Cyber Security Analyst

Join our dynamic team to manage and enhance our corporate cybersecurity environment. You will be responsible for conducting vulnerability scans, developing and executing remediation plans, and maintaining security documentation that aligns with evolving standards. Support our cybersecurity efforts across various projects and programs, ensuring compliance with NIST 800-53. This role also involves performing container scans on equipment to bolster our security measures.

Responsibilities

• Manage the corporate cybersecurity environment.
• Conduct vulnerability scans to identify potential security risks.
• Develop and execute remediation plans to mitigate identified vulnerabilities.
• Maintain and update security documentation in line with evolving cybersecurity standards.
• Support cybersecurity efforts across various projects and programs.
• Perform container scans on equipment to ensure security integrity.
• Ensure compliance with NIST 800-53 guidelines.

• Experience with NIST frameworks, specifically NIST 800-53.
• Proficiency in using SIEM tools for security monitoring.
• Hands-on experience in vulnerability management and remediation planning.
• A minimum of 1 year of cybersecurity experience is required.
• Eligibility and willingness to obtain a Secret clearance, which will be sponsored by GALT.

• 3 years of cybersecurity experience is preferred.
• Experience in a DoD or cleared environment is preferred but not required.

You will be joining a team consisting of 3 IT team members and 1 Cybersecurity Specialist. The objective is to increase bandwidth and support ongoing initiatives, not to backfill a position.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Diego, CA.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in San Diego,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on May 18, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $40 - $50