QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 10+ years of hands-on experience in IT security, vulnerability management, and penetration testing, particularly within the banking or financial services industry.
• In-depth understanding of common security vulnerabilities (e.g., SQL injection, cross-site scripting, buffer overflow, etc.) and methods to mitigate them.
• Experience with vulnerability scanning tools such as Nessus, Qualys, or OpenVAS.
• Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, and SOC 2.
• Strong understanding of network security, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and encryption protocols.
• Experience working with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, ArcSight) to monitor, detect, and respond to security incidents.
• Knowledge of secure coding practices and experience working with developers to mitigate vulnerabilities in software.
• Familiarity with penetration testing tools like Metasploit, Burp Suite, and Kali Linux.
• Experience with cloud security in platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Solid understanding of incident response, including forensic analysis and security breach containment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to write clear, concise documentation and present complex security findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Certifications (preferred but not required):
• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
• CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)
• CompTIA Security+
• CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)
  Job Type: Contract
  Pay: $75.00 - $85.00 per hour

Compensation Package:

• 1099 contract

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

• New York, NY 10033 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• New York, NY 10033: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In perso

Please refer the Job description for details