Cybersecurity Analyst - SOC & Incident Response Pro

McKesson’s Corporate; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 110,663,000 - 184,418,000; Full time

Job summary

McKesson in Irving, TX is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to protect enterprise systems and data through monitoring, threat analysis, vulnerability management, and risk reduction. The role will analyze security events, support incident investigations, and collaborate with teams to strengthen controls across a complex healthcare environment.

This is ideal for someone with foundational security experience looking to expand technical expertise and contribute to enterprise security initiatives.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of cybersecurity, information security, security operations, or related IT experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, attack techniques, and risk management principles.
• Experience monitoring security events, investigating alerts, or supporting incident response activities.
• Proficiency in scripting using Python, Bash, JavaScript, or similar languages for automation and analysis.
• Foundational knowledge of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, DNS, routing, firewalls, and network protocols.
• Experience using security tools such as SIEM, endpoint security, vulnerability management, or log analysis platforms.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to document findings and recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, investigate, and analyze security alerts, events, and indicators of compromise.
• Support incident response activities, including evidence collection, documentation, and root cause analysis.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and partner with stakeholders to validate remediation efforts.
• Research emerging cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques.
• Develop and maintain security automation scripts using Python, Bash, or JavaScript.
• Perform security audits, control testing, and risk assessments aligned with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering, infrastructure, and business teams to strengthen security controls.
• Create reports and deliver findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Security monitoring

Incident response

Vulnerability management

Python scripting

Bash scripting

JavaScript scripting

Networking fundamentals

SIEM

Endpoint security

Threat analysis

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

SIEM

Endpoint security

Vulnerability management

Log analysis tools

Job description

McKesson in Irving, TX is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to protect enterprise systems and data through monitoring, threat analysis, vulnerability management, and risk reduction. The role will analyze security events, support incident investigations, and collaborate with teams to strengthen controls across a complex healthcare environment.

This is ideal for someone with foundational security experience looking to expand technical expertise and contribute to enterprise security initiatives.