Cybersecurity Analyst

ComTec Information Systems (IT); New Orleans (LA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ComTec Information Systems (IT) is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to support security monitoring, alert triage, and incident escalation across cyber and physical-security environments. The role involves reviewing alerts and logs from network, application, and physical-security systems to help identify and respond to potential incidents.

Responsibilities include incident analysis, cross-system correlation, threat hunting, tabletop exercises, and post-incident reporting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of cybersecurity or security operations experience with monitoring, triage, and incident response.
• Experience analyzing alerts and logs, investigating incidents, and escalating high-impact events.
• Hands-on with Splunk and CrowdStrike for security monitoring.
• Experience with email security tools and phishing detection.
• Knowledge of SIEM, SOAR, IDS/IPS, and digital forensics tools.
• Applied MITRE ATT&CK framework to investigate threats and assess risk.
• Familiarity with OT/ICS, cloud, and network security, plus regulatory frameworks.
• Certifications such as CompTIA, GIAC, or ISC2 are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and triage alerts from SIEM, network, OT, apps, and physical security; investigate malware, phishing, and access issues.
• Analyze logs to determine incident cause, scope, severity, and impact.
• Correlate cyber and physical events; document findings and escalate per procedures.
• Support threat-hunting by reviewing alerts, gathering threat intel, and prioritizing investigations.
• Apply MITRE ATT&CK to analyze alerts and threat activity.
• Follow monitoring procedures and playbooks; communicate investigation findings.
• Participate in attack simulations and tabletop exercises for SOC readiness.
• Prepare incident reports and post-incident reviews; contribute to lessons learned.
• Stay informed about emerging threats and AI tools in cybersecurity.
• Join an on-call rotation approximately every 4–6 weeks; travel up to 25% for training and support.

Skills

Splunk

CrowdStrike

SIEM

SOAR

Threat hunting

MITRE ATT&CK

Phishing detection

Digital forensics

Compliance

Threat intelligence

Tools

Splunk

CrowdStrike

SIEM

SOAR

IDS/IPS

Threat intelligence

Job description

Title: Cybersecurity Analyst

Location: Little Rock, AR / New Orleans, LA (Hybrid)

ComTec is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to support security monitoring, alert triage, and incident escalation across cyber and physical-security environments. The role involves reviewing cybersecurity alerts and logs from network and application systems, as well as physical-security systems, to help identify and respond to potential incidents.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and triage alerts from SIEM, network, OT, application, and physical security systems, and investigate potential malware, phishing, unauthorized access, and suspicious activity.
• Analyze logs and alert data to determine an incident’s cause, scope, severity, and impact.
• Correlate cyber and physical security events, document findings, and elevate incidents to the appropriate teams in accordance with established procedures.
• Support threat-hunting activities by reviewing alerts and logs, gathering threat intelligence, and using vulnerability findings to help prioritize investigations.
• Use the MITRE ATT&CK framework to analyze alerts and threat activity.
• Follow monitoring procedures and response playbooks, elevate incidents as required, and communicate investigation findings.
• Participate in attack simulations and tabletop exercises to support SOC readiness.
• Prepare incident reports and post-incident documentation and contribute to lessons-learned reviews.
• Stay informed about emerging threats and the use of AI tools in cybersecurity.
• Participate in an on-call rotation approximately once every 4-6 weeks.
• Be willing to travel up to 25% for training and incident support.

Required Skills

• 5+ years of relevant cybersecurity or security operations experience, including security monitoring, alert triage, and incident response.
• Experience analyzing security alerts and logs, conducting investigations, and escalating complex or high-impact incidents.
• Hands-on experience with security monitoring platforms such as Splunk and CrowdStrike.
• Hands-on experience with email security tools and phishing detection.
• Experience with SIEM, SOAR, IDS/IPS, and digital forensics tools.
• Ability to analyze and validate data in support of security operations.
• Applied knowledge of adversary tactics and techniques, including the MITRE ATT&CK framework, to investigate and assess threats.
• Familiarity with physical security systems and foundational knowledge of OT/ICS, application, cloud, and network security.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance like NERC CIP and/or the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, with experience supporting audits or assessments.
• Experience applying AI or agentic AI tools in SOC operations is a plus.
• Collaborative team player with strong analytical and communication skills.
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and customer-focused, with a strong sense of ownership.
• Certifications such as CompTIA, GIAC, or ISC2 are a plus.