Senior Cyber Security Research Consultant

Outstanding long-term contract opportunity! A well-known Financial Services Company is looking for a in Charlotte NC Or Minneaoplis, MN (Hybrid).

Work with the brightest minds at one of the largest financial institutions in the world. This is a long-term contract opportunity that includes a competitive benefit package! Our client has been around for over 150 years and is continuously innovating in today's digital age. If you want to work for a company that is not only a household name, but also truly cares about satisfying customers' financial needs and helping people succeed financially, apply today.

Contract Duration: starting at 12+ Months up to 24 months (possible FTE)

We are seeking a Senior Lead Cyber Security Research Consultant specializing in Attack Surface Intelligence
. This role focuses on identifying, analyzing, and monitoring external and internal attack surfaces to proactively reduce organizational cyber risk. The consultant will lead research initiatives, provide strategic insights, and partner with security, engineering, and risk teams.

• Lead research and analysis of organizational attack surface exposures
• Identify vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and emerging threats
• Monitor digital footprint including domains, IPs, cloud assets, and third-party risks
• Deliver actionable intelligence and risk prioritization
• Collaborate with Cyber Defense, Threat Intelligence, and Engineering teams
• Provide strategic recommendations to enhance security posture
• Support incident response and investigations when needed

• 5+ years in Cybersecurity, Threat Intelligence, or Security Research
• Strong understanding of attack surface management & adversary tactics
• Experience with OSINT, ASM/EASM tools, and vulnerability analysis
• Knowledge of network, cloud, and application security
• Ability to translate findings into business risk impact
• Strong communication & stakeholder engagement skills