Remote Cyber Security Lead: API & Container Security

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

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.