Cyber Security Analyst

Location: Raleigh, NC

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

Position Type: Contract

Contract Duration: 6 months

Pay Rate: $70.00–$79.31 / Hour (USD)

Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

Support Logging and Monitoring MRA remediation to meet management complete timeline. Support is required to review 300 applications for adherence to standards as well as security tool assessments and rationalizations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform in-depth analysis of security events and detections from SIEM and EDR platforms.
• Review and recommend improvements to security policies and detection strategies.
• Assist with log onboarding for critical applications, ensuring proper field capture and normalization.
• Utilize Splunk to locate logs, assess data sparsity, and validate normalization.
• Collaborate with IT teams and application owners to identify gaps and implement detection enhancements.
• Apply MITRE ATT&CK framework to strengthen detection coverage and threat modeling.
• Document findings, recommendations, and detection logic clearly and concisely.

Required Skills

• Proven experience in detection engineering within cybersecurity operations.
• Strong proficiency in Splunk (Power User level or higher).
• Hands-on experience with security tools such as CrowdStrike, UEBA, and database monitoring solutions.
• Familiarity with SIEM and EDR analysis methodologies.
• Working knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills; ability to guide application owners through technical requirements.

Preferred Skills

• Splunk administration experience.
• Relevant certifications such as: CISSP, GIAC, or Splunk Certified Power User.
• Experience in financial services or highly regulated environments.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

This client is a leading banking and financial services institution with more than 125 years of history providing comprehensive personal and business banking stability. With over $200 billion in assets, more than 550 branches across 23 states, and a Fortune 500 presence, this top-20 U.S. bank operates at significant national scale. The organization serves personal, business, commercial, and wealth management clients coast to coast, with teams that include commercial bankers, wealth management advisors, credit analysts, technology specialists, and retail banking professionals.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-15110

Industry: Data & Analytics

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