Security analyst

Description

Key Qualifications

• 7+ years in information security with a focus on emergency response, security engineering, or vulnerability management
• Hands-on experience triaging, validating and responding to security vulnerabilities and 0-day issues, including issues under embargo
• Excellent knowledge about common security vulnerabilities
• Experience in network, systems, web and infrastructure security
• Strong knowledge of macOS, Linux, or Windows operating systems and distributed systems design
• Very good understanding of 3rd party cloud and container security, components and strategies
• Ability to analyze endpoint, network, and application logs at scale (e.g.,Splunk, OSQuery)
• Experience with threat modeling, business impact analysis, CVE analysis, and prioritization
• Scripting (Python, Go and/or bash) or software development experience
• Ability to track and manage multiple parallel vulnerability management activities
• Good communication skills and high standard of ethics

Deliverables

• Ability to validate, judge severity and business impact of security vulnerabilities
• Responsible for maintaining and improving the security posture by identifying, scoping and prioritizing remediation of vulnerabilities across org
• Provide technical guidance for resolution of reported vulnerabilities on various environments.
• Prepare summary reports that are compiled from newly discovered and existing vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to strategize and prioritize remediation work
• Monitor and track remediation work
• Identify and improve automation efforts to the current process
• Participate in response efforts related to vulnerability managements
• Provide timely updates to relevant stakeholders
• Create reports for tracking progress update

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Cupertino, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $60.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.