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Cyber Security Analyst

Westlake, TX

**Type:** Contract

**Category:** Engineer

**Industry:** Financial Services

**Reference ID:** JN -122025-104839

**Date Posted:** 12/28/2025

**Shortcut:** http://careers.eliassen.com/T1A1bh

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Description:

The Principal Cybersecurity Analyst will work with the external defense team to quickly identify indications of compromise and inform customers with actionable and complete information. This role will assist and coordinate with incident response staff, threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and perimeter security teams during response activities and cyber investigations. This position works closely with our ISO for each Business Unit and directly with internal and external customers.

HYBRID | This role will be onsite every other week in Westlake, Texas and remote every other week.

_Due to client requirement, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance._

Rate: $60.00 - $62.50 / hr. w2

Responsibilities:

The job involves performing functions related to Network and Perimeter specialized Security Engineers including Web Application Firewall, Email Security, Network and cloud security Cyber Incident Response. Looking for an energetic, hard charging individual able to keep up in an exciting and fast-moving security operations team that is engaged in several high-profile security projects to enhance Fidelity’s security posture. The candidate will be immersed in a quick changing environment in a very rapid changing threat landscape, working with numerous security experts. The qualified candidate must be adaptable and able to work in a fast-paced environment where learning new skills and understanding new system architectures quickly is a key to success.

Experience Requirements:

+ Perimeter and cloud security Expert with an outstanding understanding of the latest practices and trends in edge security.

+ Solid experience in Web application firewall and API Security. Good exposure to how to proactively combat OWASP top 10, Account take over , API and other bot external attacks .

+ Evaluate, deploying and managing Akamai / AWS / Azure Web Application Firewall security configuration.

+ Good knowledge of Email Security (EOP), Email Security Network IDS/IPS, WAF, DDoS Control and Cloud Security.

+ Advance experience on Splunk or other SIEM (Security information and event management) Monitoring. Log Analysis Expertise?- Web logs, NetFlow and Packet Analysis ?

+ Analyzing web traffic patterns to improve protections.

+ Reviewing policy enforcement change requests; interviewing submitters who have requested security configuration changes and require additional requirements gathering.

+ Knowledge of Agile, DevSecOps, Open Source and a programming language is of substantial advantage

+ Manage Cyber Incidents and other service incidents for WAF and other security technologies

_Recruitment Transparency Notice_

_Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team (_** **[email protected]_** **_, 781-808-2924) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group’s use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process._

_Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range._

_W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality._

_Please be advised- If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please confirm that they have an Eliassen.com email address and never provide personal or financial information to anyone who is not clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact_ [email protected]_ _._

_About Eliassen Group:_

_Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate._

_Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status._

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