Cybersecurity Engineer / Analyst

Job Title: Cybersecurity Engineer / Analyst
Location: New York, NY (In-person Interview)
Employment Type: W2 Contract

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor enterprise systems, networks, and applications for potential security threats and vulnerabilities.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate cybersecurity risks across IT infrastructure.
• Perform vulnerability assessments, security audits, and penetration testing coordination.
• Manage and monitor security tools such as SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and endpoint protection solutions.
• Analyze security alerts, investigate incidents, and support incident response activities.
• Implement and maintain security policies, procedures, and technical controls.
• Support identity and access management (IAM), privileged access management (PAM), and multi-factor authentication (MFA).
• Conduct risk assessments and recommend appropriate security remediation measures.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, network, and application teams to implement security best practices.
• Support security compliance initiatives, audits, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare security reports, incident documentation, and risk assessment reports.
• Participate in disaster recovery, business continuity, and cybersecurity preparedness activities.
• Stay updated on emerging cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices.

Required Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, information security, and risk management.
• Experience with SIEM tools such as Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, or IBM QRadar.
• Knowledge of firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, endpoint security, and network security.
• Experience with vulnerability management tools such as Tenable Nessus, Qualys, or Rapid7.
• Knowledge of identity and access management solutions.
• Familiarity with operating systems including Windows and Linux.
• Understanding of encryption, authentication, authorization, and data protection practices.
• Experience with incident response, threat detection, and security monitoring.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, or IT security operations.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, Security+, CEH, GSEC, or equivalent.
• Experience supporting large enterprise environments.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional technical teams.