Security & Vulnerability Analyst - Contract

Simplex•Austin, TX

5d•$45 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

We are working with a successful Agency in Austin, Texas, to find a Security & Vulnerability Analyst to join a small team. The project is to analyze the Agency's front-end systems to identify architectural pitfalls, map and detect endpoints, and conduct vulnerability studies across integrated platforms — For example, taking a close look at the risks introduced by SharePoint integrations used across all systems. This is a Security/Infrastructure project, and you will work directly with the Senior Engineers already on the team. The ideal candidate will be able to work autonomously on this project and collaborate with the Senior Engineers already on the team. You will have great communication skills, and most importantly, you will be a hands-on Analyst experienced in front-end architecture review, endpoint detection, and application/system vulnerability assessment.

Requirements

Hands-on Analyst experienced in front-end architecture review
Endpoint detection experience
Application/system vulnerability assessment experience
Great communication skills
Ability to work autonomously

Nice To Haves

Government experience
Prior experience with SharePoint security/administration
Background in application security, penetration testing, or vulnerability assessment
Familiarity with endpoint detection and response (EDR) tooling

Responsibilities

Analyze front-end systems and architecture to identify pitfalls, weak points, and exposed endpoints
Perform endpoint detection and mapping across the Agency's systems
Conduct vulnerability studies, including real-world/example-based assessments of identified risks
Evaluate vulnerabilities associated with SharePoint integrations, given that all systems integrate with SharePoint
Document findings and provide clear, actionable recommendations to the Senior Engineering team