Description
Cyber Security Analyst
Austin, TX | On-site
The Cybersecurity Analyst will collaborate with IT, engineering, and compliance teams to identify security threats, investigate incidents, and help protect organizational systems and data.
Key Responsibilities
Monitor, analyze, and triage security alerts and events from SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, and other security tools
Investigate potential security incidents, document findings, and support containment and remediation efforts
Assist with log analysis, threat detection, and root-cause analysis of security events
Support vulnerability scanning, assessment, and remediation tracking
Collaborate with IT Infrastructure, Cloud, Application, and Compliance teams on security initiatives
Assist with access reviews, identity and access management (IAM), and privilege monitoring
Support implementation and validation of security controls aligned with organizational policies
Participate in incident response exercises and post-incident reviews
Assist with audits, risk assessments, and compliance activities (HIPAA, NIST, ISO, SOC 2, etc.)
Maintain security documentation including incident reports, runbooks, procedures, and evidence
Prepare clear summaries of security findings and metrics for technical and non-technical stakeholders
Support ad-hoc security analysis, dashboards, and recurring security reporting
Requirements
Required Qualifications
1-2 years of experience in Cybersecurity, SOC, IT Security, or a related analytical role
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Working knowledge of cybersecurity fundamentals including networking, operating systems, and threat vectors
Experience or exposure to security tools such as SIEM, EDR, antivirus, vulnerability scanners, or firewalls
Basic understanding of incident response lifecycle and security monitoring
Familiarity with security frameworks and standards (NIST, CIS, ISO 27001, HIPAA, etc.)
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills
Good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Contract Benefit Offerings:
Healthcare (medical, dental, and vision plans)
401(k) and retirement plans
Commuter benefits
Employee and vendor discounts
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
And many more!
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