Cybersecurity Analyst

The role is focused on alert triage, data risk assessment, and escalation of potential data security incidents to relevant parties. The role will leverage existing controls and knowledge of security principles to assess incidents for threat.
- Review and triage DLP alerts across email, web, and endpoint channels.
- Validate alerts to determine true positive vs. false positive.
- Analyze data involved to assess sensitivity and risk.
- Evaluate user behavior for anomalous or suspicious activity.
- Perform user lookups to assess potential insider risk.
- Close false positive alerts with proper documentation.
- Escalate qualifying alerts to FTE resources with detailed summary.
- Identify patterns such as repeat offenses or slow data exfiltration behaviors.
- Flag potential policy tuning opportunities (no direct tuning responsibility).
- Symantec DLP (Email, Endpoint).
- Zscaler DLP (Web).
- Potential use of SIEM (e.g., Splunk).
- Familiarity with ServiceNow is beneficial.
- Strong experience in Data Loss Prevention (DLP).
- Background in cybersecurity and information security analysis.
- Familiarity with SIEM and endpoint monitoring concepts.
- Ability to assess data sensitivity and user behavior risk.
- Japanese language proficiency (required); English (preferred).
- Ability to operate independently in analyst role.
*Skills*
Data loss prevention, Dlp, Information security, Splunk, Purview, Defender
*Top Skills Details*
Data loss prevention,Dlp,Information security
*Additional Skills & Qualifications*
RTH - looking to convert FT after contract
*Job Type & Location*
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Newark, NJ.
*Pay and Benefits*The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00/hr.
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)
*Workplace Type*This is a hybrid position in Newark,NJ.
*Application Deadline*This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 2026.

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.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services


We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard 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.