Security Analyst - Consultant

Lumen Solutions Group Inc. • Columbia, SC

5h • Remote

About The Position

This role involves providing expertise in cloud security and architecture, focusing on cyber threat monitoring, detection, response, and incident handling. The consultant will work with vulnerability management, cloud-specific attack vectors, and penetration testing tools. The position requires the contractor to provide their own equipment, with access to necessary systems provided via a virtual desktop.

Requirements

• Cloud Security or Architecture Certification
• 5+ years of experience with Cyber Threat Monitoring, Detection, Response and Incident Handling
• Knowledge of OWASP Top 10 and cloud-specific attack vectors
• Experience with vulnerability management and remediation in cloud environments
• 5+ years of I.T. experience working with Windows, Linux, Cloud technologies or Web-based applications
• Hands-on experience with penetration testing tools (Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, Kali Linux)
• 3+ years of experience with cloud platforms (in order of preference): Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and/or GCP

Nice To Haves

• BS degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or similar discipline
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
• Network Security Certifications
• COMPTIA CLOUD+
• Experience with Prisma Cloud, Dome9, or similar Cloud Security capabilities
• Prior experience working with cloud security and governance tools, cloud access security brokers (CASBs), and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Experience designing and deploying an inspection architecture in a cloud environment
• Experience with full-stack deployment
• CISSP

Responsibilities

• Cloud Security or Architecture
• Cyber Threat Monitoring, Detection, Response and Incident Handling
• Knowledge of OWASP Top 10 and cloud-specific attack vectors
• Vulnerability management and remediation in cloud environments
• Penetration testing

Benefits

• Access to a virtual desktop set up (software) will be provided by Lumen’s client, allowing the user access to the required systems and technology.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree