Sr. Technical Analyst 16638

Position Title: Senior Secrets Management Technical Analyst (Cybersecurity / IAM)

Location: Remote (U.S.)

Clearance Requirements: None

Position Status: Contract

Pay Rate:

• W2: $60/hr (includes 56 hours PTO)

• C2C: $70

Position Description

We are seeking a Senior Secrets Management Technical Analyst to support enterprise-wide cybersecurity, identity governance, and credential security initiatives . This role is ideal for a professional with deep experience in secrets management, Non-Human Identity (NHI), IAM, and secure credential lifecycle management .

You will serve as a subject matter expert and cross-functional liaison , partnering with security, infrastructure, and application teams to identify, analyze, and remediate exposed credentials while improving enterprise security posture.

This role plays a critical part in ensuring secure secrets handling, regulatory compliance, and rapid remediation of security risks across modern cloud and enterprise environments.

Key Responsibilities

Secrets Management & Credential Security

• Discover, review, and validate alerts from secret-scanning tools to identify exposed or insecure credentials.

• Analyze and prioritize risks related to credential leaks, hardcoded secrets, and misconfigured access .

• Coordinate remediation efforts to ensure secure storage and handling of secrets .

Non-Human Identity (NHI) & IAM Governance

• Support governance and lifecycle management of Non-Human Identities (service accounts, system accounts, API credentials) .

• Ensure alignment with enterprise IAM policies and security standards .

• Partner with IAM teams to enforce secure access controls and identity governance frameworks .

Secret Rotation & Compliance

• Monitor and enforce secret rotation policies and compliance requirements .

• Work with application and infrastructure teams to implement automated credential rotation workflows .

• Ensure adherence to regulatory and internal security standards .

Incident Response & Remediation

• Collaborate with security and engineering teams to investigate exposed credentials and security incidents .

• Track findings end-to-end, ensuring timely remediation and ownership accountability .

• Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement efforts .

Monitoring, Metrics & Reporting

• Develop and maintain security dashboards and metrics , including:

  • Mean time to detect (MTTD)

  • Mean time to remediate (MTTR)

  • Credential exposure trends

• Provide actionable insights to improve enterprise security posture .

Process Improvement & Automation

• Enhance secret discovery, scanning accuracy, and remediation pipelines .

• Create and maintain runbooks, documentation, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) .

• Drive improvements in security operations, automation, and efficiency .

Required Skills / Education

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field , or equivalent experience.

Experience

• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, IAM, identity governance, or security operations .

• Hands-on experience with secrets management, credential security, or secret-scanning tools .

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of:

  • Identity & Access Management (IAM)

  • Non-Human Identity (NHI) / service account management

  • Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA)

  • Zero Trust security principles

• Experience with:

  • Secret scanning tools / credential discovery platforms

  • Incident response and security remediation workflows

  • Cloud environments (AWS, Azure, OCI)

• Knowledge of enterprise security policies, controls, and governance frameworks .

Professional Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to translate technical findings into business-friendly insights .

• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

• Detail-oriented with a proactive and security-first mindset.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with Privileged Access Management (PAM) tools such as CyberArk.

• Background in security metrics, audit support, and risk mitigation .

• Experience working in regulated environments (financial services, healthcare, etc.).

• Familiarity with DevSecOps, automation, and cloud-native security practices .

• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and act as a trusted security advisor .

About Seneca Resources

At Seneca Resources, we are more than just a staffing and consulting firm — we are a trusted career partner. With offices across the U.S. and clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to government organizations, we provide opportunities that help professionals grow their careers while making an impact.

When you work with Seneca, you’re choosing a company that invests in your success, celebrates your achievements, and connects you to meaningful work with leading organizations nationwide. We take the time to understand your goals and match you with roles that align with your skills and career path.

Our consultants and contractors enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans , and the support of a dedicated team who will advocate for you every step of the way.

Seneca Resources is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer , committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.