Cyber Security Analyst

Valiant Technologies LLC; New York (NY); Remote; USD 96,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Valiant Technologies LLC is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst for a remote-friendly role based in Long Island City, NY. The position supports security operations, web gateways, proxies, and incident response in a 24-month engagement with potential extension.

The ideal candidate has a master's in a cybersecurity-related field and 4+ years of experience, plus CISSP/CISA/CISM or similar certifications. U.S. work authorization is required; remote work options available.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of experience in cybersecurity operations, security engineering, or network security roles.
• Industry security certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, Security+, or SSCP.
• Experience administering and supporting enterprise web proxy solutions, including secure web gateways, URL filtering, and SSL/TLS inspection technologies.
• Experience managing and maintaining next-generation firewalls (NGFWs), including security policy administration, traffic analysis, and threat prevention capabilities.
• Strong understanding of network security concepts, including TCP/IP, routing, switching, DNS, VPNs, proxies, and secure network architectures.
• Experience investigating security incidents, analyzing security events, and supporting incident response activities.
• Experience managing Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, industry best practices, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Experience reviewing security requests, conducting risk assessments, and implementing security controls.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with technical teams, business stakeholders, vendors, and external partners.
• Experience creating and maintaining technical documentation, operational procedures, and security standards.

Responsibilities

• Administers and maintains enterprise web security platforms, including secure web gateways, proxy services, and SSL/TLS inspection technologies, to protect users and systems from web-based threats.
• Manages forward and reverse proxy environments to ensure secure access to applications and services, and monitors the performance, availability, and effectiveness of security infrastructure.
• Implements and maintains web filtering, access control, and security policies that enforce organizational cybersecurity standards and protect sensitive information.
• Troubleshoots complex security infrastructure issues, supports platform upgrades and deployments, and works with infrastructure, networking, and application teams to strengthen security controls.
• Develops technical documentation and operational procedures, evaluates emerging threats, and recommends improvements to the organization's security posture and resilience.

Skills

Cybersecurity operations

Security engineering

Network security

Incident response

Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

Technical documentation

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Cybersecurity/IT/CS or equivalent

Tools

Secure Web Gateways

URL Filtering

SSL/TLS inspection

NGFWs management

Job description

US Citizen, Green Card, H-1B, OPT-EAD, CPT, Other

Job Title: Cyber Security Analyst
Location: Long Island City, NY(Remote)
Duration: 24 Months + Extension
Bill Rate: $83/hour (C2C)
Job Type: W-2, 1099, C2C
Client: To Be Discussed Later
Work Authorization: US Citizen, Green Card, OPT-EAD, CPT, H-1B, H4-EAD, Other

Job Description:

• Administers and maintains enterprise web security platforms, including secure web gateways, proxy services, and SSL/TLS inspection technologies, to protect users and systems from web-based threats.
• Manages forward and reverse proxy environments to ensure secure access to applications and services, and monitors the performance, availability, and effectiveness of security infrastructure.
• Implements and maintains web filtering, access control, and security policies that enforce organizational cybersecurity standards and protect sensitive information.
• Troubleshoots complex security infrastructure issues, supports platform upgrades and deployments, and works with infrastructure, networking, and application teams to strengthen security controls.
• Develops technical documentation and operational procedures, evaluates emerging threats, and recommends improvements to the organization's security posture and resilience.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of experience in cybersecurity operations, security engineering, or network security roles.
• Industry security certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, Security+, or SSCP.
• Experience administering and supporting enterprise web proxy solutions, including secure web gateways, URL filtering, and SSL/TLS inspection technologies.
• Experience managing and maintaining next-generation firewalls (NGFWs), including security policy administration, traffic analysis, and threat prevention capabilities.
• Strong understanding of network security concepts, including TCP/IP, routing, switching, DNS, VPNs, proxies, and secure network architectures.
• Experience investigating security incidents, analyzing security events, and supporting incident response activities.
• Experience managing Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, industry best practices, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Experience reviewing security requests, conducting risk assessments, and implementing security controls.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with technical teams, business stakeholders, vendors, and external partners.
• Experience creating and maintaining technical documentation, operational procedures, and security standards.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.