Senior Cyber Security Analyst
DeWinter BH ·www.dewintergroup.com
Apply directTitle: Senior Cyber Security Analyst (Technical Lead)
Job Type: Contract
Contract Length: Long-term (Potential for FTE conversion)
Pay Range: $55-70/hr
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Woodlands, TX / Watsonville, CA / Remote (US-Based)
About the Opportunity:
Our client, a leader in Technology/Security, is looking for a skilled Senior Cyber Security Analyst (Technical Lead) to join their team for a long-term contract engagement. This is a critical technical and leadership pivot point responsible for identifying enterprise risks and developing initiatives to mitigate them, with a specific focus on Mobile Device Management (MDM/Intune) and Privileged Access Management (PAM). This is a high-impact role that requires a self-motivated professional who can hit the ground running and deliver results quickly.
Key Responsibilities & Deliverables:
This role is focused on the successful completion of specific tasks and deliverables. Your responsibilities will include:
- Project Leadership (40-50%): Leading the implementation of key security projects, specifically MDM/Intune and PAM.
- Supervision & Mentorship (30%): Acting as a technical mentor to junior staff, conducting one-on-ones, and ensuring the team is aligned with sprint deadlines and technical viability.
- Security Operations & Triage (20-30%): Serving as the escalation point for security-related triage and managing/resolving alerts within Proofpoint Email Security and identity-related compromises.
- AI Initiative: Evaluating and implementing AI applications to automate security operations and advance proactive cyber detections.
- Documentation: Authoring security policies, standards, procedures, and runbooks to ensure compliance and "optimal safety" protocols.
We are looking for someone with a proven track record of successful contract engagements. The ideal candidate will have:
- 7–10+ years of IT Security experience in medium-to-large corporate environments (Non-Federal/Government background preferred for cultural adaptability).
- Deep expertise in:
- Email Security: Deep expertise in Proofpoint.
- Endpoint/MDM: Experience with Microsoft Intune or similar MDM platforms.
- Identity & Access: Experience with PAM and Identity Security.
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and manage your own time effectively to meet project goals, acting as a proactive problem solver and exercising high-level judgment.
- Experience with Agile/Sprint planning and creating User Stories/Test Cases.
- Strong communication skills to communicate complex technical risks to various stakeholders with diplomacy.
- Experience with Core Tools including Vulnerability management, EDR, SIEM/SOC, Web filtering, and Next-Gen Firewalls.
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The Senior Cyber Security Analyst role with DeWinter BH is based in Watsonville, CA, US. The role is remote-friendly.
Is the Senior Cyber Security Analyst role remote?
Yes — the Senior Cyber Security Analyst position at DeWinter BH is remote. Candidates based in US are preferred.
What does the Senior Cyber Security Analyst role pay?
DeWinter BH lists the Senior Cyber Security Analyst role at up to USD 70 per hour.
Is the Senior Cyber Security Analyst role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at DeWinter BH.
What experience level is the Senior Cyber Security Analyst role?
The Senior Cyber Security Analyst position is aimed at senior-level candidates.
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