred.
• You’re inclusive, adapting your style to the situation and diverse global norms of our people.
• An avid learner, you approach challenges with curiosity and resilience, seeking data to help build understanding.
• You’re collaborative, building relationships, humbly offering support and openly welcoming approaches.
• Innovative and creative, you proactively explore new ideas and adapt quickly to change.

W-2 Contract position through Eastridge MSP