Network Security Analyst

Network Security Analyst - Austin, TX | $62-$75/hr

About the Role
Join our dynamic Cybersecurity Operations Center as a Network Security Analyst and play a vital role in safeguarding critical infrastructure. You'll leverage advanced security technologies to detect, investigate, and respond to cyber threats, ensuring compliance with national security standards. This is your opportunity to build your expertise in a collaborative, fast-paced environment committed to ongoing professional growth.

Responsibilities

- Monitor, triage, and analyze cybersecurity alerts using SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, and cloud security platforms
- Investigate, validate, and prioritize security incidents, escalating confirmed threats per established protocols
- Correlate events across multiple data sources to detect, contain, and eradicate threats
- Review and analyze indicators of compromise, phishing attempts, malware, and anomalous activity
- Document investigations and response actions in ticketing and case management systems
- Collaborate with incident response teams and stakeholders for rapid mitigation and recovery
- Continuously improve threat detection through alert tuning, process refinement, and threat intelligence integration
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and support remediation prioritization
- Develop and maintain operational procedures, playbooks, and knowledge base articles
- Research emerging cyber threats, attack techniques, and industry best practices

Required Skills and Experience

- 3+ years in cybersecurity operations, including incident response and security monitoring
- Proficient with security event analysis, triage, and incident documentation
- Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms (Splunk, Arcsight, QRadar, NetWitness, Microsoft Sentinel, LogRhythm)
- Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and threat detection methodologies
- Experience in threat detection, security investigations, and related disciplines
- Solid understanding of malware, phishing, attack vectors, and network security controls

Preferred Skills

- Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, information security, computer science, or a related field
- Certifications: CompTIA Security+, GCIH, GCIA, CSA, SC-200, or similar
- Familiarity with Microsoft Security Suite, endpoint protection (CrowdStrike, SentinelOne), and cloud security (Google Wiz, MDCA, Cortex Cloud)
- Knowledge of query and scripting languages: KQL, Lucene, SPL, PowerShell, Python, Bash

Benefits

- Competitive payrate: $62-$75/hr
- Exposure to cutting-edge security tools and enterprise environments
- Opportunity for career advancement within a collaborative, 24x7 security operations team
- Ongoing training and skill development in cybersecurity
- Supportive leadership and knowledge-sharing culture
- Flexible work arrangements for high-priority incident support

How to Apply
Ready to elevate your cybersecurity career? Submit your resume and cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and certifications. Selected candidates will undergo a pre-employment security review.