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Sr. Cyber Security Analyst - Penetration Tester

Hybrid in Columbia, SC, US • Posted 8 hours ago • Updated 8 hours ago

Contract W2

6 Months

Hybrid

Depends on Experience

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Skills

CYBER SECURITY
CYBER
CYBERSECURITY
THREAT INTELLIGENCE
SECOPS
SECURITY OPERATIONS
THREATS
VULNERABILITY
PENETRATION TESTING

Summary

DPP is seeking a Sr. Cyber Security Analyst for an opportunity with our client in the healthcare insurance industry.

Work location: Partial onsite (T, W, TH) and as needed in Columbia, SC
Duration: 6 months
Schedule: 8:00AM-5PM; overtime as needed, on-call, weekends, off-hours, some travel as needed, but not usual.
Terms: W2 contract
Work authorization: Candidates must be eligible to earn a low-level (Public Trust) US security clearance.

Position description:

A Penetration Tester / Security Assessor typically spends the day planning and executing security tests against applications, systems, and infrastructure to uncover vulnerabilities before attackers do.
Much of the work involves using Linux-based environments and tools such as Burp Suite, Metasploit, and Nessus to perform web application testing, vulnerability scanning, exploitation validation, and manual verification of findings.
They often review scope, analyze prior results, run scans, investigate weaknesses, and document evidence to determine real-world risk.

About the Cyber Threat Intelligence (SecOps) team:

This team is made up of highly motivated senior cybersecurity practitioners who bring deep hands-on experience in penetration testing, assessment, threat hunting, forensics, and security operations.
The team works closely together to support ongoing security testing initiatives, validate risk across applications and infrastructure, and help strengthen the organization’s overall security posture.
A key selling point for candidates is the team’s collaborative culture, with members openly sharing intelligence, techniques, and findings and actively supporting one another in solving complex security problems.
This is a strong opportunity for someone who values working alongside experienced professionals in an environment that encourages knowledge sharing, continuous learning, and high-quality security work.

Required technology:

Linux
Penetration testing tools (e.g., BurbSuite, MetaSploit, Nessus)
Ability to perform manual testing against applications, systems, and infrastructure
Hands-on penetration testing expertise
Ability to validate, exploit, or explain the findings
Ability to distinguish false positives from legitimate security weaknesses or assess real-world risk

Soft skills:

Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain security findings to both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to translate complex vulnerabilities into business-relevant risk and provide practical, understandable remediation guidance.
Professional presence and confidence when discussing assessment results, answering questions, and presenting recommendations.
Ability to document findings thoroughly, accurately, and in a polished manner suitable for reports and stakeholder communication.

Required work experience:

8 years of job-related technical experience.

Required education/equivalencies:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or other job-related degree;
OR, Associates degree in CS, IT, or other job-related degree plus 2 years of work-related experience;
OR, 4 years job-related work experience (total 12 years without a degree)

: This role requires the ability to obtain a low-level (Public Trust) US security clearance, which requires a thorough background search and ship. Residency requirements may apply.

Interested? Learn more:
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Dice Id: 10114775
Position Id: 26-00912
Posted 8 hours ago

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