Security Analyst Intermediate

Job Title: Security Analyst Intermediate
Contract Duration: 12 Months (with possible extension)
Location: 100% Remote (occasional travel for onsite meetings 2 weeks per year)
Work Hours: EST Time Zone
Interview Process: 1 Round (Phone)

About the Role

We are seeking a Security Analyst Intermediate to support Medicaid security for payment processing systems. This position offers diverse challenges continuous learning opportunities and a relaxed yet supportive work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform vulnerability scanning and coordinate remediation with responsible teams.

• Deploy and manage Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) solutions.

• Review and evaluate firewall requests .

• Research and assess newly released vulnerabilities .

• Assist with incident response and investigations.

• Support GRC (Governance Risk Compliance) assessments.

• Create alerts in SIEM tools based on data from multiple security systems.

Required Skills

• Strong ability to communicate vulnerability information to non-security personnel.

• Working knowledge of web applications .

• Working knowledge of databases (Oracle MSSQL MySQL).

• Solid understanding of networking concepts and tools (Nmap Wireshark vulnerability scanning).

Preferred Skills

• Hands-on experience with SIEM search and analysis .

• Experience with Palo Alto Firewalls .

• Familiarity with NIST 800-53 standards.

Education & Certification

• Minimum: High School Diploma

• Preferred: Security certification

***Lumen and / or its clients will not provide equipment (Laptop monitor etc.) to the selected contractor. The contractor must have their own equipment. Access to a virtual desktop set up (software) will be provided by Lumens client allowing the user access to the required systems and technology.***

Lumen Solutions Group Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.

Required Experience:

IC