Job Title: Security Operations Analyst
Pay: $100,000 - $110,000 annually, plus a 10% bonus
Location: Irving, TX (Hybrid)
Summary
Join a dynamic team dedicated to safeguarding enterprise technology assets within a fast-paced, innovative environment. As a Security Operations Analyst, you will monitor, analyze, and respond to security alerts, helping to maintain the integrity of a robust security infrastructure. This role offers significant growth opportunities and the chance to work with cutting-edge security tools and platforms, contributing directly to the company's ongoing success.
Requirements
- 2 to 3 years of experience as a Cybersecurity Analyst or in a similar security operations role
- Proficiency with Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), SIEM tools, and EDR/XDR platforms, especially Microsoft Defender and Microsoft Security & Compliance tools
- Hands-on experience with threat detection, incident response, and security policy management in Azure environments
- Familiarity with security frameworks, triaging alerts, and conducting investigations using log searches and queries in Rapid7 or similar tools
- Knowledge of network security, firewalls, and endpoint security solutions
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and investigative skills
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Preferred Qualifications
- Security certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CEH, or CC
- Experience scripting or automating security tasks using Microsoft Graph or similar platforms
- Background in ethical hacking or penetration testing is a plus
Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze security alerts from SIEM and related monitoring tools
- Investigate and respond to security incidents promptly, collaborating across teams
- Maintain and enhance incident response procedures and documentation
- Keep abreast of the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and mitigation strategies
- Support compliance efforts and assist in audit preparations related to security controls
- Collaborate in triaging alerts, performing light pen testing, and testing security protocols
- Contribute to security improvements and automation initiatives
Benefits
- Extensive opportunities for professional growth, driven by a culture that encourages learning and development
- Operate within a growth-oriented company that has sustained profitability for over four decades
- Competitive compensation package complemented by performance-based bonuses
- Join a forward-thinking team that operates like a start-up, with strong leadership and innovative culture
- Education reimbursement program to support continuous learning and certification pursuits
