Security Analyst

Security Analyst Job Number: 26-00707 Use your skills where innovative technology solutions begin. ECLARO is looking for a Security Analyst for our client in Arlington, TX. ECLARO’s client is a leading technology solutions provider, collaborating with customers to manage their needs and achieve success in their business goals. If you’re up to the challenge, then take a chance at this rewarding opportunity! Position Overview: The Security Analyst is responsible for protecting the organization's systems, networks, identities, and data through continuous monitoring, incident response, and proactive security improvements. This role works closely with IT Operations, Networking, Infrastructure, and Application teams to detect threats, investigate security events, reduce risk, and help design secure enterprise solutions. Has 5 years of progressive IT experience, including 5 or more years of direct information security experience, with strong technical depth and the ability to operate independently in complex enterprise environments. Responsibilities: Security Operations & Monitoring: Monitor security alerts, logs, and telemetry for indicators of compromise, malicious behavior, anomalous activity, or policy violations. Lead investigation and response to security incidents involving endpoints, servers, network infrastructure, identity platforms, and cloud services. Perform incident triage, containment, remediation coordination, and post-incident analysis. Manage, tune, and improve security monitoring tools, including SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR/XDR, NetFlow analyzers, and log aggregation platforms. Analyze phishing attempts and suspicious email activity, including header analysis and email flow troubleshooting. Maintain and review web and content filtering platforms, assessing risk related to URLs, domains, and external services. Network & Infrastructure Security: Partner with Networking and IT Operations teams to troubleshoot and resolve security-related connectivity, routing, or authentication issues. Maintain and improve secure configurations for firewalls, VPNs, load balancers, and cloud connectivity. Support DDoS detection, mitigation coordination, and response activities. Maintain DNS security hygiene, including name resolution integrity and protection against DNS-based attacks. Support secure traffic distribution using load balancing or DNS traffic management technologies (e.g., F5 or similar platforms). Identity & Access Security: Support Active Directory, Azure AD, ADFS, and related identity platforms from a security perspective. Investigate authentication anomalies, account misuse, and privileged access issues. Help enforce identity security best practices, including least privilege, access reviews, and monitoring. Vulnerability & Patch Management: Analyze security advisories, CVEs, and vendor bulletins affecting infrastructure, operating systems, and enterprise applications. Validate and track patch deployment across servers, endpoints, network devices, and security appliances. Coordinate with infrastructure, endpoint, and SCCM teams to align patching with risk and business priorities. Incident Response & Forensics: Perform security investigations using log analysis, endpoint data, and network evidence. Conduct packet captures, log correlation, and threat hunting activities. Identify root causes of security incidents and recommend long-term mitigation strategies. Document findings, lessons learned, and corrective actions. Project & Operational Support: Contribute to security-related projects, including tool deployments, upgrades, and architectural improvements. Provide security guidance on infrastructure changes, firewall rules, segmentation, and system designs. Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure secure deployment of new applications and services. Assist with the development and improvement of security standards, procedures, and documentation. Required Qualifications: Minimum five years' experience in an IT related field Advanced knowledge of IT Security Operations and Forensic Operations Advanced knowledge of IT Networking and Network Security Operations Advanced knowledge of IT Infrastructure and Applications Advanced knowledge of Cyber Attackers and Threat Actor tactics Advanced experience of project management and delegation Advanced business communication and collaboration skills Advanced Documentation skills Ability to work with teammates on projects Ability to work alone and accomplish tasks independently Ability to interpret research into solutions to actual problems Customer Service skills Advanced Documentation skills Experienced mentoring and training skills Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applications Proficiency with MS Office and email The noise level is generally moderate Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Cyber Security discipline preferred Provide attention to detail and manage multiple responsibilities Pay Rate: $55.00-$60.00/Hour If hired, you will enjoy the following ECLARO Benefits: 401k Retirement Savings Plan administered by Merrill Lynch Commuter Check Pretax Commuter Benefits Eligibility to purchase Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance through ECLARO If interested, you may contact: Jazmine Candilado View email address on click.appcast.io View phone number on click.appcast.io Equal Opportunity Employer: ECLARO values diversity and does not discriminate based on Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status, in compliance with all applicable laws.