Job Description
Join our elite cybersecurity team in Houston and become a guardian of digital infrastructure. We're seeking a passionate Cybersecurity Analyst to monitor, detect, and respond to security threats across our global enterprise. You'll work in a cutting-edge SOC environment, leveraging advanced tools to protect critical assets and ensure regulatory compliance. This role offers dynamic challenges, continuous learning opportunities, and direct impact on our security posture. If you thrive in high-stakes environments and possess technical expertise in threat intelligence, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Monitor security alerts using SIEM platforms (Splunk, QRadar) and correlate data to identify potential threats
- Investigate security incidents, conduct root cause analysis, and implement mitigation strategies
- Develop and maintain security playbooks for incident response procedures
- Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on network infrastructure
- Collaborate with IT teams to implement security controls and best practices
- Generate comprehensive security reports for executive stakeholders
- Stay current with emerging threats and threat actor tactics
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on experience in SOC operations or threat analysis
- CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or GIAC certification preferred
- Proficiency in SIEM tools, IDS/IPS, and network security protocols
- Strong understanding of compliance frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, HIPAA)
- Experience with threat intelligence platforms (Mandiant, Recorded Future)
- Excellent analytical skills and ability to prioritize critical incidents
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional collaboration