Cybersecurity Analyst / Engineer || Full Time role || USC/GC

Hudson Manpower; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudson Manpower is seeking a motivated Cybersecurity Analyst/Engineer to support security operations, monitoring, and incident response across enterprise and cloud environments. This role is ideal for early-career professionals aiming to gain hands-on experience.

Open to relocation within the United States; 4+ years of experience preferred; you will work with senior security engineers and SOC teams on audits, remediation, and security improvements.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals (CIA triad, threat vectors).
• Knowledge of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, VPNs).
• Familiarity with SIEM tools (Splunk, Sentinel, QRadar).
• Understanding of Windows and Linux security basics.
• Knowledge of OWASP Top 10 and basic application security concepts.
• Exposure to vulnerability scanning tools (Nessus, Qualys, Rapid7).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and logs using SIEM tools.
• Assist in identifying, analyzing, and responding to security incidents.
• Support vulnerability scanning and remediation efforts.
• Help maintain security policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Perform basic threat analysis and elevate incidents as required.
• Assist with access control, IAM, and user security management.
• Support endpoint, network, and application security initiatives.
• Work closely with senior security engineers and SOC teams.
• Participate in security audits and compliance activities.

Skills

Cybersecurity fundamentals

Networking concepts

SIEM tools

Windows and Linux security

OWASP Top 10

Vulnerability scanning tools

Analytical problem solving

Willingness to learn

Tools

Splunk

Sentinel

QRadar

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a motivated Cybersecurity Analyst / Engineer to support security operations, monitoring, and incident response activities. This role is ideal for early-career professionals who are eager to build hands‑on experience in cybersecurity across enterprise and cloud environments.

Location

Open to Relocation – Anywhere in the United States

Job Type

Full-time / Contract / Contract-to-Hire

Experience

4+ years

Work Authorization

US Citizens & Green Card Holders ONLY

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and logs using SIEM tools
• Assist in identifying, analyzing, and responding to security incidents
• Support vulnerability scanning and remediation efforts
• Help maintain security policies, procedures, and documentation
• Perform basic threat analysis and elevate incidents as required
• Assist with access control, IAM, and user security management
• Support endpoint, network, and application security initiatives
• Work closely with senior security engineers and SOC teams
• Participate in security audits and compliance activities

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Basic understanding of Cybersecurity fundamentals (CIA Triad, threat vectors)
• Knowledge of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, VPNs)
• Familiarity with SIEM tools (Splunk, Sentinel, QRadar – academic or hands‑on)
• Understanding of Windows and Linux security basics
• Knowledge of OWASP Top 10 and basic application security concepts
• Exposure to vulnerability scanning tools (Nessus, Qualys, Rapid7 – preferred)
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Willingness to learn and work in a fast‑paced environment