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Job Title: Security Analyst Location: Hybrid - New York, NY (must be onsite in one of the approved hub cities; see list below) Type: Contract (W2 only, no sponsorship) Duration: 8 Months Hybrid Locations (must work from one of these cities) New York, NY (primary) plus any of the following hubs: Alpharetta GA, Charlotte NC, Chicago IL, Conshohocken PA, Dallas TX, Denver CO, Fargo ND, Garden City NY, Houston TX, Lenexa KS, Lubbock TX, Morristown NJ, Mt Juliet TN, Purchase NY, Topeka KS. NOTE: No sponsorship // LinkedIn profile required for submission Role Overview Client is seeking a Security Analyst with strong hands-on experience in security scanning, vulnerability identification, application security, and security standards/compliance. This role is part of a hybrid onsite model in NYC and requires a candidate capable of independent research, structured documentation, and clear communication across technical teams Key Responsibilities Perform vulnerability scanning and analysis using industry tools Support web application security including scanning and WAF configuration Analyze logs and scanning outputs to recommend remediation steps Apply CIS, STIG and other industry benchmarks for hardening Investigate security issues across HTTP, encryption, DNS, SMTP, PKI etc. Conduct container security assessments Create clear documentation for architecture, workflows, and troubleshooting Communicate requirements and status updates to stakeholders Required Skills Hands-on familiarity with: Web protocols - HTTP, PKI, signatures/encryption, SMTP, DNS Vulnerability frameworks - CWE, CVE Security scanning tools - Nessus, NMAP, ZAP, BurpSuite, Invicti, Nuclei Web application security and WAF technologies Container technologies Security hardening standards - CIS, STIG or equivalent Preferred Experience Authentication & Identity: SAML, Kerberos, OAuth, OIDC, LDAP Scripting: PowerShell, Python CI/CD: Jenkins SIEM & Logging: Splunk data onboarding, sourcetypes, data models, HEC, etc. Message/event platforms: Azure Event Hubs, Kafka, syslog Endpoint / Threat tools: Sentinel, Defender, CrowdStrike or equivalent General Qualifications Bachelor’s degree preferred (not mandatory) Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset Ability to research independently and propose solutions Excellent written documentation skills Clear verbal communication with cross-functional teams Regards Vishal (Victor) Verma | Assistant Manager Email: vishal@nsitsolutions.com NS IT Solutions | Old Bridge, NJ 08857www.nsitsolutions.com
Salary : $50 - $55