Cybersecurity Analyst — Growth Path to Security Engineer

Ecom Wisers; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Paid certifications (CISSP, CISM, CEH)

Annual performance bonus

Onsite gym and wellness perks

Job summary

NextSaaS is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst in Austin, Texas. You will monitor systems, detect threats, and respond to incidents to protect sensitive data. The role emphasizes vulnerability management, penetration testing, and collaboration with IT teams.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of cybersecurity experience, a Bachelor’s in a relevant field, and preferred Security+ or CEH credentials. Competitive salary and certifications are provided.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Monitor systems for vulnerabilities and detect anomalies.
• Respond swiftly to security incidents and coordinate with IT teams for remediation.
• Perform penetration testing, simulate attacks, and report findings.

Skills

Threat detection

Incident response

SIEM tools

Vulnerability assessment

Firewalls & IDS/IPS

Security compliance

Scripting

Education

Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity

Bachelor’s in Computer Science or related field

Security+ or CEH preferred

Tools

Splunk

ELK

Job description

NextSaaS is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst in Austin, Texas. You will monitor systems, detect threats, and respond to incidents to protect sensitive data. The role emphasizes vulnerability management, penetration testing, and collaboration with IT teams.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of cybersecurity experience, a Bachelor’s in a relevant field, and preferred Security+ or CEH credentials. Competitive salary and certifications are provided.