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Pyramid Consulting, Inc · 1 month ago

Cyber Security Analyst - Lead

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$76/hr - $76.90/hr

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. is a staffing firm working with a leading Banking Industry client to fill a contract position for a Cyber Security Analyst - Lead. The role involves managing API security intake requests, coordinating with development teams for security reviews, and performing application security testing to ensure compliance and optimize security processes.

ConsultingInformation TechnologyLegalProfessional ServicesSoftwareStaffing Agency

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

Qualification

API security testingDAST toolsSAST toolsContainer securityVulnerability managementSecure coding practicesCI/CD pipeline integrationCloud-native securityThreat modelingRisk assessmentDevSecOps practicesCSSLP certificationGWAPT certificationAPI Security Specialist certificationStakeholder managementCommunication

Required

API security testing, DAST and SAST tools (e.g., Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, Veracode, Checkmarx, Fortify)

Container security (e.g., 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

Benefits

Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) plan

Paid sick leave (depending on work location)

Company

Pyramid Consulting, Inc

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Pyramid Consulting, a global leader in workforce and technology solutions, empowers individuals and organizations to transform and thrive in the most challenging and competitive markets.

Founded in 1996

Alpharetta, Georgia, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://pyramidci.com/

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