Cyber Security Analyst - Lead

Pyramid Consulting, Inc; North Carolina; Remote; USD 104,697 - 105,937; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) plan

Paid sick leave

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Analyst - Lead for a 4-month contract with potential for extension. This remote position involves managing API security requests, coordinating with development teams, and utilizing DAST/SAST tools for vulnerability management. Candidates should have strong knowledge of secure coding practices and be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Competitive pay rates between $76.00/hr and $76.90/hr are offered, along with benefitting from a collaborative team atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with API security testing and vulnerability management.
• Proven ability to manage security intake processes and coordinate across multiple development teams.
• Exposure to DevSecOps practices and automation of security testing.

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.
• Perform and validate DAST and SAST scans, analyze results, and drive remediation.

Skills

API security testing

DAST and SAST tools

Container security

Vulnerability management

Secure coding practices

Excellent communication skills

Cloud-native security

CI/CD pipeline integration

Threat modeling

Automation of security testing

Education

Certifications such as CSSLP, GWAPT, or API Security Specialist

Tools

Burp Suite

OWASP ZAP

Veracode

Checkmarx

Fortify

Docker

Kubernetes

Anchore

Trivy

Job description

Pyramid Consulting, Inc pay range

This range is provided by Pyramid Consulting, Inc. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$76.00/hr - $76.90/hr

Job Description

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 ID: 25-94907

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 DevSecOps 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.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Analyst and Information Technology

Industries

Banking

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