Cybersecurity Analyst

Datasea; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 50,220 - 66,960; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Paid certifications (CISSP, CISM, CEH)

Competitive salary + annual bonus

Onsite gym and wellness perks

Growth into Security Engineer or SOC L

Job summary

Datasea in Austin, Texas is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to monitor logs, detect threats, and respond to incidents to safeguard our digital infrastructure.

Daily duties include vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, coordinating with IT to patch issues, and threat hunting with detailed reporting. The role requires 3–5 years of cybersecurity experience and a related degree; Security+ or CEH is preferred. Onsite work with a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional cybersecurity experience.
• Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field.
• Security+ or CEH preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor logs and security alerts; detect threats and incidents.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and patch coordination with IT teams.
• Conduct penetration testing and simulate attacks.
• Lead threat hunting and produce detailed incident reports.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and industry standards.

Skills

Threat detection

Incident response

SIEM

Firewalls/IDS/IPS

Vulnerability assessment

Communication to stakeholders

Education

Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity or related field

Security+ or CEH preferred

Tools

Splunk

ELK

Job description

Protect systems and data by monitoring threats and responding to security incidents.

Job Description

We’re hiring a Cybersecurity Analyst to safeguard our digital infrastructure against evolving threats. You will monitor systems for vulnerabilities, detect anomalies, and respond swiftly to incidents that could compromise security. Your role is crucial in protecting sensitive company and customer data.

Daily responsibilities include analyzing logs, reviewing security alerts, and coordinating with IT teams to patch vulnerabilities. You’ll also perform penetration testing, simulate attacks, and ensure compliance with internal policies and industry standards. Proactive threat hunting and detailed reporting will be part of your workflow.

This position is well‑suited for someone who is detail‑oriented and thrives in high‑stakes environments. By staying ahead of emerging threats and leveraging modern security tools, you will play a vital role in maintaining the integrity and trust of our systems.

What you’ll bring

As a Cybersecurity Analyst, you’ll be expected to combine technical expertise with analytical thinking to proactively defend our systems and data. You should be comfortable working under pressure, responding to incidents quickly, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to improve overall security posture.

• Hands‑on experience with threat detection and incident response.
• Proficiency with SIEM tools such as Splunk or ELK.
• Knowledge of firewalls, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection.
• Strong grasp of vulnerability assessment methodologies.
• Ability to communicate technical risks to non‑technical stakeholders.

We believe in investing in our people as much as we do in security. Along with competitive pay, you’ll receive access to certifications, wellness perks, and clear opportunities for career advancement within the security domain.

• 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.

Location: Austin, Texas, USA

Type: full‑time, onsite

Experience: 3–5 Years of Professional Experience in Cybersecurity

Qualification: Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field; Security+ or CEH preferred

Compensation: $4,500 – $6,000 / month