Contract to Hire - Sr Security Analyst

(Only independent visa can apply for this position) Position: Sr Security Analyst Location: Arlington, TX (Onsite) Duration: Contract (2-3 months Contract) Job Description: Top Must Have: Driver, go-getter Demonstrated enterprise experience with: o Ping Identity o Microsoft Active Directory o Quest Active Roles o Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) o Enterprise Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) solutions Strong experience with Privileged Access Management (PAM) concepts and controls Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Security Operations & Monitoring o Monitor security alerts, logs, and telemetry for indicators of compromise, malicious behavior, anomalous activity, or policy violations. o Lead investigation and response to security incidents involving endpoints, servers, network infrastructure, identity platforms, and cloud services. o Perform incident triage, containment, remediation coordination, and post- incident analysis. o Manage, tune, and improve security monitoring tools, including SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR/XDR, NetFlow analyzers, and log aggregation platforms. o Analyze phishing attempts and suspicious email activity, including header analysis and email flow troubleshooting. o Maintain and review web and content filtering platforms, assessing risk related to URLs, domains, and external services. · Network & Infrastructure Security o Partner with Networking and IT Operations teams to troubleshoot and resolve security-related connectivity, routing, or authentication issues. o Maintain and improve secure configurations for firewalls, VPNs, load balancers, and cloud connectivity. o Support DDoS detection, mitigation coordination, and response activities. o Maintain DNS security hygiene, including name resolution integrity and protection against DNS-based attacks. o Support secure traffic distribution using load balancing or DNS traffic management technologies (e.g., F5 or similar platforms). · Identity & Access Security o Support Active Directory, Azure AD, ADFS, and related identity platforms from a security perspective. o Investigate authentication anomalies, account misuse, and privileged access issues. o Help enforce identity security best practices, including least privilege, access reviews, and monitoring. Vulnerability & Patch Management o Analyze security advisories, CVEs, and vendor bulletins affecting infrastructure, operating systems, and enterprise applications. o Validate and track patch deployment across servers, endpoints, network devices, and security appliances. o Coordinate with infrastructure, endpoint, and SCCM teams to align patching with risk and business priorities. · Incident Response & Forensics o Perform security investigations using log analysis, endpoint data, and network evidence. o Conduct packet captures, log correlation, and threat hunting activities. o Identify root causes of security incidents and recommend long-term mitigation strategies. o Document findings, lessons learned, and corrective actions. Project & Operational Support o Contribute to security-related projects, including tool deployments, upgrades, and architectural improvements. o Provide security guidance on infrastructure changes, firewall rules, segmentation, and system designs. o Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure secure deployment of new applications and services. o Assist with the development and improvement of security standards, procedures, and documentation. Qualifications Education and/or Experience · 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 · Ability to sit for majority of 8-hour workday; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision · The noise level is generally moderate Preferred Qualifications · Bachelor’s Degree in Cyber Security discipline preferred · Provide attention to detail and manage multiple responsibilities Best Regards, T Chandra Sekhar - Technical Sr. Recruiter Agile Global Solutions, Inc ....."Empowering Enterprises" 193 Blue Ravine Road, Suite 160, Folsom, CA 95630 Direct - View phone number on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io |