Security Analyst

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Security Analyst Houston, TX, US 6 days ago Requisition ID: 1922 Security Analyst This role requires daily onsite attendance in Houston. Remote work and visa sponsorship are not available. Join DataVox as Security Analyst For over 30 years, DataVox has delivered cutting-edge technology solutions to businesses across Houston and beyond. Our specialties include Data Center & Network Technologies, IT Support Services, Network Cabling, Audio Visual Solutions, Physical Security, and Phone Systems. Our MSP practice protects organizations across industries from evolving threats — and we're growing up the team that does it. Why Join Us? This is the role for an early-career SOC analyst whose outgrown alert triage is ready for the next chapter. You've spent a year or two in a Tier 1 seat watching the queue, escalating to senior analysts, and learning about the craft. Now you want exposure to deeper investigations, real client conversations, and a seat at the table when security strategy gets shaped. At DataVox, we'll give you that. You'll handle Tier 1's work on day one, but you won't stay there. From the start, you'll perform Tier 2 investigations, contribute to client security roadmaps, and own pieces of our MSP service delivery. Within 12–18 months, we expect you to be operating as a full Tier 2 resource and helping drive security strategy for a portfolio of clients. Benefits That Support You and Your Family Company-Paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance Matching 401(k) and Roth Retirement Plans Sponsored 529 College Savings Plan Professional Development Reimbursement Paid Vacation, Sick Time & Company Holidays Mileage & Phone Reimbursement Annual Health & Wellness Fairs Sustainable Business Practices A Culture That Brings People Together Career Growth & Upskilling Opportunities Team & Company Events (Virtual & In-Person) Employee Appreciation Days & Holiday Celebrations Dedicated Employee Engagement Committee Endless Opportunities to Connect and Collaborate What You’ll Do Monitor and triage alerts across multiple client environments using SIEM, EDR, and other security telemetry Investigate suspicious activity, contain incidents, and document findings clearly Tune detections, reduce false positives, and contribute to the playbook library Perform Tier 2 escalations — phishing, malware, lateral movement, identity compromise Participate in client-facing meetings: monthly reviews, incident debriefs, security posture conversations Help shape security strategy recommendations for MSSP clients (controls, hardening, roadmap input) Stay current on threat actor TTPs, emerging vulnerabilities, and platform updates What We’re Looking For 1–2 years of hands-on SOC analyst experience (Tier 1, ideally with some Tier 2 exposure) Working knowledge of at least one major EDR platform: CrowdStrike Falcon, SentinelOne, or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Experience with at least one SIEM (Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, CrowdStrike, Sumo Logic, QRadar, Elastic, or similar) Industry certification: CompTIA Security+,CySA+, or equivalent — or willingness to earn within90 days Solid grasp of fundamentals: networking, Windows/Linux internals, MITRE ATT&CK, common attack chains Clear written and verbal communication — you can explain a finding to a non-technical client Curiosity, ownership, and the drive to grow into a senior contributor Nice to Have MSP or MSSP experience (multi-tenant environments, ticket-driven workflows) Cloud security exposure (Azure, AWS, M365 security stack) Scripting in PowerShell or Python Additional certifications: BTL1, GCIA, GCIH, or Microsoft SC-200 Experience with phishing analysis, malware triage, or threat hunting Physical Demands: Work involves standing, talking, hearing, using hands to finger, handle, feel oroperateobjects, tools, or controls and reaching with hands and arms. The employee isfrequentlyrequired to walk, sit, climb, balance, stand, stoop, kneel, drive and reach. Skill in operation of some of the listed tools andequipment;and ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time. The employee mustfrequentlypush, pull,liftand/or carry up to 50 pounds and occasionally push, pull,liftand/or carry up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. DataVox, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr