Cyber Defense & Threat Response Analyst

Cosmenta; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Paid certifications (CISSP, CISM, CEH)

Competitive salary + annual performance bonus

Onsite gym and wellness perks

Opportunities to grow into Security Engineer or SOC Lead

Job summary

Cosmenta in Austin, Texas is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to safeguard its digital infrastructure against evolving threats. The role involves monitoring systems for vulnerabilities, detecting anomalies, and responding promptly to security incidents.

You will be responsible for analyzing security logs, coordinating patching efforts with IT teams, and performing penetration testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. The position offers a competitive salary, health coverage, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional experience in cybersecurity.
• Security+ or CEH preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze logs and security alerts.
• Coordinate with IT teams to patch vulnerabilities.
• Perform penetration testing and simulate attacks.

Skills

Threat Detection

SIEM Tools

Incident Response

Vulnerability Assessment

Firewalls & IDS/IPS

Security Compliance

Scripting

Education

Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Splunk

ELK

Job description

Cosmenta in Austin, Texas is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to safeguard its digital infrastructure against evolving threats. The role involves monitoring systems for vulnerabilities, detecting anomalies, and responding promptly to security incidents.

You will be responsible for analyzing security logs, coordinating patching efforts with IT teams, and performing penetration testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. The position offers a competitive salary, health coverage, and opportunities for professional growth.