Senior Security Analyst

New York, NY, US • Posted 1 day ago • Updated 1 hour ago

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USD $60.00 - 80.00 per hour

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Recruiting
SAP BASIS
Antivirus
Collaboration
Dashboard
Reporting
Management
Inventory
Root Cause Analysis
Splunk
Regulatory Compliance
Optimization
Computer Science
Cyber Security
FOCUS
Endpoint Protection
Audiovisual
AV
Microsoft
Vulnerability Management
Qualys
Microsoft Windows
OS X
Linux
Incident Management
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Communication
CISSP
Certified Ethical Hacker
Security+
Scripting
Windows PowerShell
Python
SIEM

Summary

Our client is hiring a Senior Security Analyst on a long-term contract basis.

Work Location: New York, New York
Work Model: Hybrid

Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Cybersecurity Engineer with expertise in endpoint security technologies to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for deploying, managing, and optimizing security tools across enterprise endpoints. This role focuses on ensuring robust protection against threats through advanced solutions such as Antivirus (AV), Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), Cyber Asset Attack Surface Management (CAASM), and Vulnerability Management platforms.

Responsibilities:

Endpoint Security Deployment & Management
- Implement and maintain enterprise-grade AV and EDR solutions across all endpoints.
- Configure policies, rules, and alerts to ensure optimal security posture.
- Monitor and troubleshoot endpoint security tools for performance and compliance.
- Experience with Windows Defender Attack Path remediation and exposure management
Vulnerability Management
- Conduct regular vulnerability scans and assessments.
- Collaborate with IT and application teams to remediate identified vulnerabilities.
- Maintain vulnerability management dashboards and reporting.
Cyber Asset Attack Surface Management (CAASM)
- Integrate CAASM tools to identify and manage all assets within the environment.
- Ensure accurate asset inventory and risk prioritization.
Incident Response & Threat Hunting
- Investigate and respond to endpoint security alerts and incidents.
- Perform root cause analysis and recommend preventive measures.
- Perform investigation using SIEM tool such as Splunk
Policy & Compliance
- Develop and enforce endpoint security standards and best practices.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational security requirements.
Automation & Optimization
- Identify opportunities to automate repetitive security tasks.
- Optimize configurations for performance and security effectiveness.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience).
5+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering with a focus on endpoint security.
Must have hands-on experience with AV and EDR platforms (e.g., CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Microsoft Defender).
Familiarity with CAASM tools and vulnerability management solutions (e.g., Tenable, Qualys).
Strong understanding of Windows, macOS, and Linux endpoint environments.
Knowledge of incident response processes and threat detection techniques.
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CEH, CompTIA Security+).
Experience with scripting and automation (PowerShell, Python).
Exposure to SIEM platforms and integration with endpoint tools.

Pay Rate: $60 - $80
Job ID: 84258

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Position Id: 84258
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