Cybersecurity Analyst: Grow to Security Engineer (Certs)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

Certifications paid

Annual bonus

Onsite gym

Career growth path

Job summary

Shastashade is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst in Austin, TX to monitor, detect, and respond to threats across our digital infrastructure. You will analyze logs, tighten defenses, and coordinate with IT to patch vulnerabilities while maintaining data protection standards.

The role emphasizes proactive threat hunting, incident response, and clear security reporting. A Bachelor's in a related field and 3–5 years’ experience are preferred, with opportunities for certifications and career growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or related field is required or highly preferred.
• Security+ or CEH certification is advantageous and shows readiness for mature cyber defenses.
• 3–5 years of professional cybersecurity experience is expected.

Responsibilities

• Monitor systems for vulnerabilities, detect anomalies, and respond to incidents that could compromise security.
• Analyze logs, review security alerts, and coordinate with IT teams to patch vulnerabilities.
• Perform penetration testing, simulate attacks, and ensure compliance with internal policies and industry standards.
• Proactively hunt threats and provide detailed security reports.

Skills

Threat detection

SIEM tools

Incident response

Vulnerability assessment

Firewalls & IDS/IPS

Security compliance

Scripting

Education

Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity, CS, or related field

Security+ or CEH preferred

Tools

Splunk

ELK/Elastic

Job description

Shastashade is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst in Austin, TX to monitor, detect, and respond to threats across our digital infrastructure. You will analyze logs, tighten defenses, and coordinate with IT to patch vulnerabilities while maintaining data protection standards.

The role emphasizes proactive threat hunting, incident response, and clear security reporting. A Bachelor's in a related field and 3–5 years’ experience are preferred, with opportunities for certifications and career growth.