Lead Cybersecurity Analyst – Automated Security Scanning

The role is for a client in the global cybersecurity space focused on safeguarding financial and digital assets through innovative security practices.

• 4+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on security testing, particularly automated scanning (DAST).
• Hands-on experience configuring and reviewing DAST scan tools, preferably Invicti.
• Strong knowledge of web technologies and APIs, including HTML, XML, JavaScript, JSON, REST, and microservices architecture.
• Development and scripting skills in JavaScript and Python.
• A solid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) with cybersecurity integration.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Nice to have:

• Experience supporting application security initiatives.
• Knowledge of enterprise security tooling and processes.
• Certifications in cybersecurity or related fields.

• Review and analyze DAST (Dynamic Automated Security Testing) scan results to identify vulnerabilities and improve scan quality.
• Collaborate with application teams to onboard, configure, and optimize website and API security scans.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the efficacy, coverage, and accuracy of security scanning tools.
• Support internal users of DAST tools through ticket resolution and technical guidance.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity policies, regulations, and audit requirements through detailed analysis and reporting.
• Act as a role model and mentor for junior team members, promoting best practices in cybersecurity.
• Engage with other cybersecurity teams and stakeholders to address potential security issues proactively.

Only candidates with an existing legal right to work in the European Union will be considered for this role.