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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Security Analyst Consultant - **Company:** Goahead Solutions - **Location:** Vacaville, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Unix, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Computer Forensics, Linux, Domain Name System (DNS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Intelligence Analysis, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP), Simple Mail Transfer Protocols, MySQL, Network File Systems, Network Time Protocols, Oracle (Applications), Platform as a Service (PAAS), PCI Data Security Standards, Samba (Software), Security Information and Event Management, Simple Network Management Protocols, SQL Databases, TCP/IP, Network Switches, Network Routers, Load Balancing, Malware, Cyber Threat Analysis, Firewalls (Computer Science), CIS Benchmarks, Network Server, Programming Languages - **Published:** September 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/2838f34b-3876-4fa7-a6d9-7fe711cbcb7d/sr-contract-security-analyst ## About the Role Hardware: Network Switches, Routers, Load Balancers, Servers, Storage Systems, End-User Systems, Mobile Devices, or other devices that enable the organization to complete its mission. -OS: UNIX, LINUX, WINDOWS. -Network: LAN WAN, Internet, Proxy/Filtering, Firewall, VPN, DMZ -Network protocols: TCP/IP, SNMP, SMTP, NTP, DNS, LDAP, NFS, SAMBA, etc. -DB's: Oracle, SQL, MySQL. -Cloud Platforms: IAAS, PAAS, SAAS. -Sec. concepts: Encryption, Hardening, etc. -Sec. GRC. -Forensic analysis tools. -AD. -Programming languages a plus. -Computer forensics exp. a plus. -Prior SIEM exp. a plus. -Malware analysis skills a plus. Exp. -At least 10yrs of overall enterprise information security exp. -At least 5yrs. of technical exp. conducting sec. incident response & forensic analysis. -At least 5yrs of Cyber Threat Intelligence exp. & making the information usable through the sec. incident process. -Working exp. of applying IOCs to identify threats in current environment & apply information to prevent future vulnerabilities in the infrastructure tech sec. -Working exp. using best practices standards & frameworks: ISO 27001/27002; PCI DSS v4, GLBA; HIPPA/HITECH; NIST 800-53; CIS CONTROLS, NIST CSF; CIS RAM. ## Description Job DescriptionSeeking a Sr Security Analyst Consultant to lead staff in the implementation & execution of technical aspects of the client's enterprise security plan. Will be the SME on security issues & projects so that ESEC team members can increase their security knowledge., Provide the highest quality services in the shortest timeframe possible with effective & efficient transfer knowledge to client's employees. -A self-starter that can come up to speed in domain knowledge in a very short period. Proactively identify & assess threats to client users, network & data. -Monitor & respond to reports of malicious activity. Respond & investigate intrusions & security events. Demonstrate an understanding of client threat landscape. -Perform thorough analysis of attacks & anomalous network behavior. Provide summarized & detailed analysis & documentation in support of ESEC -Perform proficient forensic analysis using security tools & processes. Identify Actionable Intelligence by processing Threat Intelligence (TI). -Demonstrate ability to identify, contain, eradicate & recover from security incidents. Collaborate with client business units, partners & individuals to mitigate security threats. -Advise the CISO & ESEC team on matters involving organizational, strategic, tactical & security best practices related to forensics & sec. incidents mgt. -Attend meetings/represent ESEC as a sr. lead for all sec. matters. Act as lead/co-lead/backup on assigned ESEC projects -Mentor jr. staff colleagues. 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