Cyber Security Analyst

Title: Cyber Security Analyst

Location: Phoenix, AZ, Charlotte, NC, Dallas, TX | Hybrid 3x/wee

Client: Financial Services

Team: Cyber Security Engineering

Job Title: Cyber Security Analyst

Contract Length: 9 months

Rate: $53-$55/hr

Top Requirements:

• 3+ years with Cybersecurity background (infosec engineer/analyst/SecOps)
• 3+ years experience with asset discovery/scanning, vulnerability management, patch cycles, and network fundamentals
• Strong coordination, documentation, communication, and follow‑through
• IoT/OT exposure preferred; Technical Program/Product Management is a plus

Job Summary:

Running a major effort that crosses multiple cyber domains, evaluating new solutions for IoT security scanners and discovery, and expanding across cyber verticals to build a holistic solution that provides top‑tier IoT security. This team is looking for a candidate with technical expertise who can support program delivery for an IoT Cyber effort with complex requirements. Technical Program/Product Management experience is a plus.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Program support: plans, schedules, RAID, dependencies, documentation, follow‑ups
• Reporting: status updates, metrics/dashboards, executive‑ready materials
• Technical support: assist with discovery/scanning, vulnerability & patch workflows, data collection, tool evaluations/POCs
• Coordination: partner with security engineering, network, infrastructure, and risk; help prevent collisions and unblock teams

EEO Employer

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. 

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

Employee Type: Contract

Location: Charlotte, NC, US

Pay Range: $50 - $53 per hour