Sr Cyber Security Analyst
Hansen Talent Group (HTG) · Columbia, SC · 3 wk ago
On-siteInformation TechnologyFull-time
What You'll Do
- Plan and execute penetration tests, vulnerability assessments, and security reviews across enterprise environments
- Perform web application, infrastructure, and network security testing using industry-standard tools and techniques
- Validate vulnerabilities, assess business risk, and provide remediation recommendations
- Conduct advanced threat hunting and security investigations
- Monitor and analyze security events escalated by junior analysts
- Research emerging threats, attacker techniques, and security trends to improve testing methodologies
- Support the implementation and tuning of security tools and assessment platforms
- Document findings, prepare assessment reports, and communicate results to technical and business stakeholders
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior security team members
- Collaborate with security operations, engineering, and infrastructure teams to improve enterprise security controls
What You'll Need
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Cybersecurity or related technical experience
- Hands-on penetration testing and security assessment experience in enterprise environments
- Strong Linux experience and proficiency with penetration testing tools such as Burp Suite, Metasploit, and Nessus
- Experience validating vulnerabilities and performing manual testing beyond automated scanning tools
- Strong understanding of network security, application security, threat analysis, incident response, and vulnerability management
- Experience communicating technical findings and risk to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills