Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to join our elite Security Operations Center (SOC) in Houston, TX. In this critical role, you will be the guardian of our digital perimeter during the night hours, identifying vulnerabilities, mitigating threats, and ensuring business continuity for our Fortune 500 clients. If you thrive in a high-pressure environment and have a passion for defending against cyber adversaries, we want to hear from you.
Why Join Us?
- Impactful Work: Protect critical infrastructure and sensitive data from sophisticated cyber threats.
- Competitive Compensation: Salary range of $95k - $135k plus performance bonuses.
- Modern Tech Stack: Work with industry-leading tools including Splunk, FireEye, and Palo Alto Networks.
- Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage, 401(k) matching, and flexible PTO.
Responsibilities
- Monitor, analyze, and respond to security alerts and events within the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system during the night shift.
- Conduct forensic analysis and root cause investigations for security incidents and breaches.
- Execute threat hunting activities to proactively identify hidden threats within the network.
- Collaborate with the Day Shift team to escalate, triage, and remediate complex security issues.
- Perform regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing support.
- Update and maintain security documentation, playbooks, and runbooks.
- Ensure compliance with internal security policies and industry standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, SOC operations, or network security.
- Active CISSP, Security+, CEH, or GSEC certification is highly preferred.
- Deep understanding of network protocols, TCP/IP, and common attack vectors (Phishing, Malware, Ransomware).
- Experience with SIEM tools (Splunk, LogRhythm, or Azure Sentinel) and endpoint protection solutions.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to provide clear status reports to stakeholders.
- Must be available and willing to work Night Shift (10:00 PM - 6:00 AM EST).
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.