Intellectt Inc
We are looking for an experienced
Cybersecurity Specialist
to join our banking client’s security team. The ideal candidate will safeguard critical financial systems, customer data, and digital assets from emerging cyber threats while ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks and modern security practices.
Key Responsibilities
Monitor, detect, and respond to security incidents using
SIEM, SOAR, and EDR/XDR tools .
Perform
vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and threat hunting
across networks, applications, and cloud environments.
Implement
cloud security best practices
and manage controls across
AWS / Azure / GCP
platforms.
Enforce
Zero Trust Architecture
and manage
Identity & Access Management (IAM)
and
Privileged Access Management (PAM) .
Maintain compliance with
RBI Cybersecurity Framework, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, and NIST CSF .
Implement
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) ,
encryption , and
endpoint protection
strategies.
Participate in
security architecture reviews , risk assessments, and audit activities.
Utilize
AI-driven tools
and
automation (SOAR, scripting)
to enhance security efficiency.
Conduct
employee cybersecurity awareness
and assist in policy development.
Required Skills & Tools
Security Operations:
Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, IBM QRadar, Cortex XSOAR, CrowdStrike, Defender XDR
Vulnerability Management:
Qualys, Nessus, Burp Suite, OpenVAS
Cloud Security:
Prisma Cloud, Wiz, Orca Security, AWS Security Hub, Azure Defender
Compliance Frameworks:
RBI, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, GDPR
Scripting & Automation:
Python, PowerShell, Bash, Terraform
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
Need a candidate with minimum 15+ years of experience.
Preferred Certifications:
CISSP / CISM / CCSP
CEH / OSCP / CompTIA Security+
AWS/Azure Certified Security Engineer
Nice to Have
Exposure to
AI-driven security analytics
(Darktrace, Vectra AI).
Knowledge of
Open Banking security (PSD2)
and
API protection .
Understanding of
Quantum-safe encryption
and
FinTech ecosystem security .
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Contract
Job function Banking and Software Development
Location: New York, NY | Salary: $83,000 - $140,000
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Cybersecurity Specialist
to join our banking client’s security team. The ideal candidate will safeguard critical financial systems, customer data, and digital assets from emerging cyber threats while ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks and modern security practices.
Key Responsibilities
Monitor, detect, and respond to security incidents using
SIEM, SOAR, and EDR/XDR tools .
Perform
vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and threat hunting
across networks, applications, and cloud environments.
Implement
cloud security best practices
and manage controls across
AWS / Azure / GCP
platforms.
Enforce
Zero Trust Architecture
and manage
Identity & Access Management (IAM)
and
Privileged Access Management (PAM) .
Maintain compliance with
RBI Cybersecurity Framework, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, and NIST CSF .
Implement
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) ,
encryption , and
endpoint protection
strategies.
Participate in
security architecture reviews , risk assessments, and audit activities.
Utilize
AI-driven tools
and
automation (SOAR, scripting)
to enhance security efficiency.
Conduct
employee cybersecurity awareness
and assist in policy development.
Required Skills & Tools
Security Operations:
Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, IBM QRadar, Cortex XSOAR, CrowdStrike, Defender XDR
Vulnerability Management:
Qualys, Nessus, Burp Suite, OpenVAS
Cloud Security:
Prisma Cloud, Wiz, Orca Security, AWS Security Hub, Azure Defender
Compliance Frameworks:
RBI, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, GDPR
Scripting & Automation:
Python, PowerShell, Bash, Terraform
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
Need a candidate with minimum 15+ years of experience.
Preferred Certifications:
CISSP / CISM / CCSP
CEH / OSCP / CompTIA Security+
AWS/Azure Certified Security Engineer
Nice to Have
Exposure to
AI-driven security analytics
(Darktrace, Vectra AI).
Knowledge of
Open Banking security (PSD2)
and
API protection .
Understanding of
Quantum-safe encryption
and
FinTech ecosystem security .
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Contract
Job function Banking and Software Development
Location: New York, NY | Salary: $83,000 - $140,000
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