Security Analyst at NS IT Solutions

Job Title: Security AnalystLocation: 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 MonthsHybrid 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 submissionRole OverviewClient 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 teamsKey ResponsibilitiesPerform vulnerability scanning and analysis using industry toolsSupport web application security including scanning and WAF configurationAnalyze logs and scanning outputs to recommend remediation stepsApply CIS STIG and other industry benchmarks for hardeningInvestigate security issues across HTTP encryption DNS SMTP PKI etc.Conduct container security assessmentsCreate clear documentation for architecture workflows and troubleshootingCommunicate requirements and status updates to stakeholdersRequired SkillsHands-on familiarity with:Web protocols - HTTP PKI signatures/encryption SMTP DNSVulnerability frameworks - CWE CVESecurity scanning tools - Nessus NMAP ZAP BurpSuite Invicti NucleiWeb application security and WAF technologiesContainer technologiesSecurity hardening standards - CIS STIG or equivalentPreferred ExperienceAuthentication & Identity: SAML Kerberos OAuth OIDC LDAPScripting: PowerShell PythonCI/CD: JenkinsSIEM & Logging: Splunk data onboarding sourcetypes data models HEC etc.Message/event platforms: Azure Event Hubs Kafka syslogEndpoint / Threat tools: Sentinel Defender CrowdStrike or equivalentGeneral QualificationsBachelors degree preferred (not mandatory)Strong problem-solving and analytical mindsetAbility to research independently and propose solutionsExcellent written documentation skillsClear verbal communication with cross-functional teamsRegardsVishal (Victor) Verma Assistant ManagerEmail: NS IT Solutions Old Bridge NJ 08857Required Skills:PKINMAPSMTPHTTPPOWERSHELLENCRYPTIONKERBEROSSAMLOAUTH Key Skills Council,Downstream,Laboratory,Bakery,Corporate Development Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1